Oilfield Automation & Electrical Technician (On-Call)

Crescent Energy; Garden City (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Energy in Texas is seeking an Automation & Electrical Technician to install, maintain and repair electrical and automation systems supporting oilfield production.

The role demands 5 years of oilfield experience with at least 3 years in automation and electrical work; a Licensed Electrician is a plus. Field work is outdoors and on-call, involving SCADA, PLCs, HMIs, RTUs and field communications networks. Apply to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in oilfield work, at least 3 years in automation/electrical roles.
• Licensing: Licensed Electrician is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot automation equipment used in field production operations.
• Communicate effectively with operations teams regarding equipment status, system performance, and automation needs.
• Monitor and diagnose issues within SCADA systems to identify and correct equipment, sensor, or communication failures.
• Coordinate with automation contractors to ensure proper installation, quality workmanship, and cost‑effective solutions.
• Evaluate existing automation systems and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, program, and repair field PLCs, HMIs/displays, and RTUs.
• Respond to service calls to repair, reset, or restore communications and telemetry systems.
• Train field personnel on the proper use and basic troubleshooting of automation equipment.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial communication networks, including Ethernet‑based systems.
• Work with common oilfield communication protocols such as TCP/IP, Modbus (RTU/TCP), and MQTT for data acquisition and device integration.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Automation & Electrical Foreman.

Skills

Oilfield automation

Electrical systems

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Crescent Energy in Texas is seeking an Automation & Electrical Technician to install, maintain and repair electrical and automation systems supporting oilfield production.

The role demands 5 years of oilfield experience with at least 3 years in automation and electrical work; a Licensed Electrician is a plus. Field work is outdoors and on-call, involving SCADA, PLCs, HMIs, RTUs and field communications networks. Apply to [e-mail].