OT Infrastructure Engineer — Field Ops (24/7 On-Call)

ProPetro; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ProPetro is seeking an OT Infrastructure Specialist to ensure reliable, high-performance OT communications across field operations, data vans, and remote sites. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot networking and telemetry systems and respond to outages to minimize downtime.

You will collaborate with OT teams, operations, and vendors to standardize configurations, improve reliability, and document activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of IT/OT infrastructure experience.
• Experience in oil and gas service industry or industrial field environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain OT communications infrastructure supporting field connectivity, including routers, switches, wireless networks, satellite systems, and point-to-point technologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve connectivity and network-related service issues, including outages, latency, and intermittent communication impacting operations.
• Perform network configuration and restoration activities, including IP addressing, DHCP, port management, and firmware updates.
• Execute equipment installations, upgrades, rebuilds, and decommissioning activities while validating system functionality and connectivity.
• Provide direct support for field operations by responding to business-critical incidents and minimizing downtime.
• Support OT inventory management, equipment staging, and provisioning to ensure readiness for deployment.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure infrastructure meets operational requirements and supports field performance.
• Support monitoring systems, telemetry, and automation solutions by maintaining reliable connectivity.
• Collaborate with OT leadership, operations teams, and vendors to implement infrastructure standards and improve reliability.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to ensure systems meet company standards and performance expectations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, troubleshooting activities, and incident resolution.
• Identify recurring issues and contribute to solutions that reduce repeat failures and improve infrastructure performance.
• Ensure compliance with OT policies, cybersecurity practices, and operational guidelines.
• Support development of standard operating procedures and documentation for OT infrastructure.
• Participate in an on-call rotation, including after-hours, weekends, and holiday support as required.
• Support a 24/7 operational environment requiring rapid response to critical issues.
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, including participation in required training and proper use of PPE.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Field operations support

Troubleshooting

Windows OS

Linux OS

Documentation

Communication

Education

BS/AS in IT/Engineering

Job description

ProPetro is seeking an OT Infrastructure Specialist to ensure reliable, high-performance OT communications across field operations, data vans, and remote sites. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot networking and telemetry systems and respond to outages to minimize downtime.

You will collaborate with OT teams, operations, and vendors to standardize configurations, improve reliability, and document activities.