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Electrical Strategic Support Technician
Job Description
Department: Power Generation
Job Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Salary, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Electrical Strategic Support Supervisor
Location: Multiple States within the U.S.
Amount of Travel Required: >95%
Work Schedule:
- Rotational: 2 weeks on 2 weeks off
- Thursday to Wednesday shift (additional travel before and after)
Positions Supervised: N/A
POSITION SUMMARY: The Electrical Strategic Support Technician I supports field ET, MV, Gas, Operations, and Turbine teams by inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical equipment at fracturing locations and company shop and warehouse facilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following duties and responsibilities are essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except those beginning with the word "may.")
- Complete JSAs, Start Work documentation, permits, and pre-job safety requirements; communicate hazards, controls, and changing work conditions.
- Follow LOTO, energized-work, arc-flash, shock-protection, grounding, electrical-PPE, Stop Work Authority, Mission Zero, and emergency-response requirements.
- Identify electrical hazards, equipment, cable types, voltage classes, transformers, CTs, PTs, ground-check circuits, switchgear, MCCs, motor starters, control components, UPS systems, and power supplies.
- Inspect cable routing, terminations, labeling, separation, wiring, grounding, bonding, and equipment condition in accordance with applicable standards and procedures.
- Identify and inspect field instruments and sensors, including RTDs, pressure, vibration, flow, proximity, and radar devices; use drawings to verify connections and signal paths.
- Assist with instrumentation, sensor, grounding, and control-circuit testing and troubleshooting within assigned training and authorization.
- Identify fiber-optic paths, types, connectors, SFP modules, and patch-panel components; perform approved inspection, cleaning, routing, termination, and testing activities.
- Build, terminate, inspect, and test Ethernet cables; configure basic IP settings and understand network addressing, gateways, switches, and topology.
- Assist with basic troubleshooting of industrial networks and equipment communications; understand local, remote, and Datavan control modes.
- Navigate HMI screens to identify process values, equipment status, alarms, and basic controls.
- Locate and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, manuals, operating procedures, and technical documentation.
- Apply basic AC/DC theory, series and parallel circuits, Ohms Law, and electrical symbols when performing troubleshooting and calculations.
- Select, inspect, and safely use properly rated multimeters and clamp meters to measure voltage, current, resistance, continuity, and other assigned parameters.
- Verify test-equipment condition before and after use; accurately document test results, abnormal findings, inspections, maintenance, repairs, and job status.
- Perform approved ground-loop checks; understand grounding versus bonding and the basic applications of NGRs, NGTs, and instrumentation grounds.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and protect company tools, equipment, documentation, and property.
- Provide clear shift-change and job-status updates, communicate hazards and unresolved issues, and collaborate effectively with team members.
- Perform work only within assigned training and authorization, learn new systems and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.
Qualifications
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
- Successfully passes all applicable general pre-employment testing, including but not limited to: background check, pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment fit tests, pre-employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s).
- Possesses a valid U.S. Drivers License. Employment is contingent upon meeting the company's driving standards, including an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with the company's policy.
- Daily overtime is required, and in-person, predictable attendance.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite tools.
- Proficiency in spoken English language.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL
- High School Diploma or GED required; Technical College Training preferred.
- 10–20 years of previous electrical experience required, or an Associate Degree in Electrical Technology or a related field.
- Previous oilfield experience preferred, although not required.
- Demonstrated ability to prove high aptitude in technical skill sets and competencies as listed below.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND ABILITIES
- Able to communicate in a technical manner with clients.
- Ability to work within a team concept to successfully complete assigned tasks.
- Ability to take instructions well and interact with other employees in a positive manner within assigned work groups.
- Efficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.
- Possesses fundamental knowledge of fracturing equipment and multimeter testing devices.
- Basic proficiency in maintenance of pumps, blenders, and power generation equipment.
- Ability to complete scheduled New Hire Safety training, including H2S, Powered Industrial, and basic First Aid and CPR training.
- Ability to recognize common electrical, instrumentation, control, networking, fiber-optic, and communication-system components
- Basic understanding of industrial electrical, control, networking, grounding, and fiber-optic systems.
- Ability to follow procedures, permits, schematics, diagrams, safety requirements, and workplace instructions.
- Ability to identify hazards, select appropriate controls and PPE, safely use test equipment, document work, communicate findings, and work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to learn new equipment, technologies, and procedures while working within established training and authorization limits.
- Attends and successfully completes annual safety and recertification training.
- Ability to work a minimum of 12-hour shifts for 14 consecutive days.
- Basic mechanical, mathematical, and interpersonal aptitude.
- Knowledge of and ability to use company-mandated digital platforms, including Active Learner, Paycom, KPA, and other required systems; new hires must be able to learn these platforms quickly.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees are required daily to walk, sit, climb, bend, reach and squat/kneel. When required to go to a wellsite, employees may ride with multiple employees. Work environment includes exposure to hazardous materials, operating conditions, audio up to 85 dB and inclement weather. Given these conditions employees are required to wear company mandated and issued personal protective equipment (PPE) (fire retardant coveralls, arc-flash suits, safety hat, steel-toe boots, safety glasses, ear protection, high voltage gloves, and impact gloves) and must strictly adhere to all safety policies. Electronic Technicians are regularly required to lift heavy objects; therefore, Electronic Technicians must be able to lift 49 lbs. independently and 50-100 lbs. with a team lift.
Work hours may include early morning, late evenings, and weekends, depending on job demands.
*All field and shop employees and potential employees performing or assuming roles that require exposure to industrial activities, including, but not limited to, roles in shop or field operations environments, must be able to effectively communicate and comprehend the English language. This provision does not purport to require employees to always speak only English in the workplace or otherwise prevent employees from speaking non-English languages, provided that such employees are able to effectively communicate and comprehend English to satisfy the companys expectations and business objectives.
English comprehension is necessary to ensure employees:
- Understand all health and safety communications.
- Possess a sufficient level of relevant equipment knowledge.
- Comprehend verbal and written communications from the company and other employees.
- Comprehend all operational and safety procedures.
- Understand alerts and emergency notifications, including Responses to Alerts, Warnings and Emergencies.
- Understand the contents of announcements and/or radio communications.
- Are able to effectively and independently communicate with customers, supervisors, and colleagues.
- Are able to prevent workplace accidents and/or injuries through effective communication.
AAP /EEO STATEMENT
The Company is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws. Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran's status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. It is expected that all employees, both management and staff, will fully support these nondiscriminatory policies.
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure essential functions and duties have been included. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.
Last Revised 10/2026.