Electrical Engineer

Axis Energy Services•Gainesville, TX

23d

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer – EPIC Rigs is responsible for the design, application, integration, commissioning, reliability, and lifecycle support of electrical systems used on Axis EPIC electric workover rigs. The position partners with Operations, HSE & Service Quality, vendors, and field personnel to develop safe, reliable, and serviceable electrical solutions for rig power generation and distribution, motor controls, variable frequency drives, programmable logic controllers, instrumentation, communications, and related control systems. The role provides technical leadership from concept and equipment selection through fabrication, testing, field deployment, troubleshooting, upgrades, and continuous improvement. The role supports electrical engineering work across design, vendor coordination, testing, commissioning, field troubleshooting, maintenance and reliability improvements, safety, and project implementation. Travel to field locations is required as needed to inspect equipment, resolve technical issues, and support commissioning or operational readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university required.
Working knowledge of industrial power distribution through 480 VAC, three-phase systems, low-voltage DC controls, grounding and bonding, motors, motor controls, variable frequency drives, PLC-based controls, instrumentation, and industrial communications.
Ability to read, create, and redline electrical drawings, schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and technical specifications using applicable engineering software.
Knowledge of applicable electrical and machinery-safety standards, including relevant NEC, NFPA 70E, UL, IEEE, IEC, API, and OSHA requirements, as applicable to assigned systems and locations.
Experience with electrical test equipment, commissioning, failure analysis, and structured troubleshooting in shop and field environments.
Strong analytical, documentation, project coordination, communication, and cross-functional problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel to field locations, work around active industrial equipment, and respond to time-sensitive technical issues as business needs require.
Must possess or be able to obtain required site credentials and maintain a valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record in accordance with company requirements.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of electrical engineering experience involving industrial machinery, mobile equipment, drilling or workover rigs, oilfield equipment, fabrication and production, power systems, or a related heavy-equipment environment preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD Electrical or comparable electrical design software preferred.
Professional Engineer licensure or Engineer-in-Training certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Design, specify, and support electrical power, control, instrumentation, and communication systems for Axis EPIC electric workover rigs and related support equipment.
Develop and maintain single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, cable schedules, bills of material, specifications, test procedures, and engineering change documentation.
Perform engineering calculations and reviews related to load demand, conductor and overcurrent protection sizing, voltage drop, grounding and bonding, short-circuit protection, equipment ratings, and power quality.
Select and integrate generators, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, motors, control panels, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, safety circuits, and industrial network components.
Support control-system architecture, PLC and HMI functional requirements, alarm strategies, interlocks, permissives, emergency-stop functions, and cause-and-effect documentation in coordination with approved programmers and controls resources.
Lead or support factory acceptance testing, commissioning, startup, field validation, and performance testing of new or modified EPIC rig electrical systems.
Provide advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for electrical faults, nuisance trips, control failures, power-quality issues, equipment damage, and recurring reliability concerns.
Develop corrective actions, reliability upgrades, preventive maintenance strategies, inspection criteria, critical-spares recommendations, and obsolescence plans.
Review vendor drawings, technical submittals, quotations, component substitutions, and equipment certifications; coordinate technical requirements with suppliers and fabricators.
Ensure designs and work practices align with applicable company standards, manufacturer requirements, and electrical codes and standards adopted for the equipment and operating location.
Conduct or support electrical hazard assessments, lockout/tagout planning, energized-work controls, grounding verification, and safe commissioning activities in partnership with HSE and Operations.
Provide technical guidance and training to electrical technicians, rig personnel, maintenance teams, and field leadership on system operation, diagnostics, maintenance, and safe work practices.
Support project schedules, capital estimates, risk reviews, design reviews, management of change, and cross-functional implementation of rig electrical upgrades.
Travel to field locations as needed to inspect equipment, resolve technical issues, and support commissioning or operational readiness.
Complete required engineering records, service reports, redlines, as-built documentation, and other company documentation accurately and timely.