Electrical Engineering Technician III
About The Position
The Electrical Engineering Technician III provides advanced technical support for high-voltage (HV) electrical systems supporting upstream oil & gas operations. This role supports field electrical maintenance, electrical isolation activities (LOTO), and provides technical oversight for electrical infrastructure across the Permian grid as it relates to ExxonMobil-operated assets. This position requires strong field-based HV electrical maintenance experience, particularly in transmission and distribution systems, with the ability to translate field realities into effective remote operational oversight during high-stress situations.
Requirements
- Prior experience in a closely related electrical maintenance or engineering technician role
- High Voltage (HV) Electrical Transmission & Distribution field maintenance experience
- Experience with substation and/or switchyard operations, including issuing and executing switching orders
- Strong working knowledge of LOTO procedures for HV electrical systems
- Experience maintaining and programming SEL electrical protective relays and metering
- Ability to clearly communicate field conditions and recommend remediation steps
- Strong teamwork skills and ability to work effectively without direct authority
- Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and shifting priorities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Nice To Haves
- Oil & Gas industry experience
- Experience with Monarch OSI or Zenon SCADA systems, particularly for HV electrical systems
- Previous Transmission & Distribution System Operator or HV Maintenance Technician background
- Prior Oil & Gas Control Room Operations experience
- Familiarity with remote grid monitoring and electrical infrastructure oversight
Responsibilities
- Support field electrical maintenance and electrical isolation (LOTO) for lighting, HVAC, motors, and HV systems
- Provide technical guidance and oversight related to electrical maintenance and operational readiness
- Anticipate field execution challenges and support safe, effective resolution from a remote operations environment
- Provide technical guidance to lower-level staff on complex electrical issues
- Assemble, test, modify, and troubleshoot electrical machinery, control equipment, circuitry, and components
- Diagnose causes of electrical malfunctions and perform preventive and corrective maintenance
- Record operational and maintenance data; recommend equipment repair, modification, or replacement
- Support electrical isolation activities using switching orders and LOTO procedures
- Collaborate with field maintenance teams to ensure safe and compliant execution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
