Electronics Technician

Alpine Energy•El Reno, OK

About The Position

The Electronics Technician performs advanced electrical, electronic, and instrumentation maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on hydraulic fracturing equipment and associated power distribution, control, and network systems. The technician independently diagnoses complex equipment issues, performs preventive and emergency repairs, supports equipment upgrades, and ensures equipment is safe and ready for field deployment. The role collaborates proactively with maintenance and operations personnel to support operational readiness. The position is based in El Reno, Oklahoma, and follows a rotational schedule of 14 days on duty and 7 days off duty. It reports to the Electronics Technology Manager. The successful candidate will work in a close-knit, team environment and build customer-service-oriented relationships with internal maintenance and operations partners.

Requirements

Clean driving record.
Provide and maintain the standard hand tools necessary to perform the routine duties of the position.
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and control systems in oilfield, industrial, or heavy-equipment environments.
Familiarity with NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584, electrical safety practices, grounding, insulation-resistance testing, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics technology, instrumentation and controls, or a related technical field.
Technical training, vocational education, or relevant certifications in electrical systems, electronics instrumentation, industrial controls, or a related field.
Three to five or more years of electronics technology experience in hydraulic fracturing or oilfield services.
Experience with frac power distribution systems, switchgear, breakers, transformers, AC drives, motors, and associated electrical equipment.
Experience with instrumentation, sensor calibration, data acquisition, equipment networks, and engine/transmission electronics.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-job and post-job equipment inspections to identify wear, damage, malfunctions, and other conditions that could affect reliability or safe operation.
Independently perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and emergency repairs on electrical, electronic, instrumentation, power distribution, and control systems.
Inspect, maintain, and repair 12- and 24-volt DC systems, power distribution systems, and associated electrical and electronic components.
Inspect, maintain, and repair low- and medium-voltage electrical equipment, including switchgear, circuit breakers, power transformers, AC drives, starters, motors, power cables, and disconnects.
Troubleshoot, repair, build, and replace damaged cables, wiring assemblies, connectors, and related electrical components.
Troubleshoot engine and transmission electronics and electronic components used in hydraulically controlled systems.
Diagnose, replace, calibrate, and test instrumentation and sensors, including flow meters, transducers, densimeters, controllers, and other equipment-monitoring devices.
Troubleshoot data acquisition systems, control systems, equipment networks, and radio communications; replace components and restore system functionality.
Assemble, install, modify, and repair electrical wiring, electronic components, control systems, and associated equipment using appropriate tools and testing instruments.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems, including systems controlled by electronic instrumentation, according to established programs and schedules.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, network drawings, P&IDs, and hydraulic and pneumatic schematics to diagnose equipment issues.
Apply proper electrical testing, grounding, insulation-resistance testing, cable-routing, and installation practices.
Apply proper wiring and testing practices across applicable DC and AC systems, including 120V DC, 120V AC, 240V AC, 480V AC, 600V AC, and 13.8 kV single- and three-phase systems, as applicable to assigned equipment and qualifications.
Conduct equipment inspections, testing, and functional checks to identify malfunctions and verify repairs and readiness for service.
Perform assigned testing and inspections at manufacturer facilities or other designated locations before equipment is dispatched to the field.
Lead or assist with equipment upgrades, installations, modifications, and improvements to electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
Coordinate with operations and maintenance personnel to prioritize repairs and work orders, communicate equipment status, and support operational readiness.
Identify recurring equipment failures and recommend preventive-maintenance improvements, component upgrades, or corrective actions to ensure readiness and reduce downtime.
Assist with equipment-failure root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and process adjustments.
Complete accurate work orders and maintenance records using the FIIX computerized maintenance system.
Complete thorough, supportive, and proactive hand-offs.
Maintain inventories, work tools, the work area, and the assigned Company vehicle.
Identify critical parts and consumable needs, communicate inventory shortages, and help ensure repair materials are available.
Attend safety and operations-improvement meetings.
Ensure compliance with safety policies, DOT requirements, environmental regulations, Company policies, and standard operating procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned or as required by the needs of the location or company.