I&E Maintenance Helper
About The Position
The I&E Maintenance Helper supports experienced Maintenance Technicians with the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of electrical, instrumentation, electronic, pneumatic, and safety systems at oil and gas production well pads. The role assists with routine preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, repairs, installations, and maintenance documentation while working under the supervision of experienced technicians. The helper also develops electrical, instrumentation, and troubleshooting skills, maintains a clean and safe work environment, and performs additional support duties as assigned by the Maintenance I&E Foreman.
Requirements
- Previous experience in oil and gas production, electrical work, instrumentation, or industrial maintenance is required.
- Basic mechanical or electrical knowledge and willingness to learn electrical, instrumentation, and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to use basic hand tools and learn to operate electrical diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to follow instructions and work safely under the supervision of experienced technicians.
- Strong communication skills, reliability, and willingness to learn.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must be available to work weekends and participate in an on-call schedule once a month or as needed.
- Must live within 70 miles of Jourdanton, Texas.
- Valid driver's license with no restrictions that would prohibit driving a company vehicle.
- Must meet conditional job offer requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with oil and gas production equipment, including tanks, valves, pumps, and control systems.
Responsibilities
- Assist with installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical wiring, electronic equipment, instrumentation, and control systems.
- Support maintenance work involving motors, motor-operated valves, motor control centers, switchgear, and electronic tank-gauging systems.
- Help identify equipment malfunctions and perform basic troubleshooting with multimeters and other diagnostic tools under supervision.
- Learn to read and interpret basic electrical schematics and pneumatic diagrams.
- Assist with inspecting, maintaining, and repairing pneumatic controls, regulators, tubing, fittings, actuators, and shutdown valves.
- Support technicians in identifying leaks, equipment malfunctions, and instrument-air issues.
- Assist qualified technicians with approved testing and inspections of safety devices, shutdown systems, and protective equipment.
- Follow safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and equipment-isolation requirements.
- Report unsafe conditions, equipment defects, and potential safety concerns to the supervising technician.
- Assist with routine preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, repairs, and installations at production well pads.
- Help prepare tools, materials, and equipment for maintenance activities.
- Support maintenance documentation by recording completed work, equipment issues, and test results as directed.
- Assist with maintaining accurate maintenance records in SAP.
- Work alongside experienced technicians to develop electrical, instrumentation, and troubleshooting skills.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Perform additional maintenance support duties as assigned by the Maintenance I&E Foreman.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
