Lead Electronics Technician

ProFrac•Midland, TX

About The Position

The Lead Electronics Technician supports Electronic Technicians and is responsible for wiring, troubleshooting, and programming equipment. The role performs high-level troubleshooting, wiring, and repairs on oilfield service equipment, helps ensure production needs are met by scheduling technicians, conducts audits, and works in the field to resolve issues when necessary. The technician also advises operators and line mechanics on safe operating procedures and communicates potential electrical or mechanical problems and related hazards to appropriate personnel. The position maintains required performance and maintenance records, performs preventive maintenance as directed, and assists maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting. It also mentors and trains maintenance personnel and Level I, Level II, and Level III technicians, coaches and evaluates subordinate performance, and provides feedback to the Supervisor. Other related duties may be assigned. The position requires at least 40 hours per week, depending on workload, and may require frequent travel, any shift, and overtime. The job description notes that duties may change with employer needs and that reasonable accommodation will be considered for qualifying disabilities when possible.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent preferred.
At least two years of service as an Electronic Technician Level III, or equivalent working experience.
High degree of equipment knowledge and ability to repair equipment without supervision.
Ability to work independently on assigned projects and as part of a team.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under stressful conditions at times.
Class C driver’s license.
Ability to comprehend and demonstrate proficiency with complex electrical circuits.
Ability to work well with personnel at all levels.
High safety awareness.
Ability to handle confidential information sensitively.
Ability to read, speak, and write English.
Ability to use sophisticated computer software programs to perform job functions.
Willingness to work any shift and overtime as required.
Strong work ethic, integrity, honesty, dependability, reliability, and commitment to fulfilling responsibilities and striving for excellence.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.
Able to perform physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials, including climbing in overhead structures and working beneath machines and in close quarters.
Ability to perform frequent gripping, reaching, writing, and data entry, and occasional bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting.
Fine motor skills for typing, using a 10-key pad, and writing for extended periods.
Ability to communicate by phone and with personnel and vendors, and to see a computer screen.
Position requires a minimum of 40 hours per week, dependent on workload.
Frequent travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Two-year technical degree or completion of an accredited apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

Perform high-level electronic troubleshooting, wiring, and repairs on oilfield service equipment.
Create technician schedules to meet production requirements.
Perform audits.
Work in the field and resolve issues when necessary.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic equipment, including programmable controls, power supplies, instrumentation, gages, and test equipment.
Advise operators and line mechanics on operating procedures and safety requirements for electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment and components.
Inform management and line mechanics of potential electrical or mechanical problems and associated hazards.
Maintain required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance as directed.
Assist maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting.
Assist, mentor, and train maintenance personnel and Level I, Level II, and Level III technicians.
Coach and evaluate subordinate performance verbally or in writing.
Provide employee performance feedback to the Supervisor and assist with performance evaluations when needed.
Perform other related duties as required.