Electrical Strategic Support Technician

Electrical Strategic Support Technician
Job Description

Department: Power Generation

Job Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Salary, Non-Exempt

Reports To: Electrical Strategic Support Supervisor

Location: Multiple States within the U.S.

Amount of Travel Required: >95%

Work Schedule:

• Rotational: 2 weeks on 2 weeks off
• Thursday to Wednesday shift (additional travel before and after)

Positions Supervised: N/A

POSITION SUMMARY: The Electrical Strategic Support Technician I supports field ET, MV, Gas, Operations, and Turbine teams by inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical equipment at fracturing locations and company shop and warehouse facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following duties and responsibilities are essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except those beginning with the word "may.")

• Complete JSAs, Start Work documentation, permits, and pre-job safety requirements; communicate hazards, controls, and changing work conditions.
• Follow LOTO, energized-work, arc-flash, shock-protection, grounding, electrical-PPE, Stop Work Authority, Mission Zero, and emergency-response requirements.
• Identify electrical hazards, equipment, cable types, voltage classes, transformers, CTs, PTs, ground-check circuits, switchgear, MCCs, motor starters, control components, UPS systems, and power supplies.
• Inspect cable routing, terminations, labeling, separation, wiring, grounding, bonding, and equipment condition in accordance with applicable standards and procedures.
• Identify and inspect field instruments and sensors, including RTDs, pressure, vibration, flow, proximity, and radar devices; use drawings to verify connections and signal paths.
• Assist with instrumentation, sensor, grounding, and control-circuit testing and troubleshooting within assigned training and authorization.
• Identify fiber-optic paths, types, connectors, SFP modules, and patch-panel components; perform approved inspection, cleaning, routing, termination, and testing activities.
• Build, terminate, inspect, and test Ethernet cables; configure basic IP settings and understand network addressing, gateways, switches, and topology.
• Assist with basic troubleshooting of industrial networks and equipment communications; understand local, remote, and Datavan control modes.
• Navigate HMI screens to identify process values, equipment status, alarms, and basic controls.
• Locate and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, manuals, operating procedures, and technical documentation.
• Apply basic AC/DC theory, series and parallel circuits, Ohm’s Law, and electrical symbols when performing troubleshooting and calculations.
• Select, inspect, and safely use properly rated multimeters and clamp meters to measure voltage, current, resistance, continuity, and other assigned parameters.
• Verify test-equipment condition before and after use; accurately document test results, abnormal findings, inspections, maintenance, repairs, and job status.
• Perform approved ground-loop checks; understand grounding versus bonding and the basic applications of NGRs, NGTs, and instrumentation grounds.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and protect company tools, equipment, documentation, and property.
• Provide clear shift-change and job-status updates, communicate hazards and unresolved issues, and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Perform work only within assigned training and authorization, learn new systems and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Successfully passes all applicable general pre-employment testing, including but not limited to: background check, pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment fit tests, pre-employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s).
• Possesses a valid U.S. Driver’s License. Employment is contingent upon meeting the company's driving standards, including an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with the company's policy.
• Daily overtime is required, and in-person, predictable attendance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite tools.
• Proficiency in spoken English language.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL

• High School Diploma or GED required; Technical College Training preferred.
• 10–20 years of previous electrical experience required, or an Associate Degree in Electrical Technology or a related field.
• Previous oilfield experience preferred, although not required.
• Demonstrated ability to prove high aptitude in technical skill sets and competencies as listed below.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND ABILITIES

• Able to communicate in a technical manner with clients.
• Ability to work within a team concept to successfully complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to take instructions well and interact with other employees in a positive manner within assigned work groups.
• Efficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.
• Possesses fundamental knowledge of fracturing equipment and multimeter testing devices.
• Basic proficiency in maintenance of pumps, blenders, and power generation equipment.
• Ability to complete scheduled New Hire Safety training, including H2S, Powered Industrial, and basic First Aid and CPR training.
• Ability to recognize common electrical, instrumentation, control, networking, fiber-optic, and communication-system components
• Basic understanding of industrial electrical, control, networking, grounding, and fiber-optic systems.
• Ability to follow procedures, permits, schematics, diagrams, safety requirements, and workplace instructions.
• Ability to identify hazards, select appropriate controls and PPE, safely use test equipment, document work, communicate findings, and work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to learn new equipment, technologies, and procedures while working within established training and authorization limits.
• Attends and successfully completes annual safety and recertification training.
• Ability to work a minimum of 12-hour shifts for 14 consecutive days.
• Basic mechanical, mathematical, and interpersonal aptitude.
• Knowledge of and ability to use company-mandated digital platforms, including Active Learner, Paycom, KPA, and other required systems; new hires must be able to learn these platforms quickly.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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