Instrument and Electrical Technician
Usa, New Mexico, Carlsbad
Parttime: 0 hrs a week
Experience: Not applicable
Conventional Energy
What are you going to do
Position Summary Responsible for installation, maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation systems supporting oil and gas production operations. Ensures compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company operational procedures.
Key Responsibilities
* Install, test, and repair electrical systems and instrumentation equipment * Troubleshoot control systems, automation, and large horsepower compression units
* Perform valve repair and diagnostics * Evaluate system performance and recommend corrective actions
* Generate and manage Management of Change documentation * Work under Permit to Work System requirements
* Ensure compliance with Operations Integrity Management System standards * Inspect new installations and verify alignment with engineering specifications
* Provide technical support to other technicians * Act as stand in for I and E Lead when required
Required Qualifications
* Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Instrumentation, or related field preferred * Experience maintaining electrical and instrumentation systems in oil and gas processing or production facilities
* Knowledge of oil and gas facility regulations * Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
* Basic computer proficiency * Current manlift certification required
Preferred Experience
* Large horsepower compression automation * Valve repair and field diagnostics
* Experience with OIMS and structured maintenance programs
Behavioral Competencies
* Strong safety orientation * Clear communication skills
* Strong organizational and documentation ability * Attention to detail
* Ability to work independently in a field environment
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Experience
* 5 to 10 plus years of experience in oil and gas production or processing facilities * Hands on experience with electrical systems, instrumentation, and controls
* Experience supporting compression equipment and automation systems * Background in valve repair and troubleshooting preferred
* Experience working under Permit to Work System
Technical Skills
* Electrical maintenance and troubleshooting * Instrument calibration and diagnostics
* Control systems and field automation * Large horsepower compression systems preferred
* Knowledge of OIMS and Management of Change process * Ability to read P and IDs, wiring diagrams, and control schematics
* Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting
What we offer
Why apply through Brunel? Finding the next step in your career can feel like a full time job. We manage the hiring process from start to finish, including resume submission, interview coordination, offer communication, and onboarding support. Our team works directly with hiring managers and provides clear updates and feedback throughout each stage. This allows you to focus on your work while we handle the logistics.
Brunel partners with leading companies across the energy and industrial sectors. With more than 45 years of experience, we have built a strong global network of clients and technical professionals. We deliver specialized workforce solutions and support long term career growth across oil and gas, renewables, and infrastructure markets. Join Brunel and take the next step in your career.
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Are you ready for the next step in your career? Join Brunel’s powerful global network, where passionate, results-driven specialists come together with industry-leading clients. By connecting specialists to pioneering projects, we drive change in many industries, enabling growth and delivering great outcomes. Brunel helps you reach your full potential and empowers you to make an impact within a purpose-driven global company.
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Our Culture and Values
At Brunel, we are proud of our unique corporate culture, which is shaped and nurtured by the collective efforts of our employees. Our work environment is characterised by an authentic, communicative and inclusive approach to teamwork that fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity. Our values are at the center of everything we do – for our clients, our colleagues and ourselves.
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Our ESG Commitment
Since 1975, our mission has always been to connect specialists to exciting career opportunities, to support the development of these careers, and to offer fair and equal employment. This has enabled us to create a truly sustainable and durable business model. Having a passion for people and caring deeply for the environment is not only part of Brunel’s DNA but is also reflected in our culture and values. As a global company, we take our social responsibility very seriously.
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