Automation and Electrical Technician
8 days ago
Midland
Job Description Automation and Electrical Technician — Midland, TX Hands-on technician for next-generation valve and well-control technology TFS is looking for a sharp, hands-on Automation and Electrical Technician to join our Technology Development team in Midland, TX. We’re building the next generation of frac valve and well-control equipment, and we need a technician who can wire it up, make it work, and keep it running in the field. This isn’t a panel-shop-only role. You’ll spend time on the bench, time in the lab, and time at the wellsite. If you like solving problems that don’t have a textbook answer and you want your fingerprints on technology that’s actually new, you’ll fit right in here. What you’ll be doing • Building and wiring electrical and instrumentation packages for cutting-edge electric, hydraulic, and electro-hydraulic equipment., • Installing and calibrating sensors, transmitters, and actuators., • Supporting PLC, HMI, and motion-controller integration and tuning., • Troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues on prototype and field equipment - in the shop and at the wellsite., • Working alongside engineers to refine designs based on what you find in the field., • Commissioning new equipment for our customers and providing technical support during deployments.What we’re looking for, • 3-7 years experience as an I&E Tech, E-Tech, Controls Tech, or Field Service Tech (oil & gas preferred, but strong industrial experience welcome)., • Solid electrical and instrumentation fundamentals: schematics, loop sheets, low-voltage DC, 120 / 240 / 480V AC, sensor calibration., • Real mechanical aptitude. Our equipment is valves, hydraulic skids, and mechanical actuation. You should be comfortable turning wrenches as well as terminating wires., • Working familiarity with PLCs and HMIs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)., • Self-starter who can read a schematic, ask the right questions, and solve a problem without waiting for someone to tell them how., • Valid driver’s license, willingness to travel ~25-30% (mostly Permian Basin), and ability to pass standard oilfield safety screenings.Nice to have, • Hydraulic system experience., • Motion control, servo, or VFD work., • TWIC, SafeLandUSA, OSHA-10 / 30, or comparable certifications.Location Based in Midland, TX. We have a strong preference for candidates who already live in or near Midland - this is a hands-on role that requires being at our shop and in the field on short notice. Why TFS • Work on first-of-its-kind technology that’s actively redefining how the industry handles frac valves and well control., • Small team, big impact. Your work will be on real equipment running for real customers, not buried in a stack of paperwork., • Competitive compensation, full benefits, and a leadership team that treats technicians as core problem-solvers, not just “the help.”