Danos, LLC

Electrical Maintenance Technician III

Location US-TX-Big Lake
ID 2026-5860
Zone
Land - Texas
Land or Offshore
Land
Crew Change/Job Site Location
Big Lake, TX
Housing Availability
No
Schedule
5/2

Overview

Support field electrical maintenance work and electrical isolation (Lock out Tag out: Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)) for lighting, air condition and motor maintenance. Plan and execute scheduled preventive and breakdown maintenance activities to minimize impact on production, and maximize operational availability. Typically reports to a supervisor.

 

Responsibilities

  • Install conduit, raceways, cable trays, wire, cable, panels, junction boxes, and grounding/bonding systems.
  • Measure, cut, bend, and thread conduit.
  • Support and maintain electrical equipment including motors, motor control centers (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and lighting/power distribution panels.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical faults.
  • Strictly adhere to OSHA standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) energy control procedures, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
  • Diagnose complex failures in 480V to medium/high-voltage distribution systems, switchgear, protective relays, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
  • Troubleshoot and configure Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Motor Control Centers (MCCs), and interface with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) or Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
  • Perform advanced testing including insulation resistance (meggering), infrared thermography, breaker testing, and transformer oil sampling to prevent unplanned downtime.
  • Interpret and update complex electrical schematics, P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), and single-line drawings to reflect field changes accurately
  • Lead Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) isolation plans for complex turnarounds, write Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and mentor Level I technicians or apprentices.
  • Work with vendors and sub-contractors as required.
  • Comply with requirements of MOC for Plant Modifications.
  • Apply skills and knowledge in a practical and efficient manner and continually look for opportunities for improvement, cost saving and simplification.
  • Comply with and promote high SSHE standards and demonstrate responsibility for the safety of self and others minimizing impact on production, and maximizing operational availability.
  • Employ Observation Safety Techniques (OST) to report safe and unsafe acts.
  • Actively participate in a responsible waste management system.
  • Attend and participate in the Operations morning shift meeting.

 

Qualifications

  • Valid/current Texas journeyman's or Master Electrician license required
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
  • Powerline/Powerline builds experience
  • Oilfield electrical experience required 
  • Previous experience in a closely related position,  preferably in the Oil and Gas Industry
  • Discipline appropriate certification(s) if applicable or equivalent professional experience
  • Effective communication skills; ability to clearly and concisely describe conditions in the field and recommend remediation steps
  • Team Player; exhibits effective teamwork when working with persons over whom the person may have no direct authority and willingness to assist others
  • Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs
  • Must meet all conditional job offer requirements 

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