Electrical Technician

Job Description:

Role Synopsis

The Electrical Technician oversees and executes electrical and automation installations for projects, ensuring systems are designed, commissioned, and maintained to industry standards as well as troubleshooting and repairs for existing systems. This role manages project delivery, collaborates with cross-functional teams, interprets technical drawings, and provides hands-on troubleshooting. The technician ensures compliance with NEC, API, IEC, and ISA standards, performs preventive and emergency maintenance, and supports upgrades and modifications to enhance operational reliability and safety.

Key Accountabilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise electrical and automation installation and commissioning activities for oil and gas projects.
• Oversee the design, installation, and testing of power distribution systems (480V-15kV), motor control centers (MCCs), PLC panels, and control systems.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and resources to ensure on-time and within-budget completion.
• Interface with engineering, operations, and construction teams to align project objectives and deliverables.
• Review and interpret electrical and instrumentation drawings, one-line diagrams, and control logic schematics.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting support for PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, instrumentation loops, and communication networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, etc.).
• Ensure installations meet NEC, API, IEC, and ISA standards relevant to hazardous (classified) areas.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, progress reporting, and project close-out documentation.
• Perform scheduled inspections, testing, and maintenance on electrical systems, including switchgear, MCCs, transformers, VFDs, and lighting.
• Identify and repair electrical faults, overheating issues, grounding problems, and insulation breakdowns.
• Conduct preventive maintenance to reduce equipment downtime and extend asset life.
• Maintain power distribution and grounding systems in compliance with NEC and company standards.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues in motors, pumps, compressors, PLC systems, and process equipment.
• Utilize diagnostic tools such as multimeters, meggers, and thermal imaging cameras to locate faults.
• Perform emergency repairs during unplanned shutdowns and restore systems to full operation.
• Ensure all work meets Class I, Division 1/2 or Zone 0-2 hazardous area electrical standards.
• Work with engineers and supervisors to support equipment upgrades, retrofits, and control modifications.

Essential Experience and Education

• 7+ years in oil & gas operations
• Journeyman or Master Electrician preferred
• Strong decision-making, independent work, and communication skills.
• Proficient in power distribution systems (480V-15kV), motor control centers (MCCs), PLC panels, and control systems

Work Schedule

• Ability to work 14/14 rotational schedule and 12-hour shifts

Work Location

• Orla, TX

How much do we pay (Base) $111,000-$131,000. Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

Why join us?

At bpx, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

We offer a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These can include, but not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible working schedule, paid time off policy, discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and a generous 401(k) matching program.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.

Discover your place with us and help our business meet the challenges of reimagining and reinventing the future of energy.

Travel Requirement
Up to 50% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:
This position is not available for remote working

Skills:
Control of Work, Cost-conscious decision-making, Cost Performance Management, Maintenance and inspection build, Maintenance fundamentals, Maintenance OMS, Measurement and metrics, Performance management, Preparation Performance, Procedures and practices, Reliability general, Tactical activity integration, Work Management, Work progress tracking

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.