Journeyman Electrician / Automation Technician

Job description

3086122
Additional Cities

Odessa
Career Level

Entry-Level
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Oil & Gas
Business Segment

Oil & Gas Oilfield Services
Function

Services
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Texas
Postal Code

79765
Role Summary/Purpose

The Journeyman Electrician / Automation Technician will service and maintain Lufkin Automation equipment under the direct supervision of the Field Services leader.
Essential Responsibilities

In the role of Journeyman Electrician / Automation Technician, you will:

·  Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical / electronic equipment

·  Perform on-site installation of electrical / electronic equipment, conduit, etc.

·  Use various electronic equipment and tolls including auto cranes, stud guns, etc.

·  Recognize and assess a variety of well optimization issues, either on own or by calling other technical specialists

·  Troubleshooting skills, basic computer skills such as experience with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

·  Ability to safely deploy to remote geographic assignment locations – onshore and offshore locations with limited access to medical care, which may require 4 hours (or more) travel time to reach secondary level medical care
Qualifications/Requirements

·  High School Diploma / GED from an accredited school or institution

·  Minimum 1 year of experience as automation, electronic or field service technician

·  Journeyman Electrician

Eligibility Requirements:

·  Work overtime, weekends and holidays, as required.

·  Work in a hands-on environment and able to lift up to 75 pounds.

·  Work in a constant pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, bending and other physical activities

·  Be in the shop environment a minimum of 8 hours per day, primarily standing and sitting, as required

·  Be subjected to extreme heat for extended periods of time

·  Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

·  To the extent that you are applying for a position that requires you to operate a GE owned / leased or rented vehicle for company business, you must be willing to submit to a check of your driving record

·  Undergo Periodic fitness for duty tests, examinations, and/or certifications will be required for onshore/offshore remote location assignments
Desired Characteristics

·  Ability to work independently Oilfield experience

·  Experience working with variable speed drives, automation and instrumentation experience

·  Experience working with SAP
About Us

Baker Hughes, a GE company (NYSE:BHGE) is the world’s first and only fullstream provider of integrated oilfield products, services and digital solutions. Drawing on a storied heritage of invention, BHGE harnesses the passion and experience of its people to enhance productivity across the oil and gas value chain.

BHGE helps its customers acquire, transport and refine hydrocarbons more efficiently, productively and safely, with a smaller environmental footprint and at lower cost per barrel. Backed by the digital industrial strength of GE, the company deploys minds, machines and the cloud to break down silos and reduce waste and risk, applying breakthroughs from other industries to advance its own.

With operations in over 120 countries, the company’s global scale, local know-how and commitment to service infuse over a century of experience with the spirit of a startup – inventing smarter ways to bring energy to the world.

Follow Baker Hughes, a GE company on Twitter @BHGECo, or visit us at BHGE.com.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Primary Country

United States