Becoming an electrician in Midland, TX typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with a significant presence in Texas, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Midland earn an average of $693 per week, with an annual overtime average of $4,830. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $74,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Brief Description The Electrician will work independently and with other department personnel to perform preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks, including troubleshooting issues and general repair of drilling equipment. This position will report directly to the Electrical Supervisor. Essential Functions To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Prioritize, schedule, and complete incoming work requests while providing a safe work environment and a high level of customer satisfaction. • Perform scheduled and proactive maintenance on drilling equipment to ensure a high level of operation. • Compile information from walk-through assessments to proactively resolve any issues in order to maintain world-class facilities. • Coordinate needed repairs, manage equipment replacement, and oversee vendor performance. • Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment. • Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, drilling systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of equipment does not deteriorate. • Assemble, install or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components. • Diagnose electrical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and part catalogs as necessary. • Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions. • Assure safety standards are used which comply with all company, local, city, state and federal guidelines. • Other duties as assigned. Wages: $36.00/hr - $45.00/hr DOQ and DOE
See More Details >>U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 124-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics, and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver more than 800 diversified products to customers across our end markets. U.S. Silica's wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics™. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics™ is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site delivery, and is dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer, and more efficient. The company has 26 operating mines and processing facilities and two additional exploration stage properties across the United States and is headquartered in Katy, Texas. This role focuses on maintaining and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment to ensure smooth plant operations. Responsibilities include performing pre-shift inspections, troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems, and assisting with process control and automation. The position requires collaboration with production teams, proper documentation of tasks, and adherence to safety protocols. Additionally, it involves installing and maintaining plant control systems, ensuring efficiency and minimal disruption to production. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Perform and document pre-shift inspections on mobile equipment. • Safely perform timely inspection, lubrication & correction tasks to continuously improve plant processing and equipment • Safely perform and oversee timely electrical repairs to continuously improve plant processes and equipment • Cooperate with supervising, facilitating, and assisting personnel. • Fill out all needed paperwork to record completed tasks, request needed tools and parts, and provide needed information to management • Clean up after jobs, put away tools and return any unused parts to proper storage areas • Work with other maintenance personnel to ensure a seamless transition of workflow during breaks, lunches, shift changes, illnesses and vacations. • Work with Production Operators to make sure that maintenance work does not interfere with the quantity or quality of in process or final products. • Safety First Thinking: Use proper tools and repair parts, in a safe manner, to make lasting and quality enhancing electrical repairs. • Plans, assists with planning and installs new plant electrical and electronic equipment. • Performs preventative electrical and electronic maintenance in accordance with established procedures. • Process control and instrumentations, to include computer network management, process troubleshooting, and project management • Responsible for plant automation and control systems, including HMI and PLC systems, controls networks and equipment, MES, data collection and reporting systems and safety equipment and systems. • Cooperate with Production Operators to make sure that maintenance work does not interfere with the quantity or quality of in process or final products. • Duties include implementing capital projects, staying within both schedule and budget requirements. • Documenting and managing system / process changes and improvements. • Troubleshooting, repairs and adjustments to production and safety equipment. • Train and mentor electrical staff. • Performs housekeeping in immediate work area and other areas designated by supervision. • Follows all safety requirements including but not limited to LOTO, Confined Space, SLAM, DBS, Serious 6 and all other programs and safety policies implemented at US Silica facilities. • The Electrician will wear required personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety shoes, safety harness, and hearing protection) in designated areas, and adhere to all local, state, federal, and U.S. Silica health & safety standards. • Duties include implementing capital projects, staying within both schedule and budget requirements. • Documenting and managing system / process changes and improvements. • Troubleshooting, repairs and adjustments to production and safety equipment. EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: • High School Diploma/GED • A minimum of 5 years working as an electrical technician in an industrial setting, which included PLC, and 3 phase power systems training and experience FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: • Basic computer literacy • Math ability including fractions & elementary geometry • Read blueprints and word documents • Read electrical schematics and ladder logic diagrams
See More Details >>We put the unity in "opportunity." Opportunity Snapshot: • Compensation: $50.00/hour • Location: Midland, TX • Assignment Duration: 12 months+ • Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours + • Benefits: Comprehensive with 401K, holidays and PTO • Locals will receive first consideration Qualifications: • 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 Responsibilities: • 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 • Perform LV & HV Electrical Isolations and lock-offs • Carry out all activities to company standards and procedures • Raise relevant permits within the agreed time period • Report relevant maintenance data for reliability analysis • Participate in failure investigations and identify reliability issues • Generate new work requests to highlight plant and equipment faults • Develop and review operational and maintenance procedures • Provide input and assistance for new projects including commissioning work The Bergaila Way: The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice. Client Overview: Our Client is an American energy company operating principally in the U.S. and Canada, that specializes in the drilling and production of unconventional oil and natural gas assets. Our client has a reputation for efficient resource development, environmental stewardship and community involvement, with a drive to meet the growing challenges of the domestic natural gas industry.
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