Electronic Technician Trainee

Electronics Technician Trainee

JOB-10046680

Anticipated Start Date

June 8, 2026

Location

Katy, TX

Type of Employment

Contract to Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a global leader in energy technology, providing cutting-edge solutions across the oil and gas industry. Operating in over 100 countries, they focus on digital innovation and sustainable practices to drive the future of energy and support the transition to lower-carbon operations.

Job Summary

The Electronic Technician Trainee is responsible for supporting the maintenance, repair, testing, and operational readiness of electronic and electromechanical equipment to meet operational delivery demands. This role focuses on improving equipment reliability, minimizing maintenance-related downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a maintenance base environment.

Job Description

• Perform maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic and electromechanical equipment
• Maintain assigned equipment in accordance with maintenance programs and reliability-centered maintenance strategies
  
• Use diagnostic and measuring tools such as: Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Calipers, Basic hand tools
  
• Assemble and build components, including bearing packs and related assemblies
  
• Conduct equipment testing, including flow loop testing and basic programming activities
  
• Record maintenance activities, materials, labor, parts usage, and equipment history within computerized maintenance management systems
  
• Support equipment turnaround efficiency and production targets
  
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve maintenance efficiency
  
• Assist with failure investigations and corrective action efforts
  
• Rotate through assigned workstation areas as needed
  
• Follow all maintenance procedures, safety standards, and operational requirements
  
• Support repair-and-reuse initiatives and other cost-saving projects
• Shift: 1st Shift 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, overtime expected (extended hours beyond 5 PM and weekend work)

Skills Required

• Basic understanding of electronics and mechanical systems
• Ability to use diagnostic and measurement equipment effectively
• Strong computer skills and ability to navigate business systems
• Ability to work independently and within a team-oriented maintenance environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with rotary steerable systems or similar oilfield equipment
• Soldering experience
• ISO certifications related to electronics or soldering are a plus

Education

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• OR Associate degree or 2-year technical degree in Electronics Technology
  
• OR Military maintenance experience

Additional requirements

• Industrial shop and maintenance base environment
• Exposure to: Oil, Grease, Mud, Field-returned equipment
  
• This is not a laboratory or clean-room environment
  
• Required use of coveralls and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Pay rate

• $23.50 - $27 per hour (Compensation is offered based on experience, skills, and market factors)

HirePower Personnel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.