Instrument Technician – Oilfield (Texas)
Crossroad Energy Solutions is currently seeking an experienced Instrument Technician to support our growing operations in Texas.
Crossroad Energy Solutions is a young and motivated people-focused company looking for individuals who are driven to learn and advance in their careers. We offer a safe work environment, competitive compensation, excellent benefits, training, and opportunities for career growth.
This is a hands-on field position supporting upstream and midstream oil & gas facilities. The successful candidate will have strong instrumentation and field automation experience and be comfortable completing installations, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance across wellsites and production facilities.
Individuals applying should have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record, be reliable, have excellent communication skills, a safety-first mindset, and be able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and a background check.
The successful candidate:
- Has a safety-first mindset
- Has 5+ years of Instrument Technician experience
- Has previous upstream and midstream oil & gas experience
- Has strong field automation and control systems experience
- Experience completing instrumentation installations and commissioning at compressor stations, wellsites, SWDs, CTBs, and production facilities
- Experience performing day-to-day troubleshooting and maintenance on instrumentation and control systems
- Has an understanding of automation, control systems, VFDs/VSDs, and associated field equipment
- Able to troubleshoot instrumentation and control issues in operating oil & gas environments
- Works with operations and field teams to identify problems and provide effective technical solutions
- Communicates effectively with customers regarding troubleshooting, maintenance, commissioning, and operational issues
- Performs well in a team environment
- Reliable, dependable, and punctual
- Displays a self-motivated, strong work ethic
- Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Has a valid driver's license with a clean 3-year driving record
- Able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background check
- Must be a U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, or eligible to qualify for an appropriate U.S. work visa
- Must have a clear criminal record where required for U.S. work visa eligibility
Preference will be given to candidates who:
- Have PLC, RTU, or automation programming experience
- Have electrical control panel wiring and troubleshooting experience
- Have strong knowledge of automation and industrial control systems
- Have extensive experience working at upstream and midstream oil & gas facilities
- Hold current SafeLand, First Aid, H2S Clear, Fall Arrest, NFPA 70E (Arc Flash), and Aerial Lift certifications
Crossroad can work with qualified candidates to renew expired safety certifications or obtain required certifications where necessary.
Crossroad Energy Solutions Inc. offers:
- Competitive hourly compensation
- $30–$40/hour for qualified Canadian candidates working in the U.S. under an approved work visa, based on experience
- Annual Profit Sharing Program
- Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits (50% employer paid)
- 401(k) sponsored plan (administration covered by Crossroad)
- Company truck provided, including travel to and from work
- $450 annual safety allowance
- 10 days paid time off annually
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Hands-on support from teammates and leadership
- Safe work environment
Preference will be given to applicants with previous upstream and midstream oilfield instrumentation, automation, and control systems experience.
If interested, please apply below.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company truck
- 401(k)
- Dental care
- Health care
- Vision care
- Profit sharing
- Paid time off
- Safety allowance
- Training and career development
Licence / Certification:
- Valid Driver's Licence with clean driving record (required)
- SafeLand (preferred)
- First Aid (preferred)
- H2S Clear (preferred)
- Fall Arrest (preferred)
- NFPA 70E / Arc Flash (preferred)
- Aerial Lift (preferred)
- U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, or eligible for appropriate U.S. work authorization (required)
Work Location: On the road – Texas oilfield operations
Work Location: In person
