Instrumentation & Electronics Technician
Instrumentation and electronic technicians are employed in all sectors of the oil and gas industry. These workers are needed on all well pads, on the pipeline, and at meter sales points.
The responsibilities of an instrumentation and electronics technician include:
- Physically setting up and maintaining electronics, instruments, automation, and measurement equipment
- Troubleshooting all electronic and data acquisition equipment
- Calibrating pressure gauges and meter measurement equipment
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Environment
- Work outside most of the time in remote areas alone
- Some office work
Typical Schedule
- Monday - Friday
- 10 hours a day
- Some overtime and weekends
- Occasionally on call for holidays