GLX Technologies helps Oil & Gas and Water Utility clients optimize operations through automation. Our field services and professional services divisions provide end-to-end solutions—from system design and field integration to final commissioning. We offer both application-specific builds and off-the-shelf control panels to meet diverse needs. By enabling real-time monitoring, control, and data visualization, we drive efficiency, cost reduction, and compliance. With a phased approach to automation, we empower clients to modernize at their own pace, ensuring flexibility, scalability, and long-term sustainability.

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The Electrical Construction Lead is a hands-on, field-driven leadership position responsible for supervising and executing electrical and automation installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting. This role blends advanced technical expertise with strong foreman-level leadership to lead crew and ensure efficient project execution.

The ideal candidate must be ready to travel at short notice and mobilize quickly to designated job sites as needed. This individual leads from the front, upholds strict safety standards, and consistently delivers high-quality electrical work in fast-paced, demanding field environments.

Functions and Responsibilities:

• Install electrical circuits and equipment including panels, switches, breakers, protective devices, conduit systems, feeders, and related components.
• Install and troubleshoot PLC systems, 120V control circuits, 480V power systems, transformers, motors, VFDs, and electronic control systems.
• Fabricate, install, and run conduit; perform 3-phase installations, motor terminations, panel wiring, and instrumentation work.
• Install, examine, replace, and repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, lighting systems, and associated equipment.
• Test and install electrical motors, generators, and pneumatic/electrical control systems.
• Maintain, install, and calibrate industrial instrumentation and automation devices when required
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within automation systems, including PLCs, RTUs, and SCADA networks.
• Provide mentorship, field training, and technical guidance to team members
• Maintain compliance with NEC, OSHA, and oil & gas industry safety standards.
• Interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, schematics, wiring diagrams, and code specifications to determine proper layout and installation.

Required Qualifications/Experience:

• Must be willing and able to travel extensively, including remote and out-of-state locations.
• Must be available for mobilization on short notice
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and rotational schedules as project demands require.
• Comfortable working in outdoor environments, industrial facilities, and potentially hazardous oil & gas conditions.
• Texas Journeyman Electrician license required (Master license a plus).
• New Mexico Electrician license a plus
• Valid driver’s license required; ability to pass background checks and drug screenings.
• 5+ years of industrial/oil & gas electrical experience.
• Prior experience as a Lead Electrician or Foreman strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, motor controls, 3-phase systems, instrumentation, and automation.
• Experience in oil & gas facilities (well sites, compressor stations, refineries, processing plants, or terminals).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.

Non-Limitation Clause:

This job description is not intended to be a complete or limiting description of the functions that the employee may reasonably be requested to undertake.

Employment at GLX Technologies:

• GLX Technologies provides a drug-free workplace, and the company will require you to participate in its drug testing program. This will include a pre-employment drug screen.
• GLX Technologies also performs a driving record and 7-Point comprehensive criminal screen on all hires.
• This position is safety sensitive. GLX Technologies also considers driving a safety-sensitive function. A constant state of alertness as an essential job function.
• Legal or illegal, prescribed or non-prescribed, and over-the-counter substances can hinder a state of alertness, and one is not permitted to perform work if one is not able to perform in a constant state of alertness.
• Substances that are deemed legal may contain prohibited substances. These substances can hinder alertness and result in a positive test result. A positive result has adverse consequences.
• GLX Technologies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.