Field Technician Jobs in North Dakota

***This job has preference to qualified local job seekers within 60 miles of Axis Williston, ND facility.

The CORE Field Technician supports reliable equipment operation, accurate data collection, and timely field service. The technician tests and troubleshoots field sensors, electronic equipment, data-acquisition systems, communications equipment, and related low-voltage electrical systems while following company safety, quality, and documentation requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

• Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, instrumentation, communication, and data-quality issues using diagnostic tools, system logs, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Verify signal integrity, channel assignments, communications, and system operation during commissioning, maintenance, and repair.
• Perform preventive maintenance, functional testing, and operational checks to confirm equipment readiness.
• Complete assigned work independently and assist technicians, maintenance personnel, and operations teams as directed.
• Provide task-level guidance and technical support to less-experienced employees when qualified and assigned.
• Maintain accurate and timely inspection records, service reports, equipment information, configurations, test results, and other required documentation in company-designated systems.
• Train operators and supervisors on computer use, company systems, and field documentation requirements to support accurate and consistent reporting.
• Communicate equipment status, deficiencies, repair needs, unresolved issues, and operational risks to the appropriate supervisor or customer representative.
• Maintain tools, test equipment, spare parts, and assigned company property in serviceable condition.
• Follow approved configuration, access-control, password, and cybersecurity requirements when working with company or customer systems.
• Complete required customer orientations and comply with customer safety requirements, site-specific procedures, and company policies while working at field locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Safety and Quality Focus: Follows procedures, identifies hazards or deficiencies, and completes work to established standards.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Uses sound judgment, diagnostic tools, and available information to identify and correct equipment problems.
• Advanced Computer Skills: Demonstrates proficiency with diagnostic and configuration software, electronic reporting systems, digital forms, file management, email, and company systems of record. Learns and adapts to new software and technology with minimal assistance.
• Documentation: Produces clear, accurate, and timely written and electronic records that allow others to understand equipment status, work performed, test results, and follow-up needs.
• Communication: Provides clear, accurate, and timely verbal and written information.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with operations, maintenance, technical personnel, customers, and other field employees.
• Dependability and Accountability: Reports as scheduled, follows through on assignments, and takes responsibility for the quality and accuracy of completed work.
• Adaptability: Responds effectively to changing field conditions, priorities, schedules, and equipment needs.
• Attention to Detail: Accurately follows drawings, wiring diagrams, configurations, procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Independent Work and Self-Direction: Works effectively with little to no direct supervision. Takes initiative, manages time and priorities, and completes assigned work independently while recognizing when escalation or additional support is required.

Safety & Quality Expectations:

• Perform all work in accordance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable safety procedures.
• Complete required customer and site-specific safety orientations before beginning work.
• Follow lockout/tagout, electrical safety, energy-isolation, personal protective equipment, and safe-work requirements applicable to the assigned task.
• Stop work and immediately report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, environmental concerns, or work outside the technician’s training or authorization.
• Use approved parts, tools, test equipment, procedures, and system configurations.
• Verify completed work and document test results before returning equipment to service.
• Protect company and customer equipment, information, credentials, and electronic data.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time, including equipment deficiencies, work performed, parts used, test results, and unresolved issues.
• Report equipment deficiencies, recurring failures, or conditions requiring engineering, management, or vendor support.
• Operate company vehicles safely, comply with company driving policies, and maintain an acceptable score in the company’s driver-monitoring system.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three or more years of relevant experience in oilfield services, industrial maintenance, instrumentation, electronics, controls, heavy equipment, military technical service, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of electrical and electronic troubleshooting principles.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency with diagnostic software, electronic reporting systems, digital forms, email, and standard file-management tools.
• Ability to use common electrical test equipment, hand tools, and field diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and complete accurate written and electronic reports.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time and priorities, and complete assignments with little to no direct supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain a safe driving record and an acceptable score in the company’s driver-monitoring system as a condition of operating company vehicles.
• Ability to travel and work outside normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as operational needs require.
• Ability to complete required customer orientations and meet customer site-access, safety, and job-related screening requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical certificate or associate degree in electronics, instrumentation, industrial maintenance, electrical technology, automation, or a related discipline.
• Experience with field sensors, remote I/O, data-acquisition systems, industrial communications, or low-voltage DC systems.
• Experience in oilfield, industrial, manufacturing, heavy-equipment, or other field-service environments.
• Experience using computerized maintenance, service-management, or electronic field-reporting systems.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and work in restricted or elevated areas.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently and heavier items with appropriate assistance or lifting equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, wind, dust, rain, noise, and other field conditions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and travel between field locations.
• Ability to work around moving equipment, electrical systems, pressurized equipment, and other industrial hazards while following required safeguards.
• Ability to work extended shifts and variable schedules based on operational requirements.

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Education

• High School or better

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