Instrumentation & Electrical Technician - 7 On/7 Off - Upstream Operations

Instrumentation & Electrical Technician - Upstream Operations - 7 Days On / 7 Days Off

Crimson Group is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Electrical Technician to support upstream oil and gas operations in Colorado. This position is ideal for a hands-on technician with strong troubleshooting and maintenance experience in automation and electrical systems.

Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off (Thursday through Wednesday), 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Who We Are

At Crimson Group, we pride ourselves on delivering high-value automation, instrumentation, electrical design, and process operation solutions. We offer the resources of a large enterprise combined with the agility and responsiveness of a smaller company. Our customer-focused approach ensures seamless integration of design, project management, panel manufacturing, installation/commissioning, maintenance, and repair across North America and select international markets.

What We Offer
Attractive compensation package
Comprehensive benefits
Company-provided truck, tools, laptop and cell phone
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Exposure to a variety of automation and electrical systems
Opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives through the RedTail Community Foundation

What You'll Do
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on instrumentation, electrical, automation, and control systems within upstream oil and gas facilities.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, configure, and maintain PLCs, RTUs, SCADA systems, analyzers, and process control equipment.
Support production operations by responding to equipment failures and minimizing downtime.
Calibrate and maintain instrumentation and measurement equipment.
Read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, control schematics, and loop diagrams.
Document maintenance activities, repairs, and system modifications.
Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with company and client standards.
Collaborate with operations personnel, engineers, and supervisors to improve system reliability and performance.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must possess experience in at least three (3) of the following five (5) areas:

• Journeyman Electrician certification


• Totalflow


• Allen-Bradley PLCs


• Modicon PLCs


• Scadapack

Automation Experience Requirements

Candidates must have direct experience with:

• Maintenance


• Troubleshooting


• Repair and configuration of automation and control systems.

Installation-only experience will not be considered sufficient for this position.

Additional Requirements

• Experience supporting upstream oil and gas operations is required.


• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills in electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems.


• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and technical documentation.


• Experience with process control instrumentation, measurement devices, and communications systems.


• Strong understanding of safe work practices and lockout/tagout procedures.


• Ability to work independently in remote field environments.


• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.


• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Dual-ticketed Journeyman Instrumentation Technician and Journeyman Electrician.


• Experience with production facilities, well sites, compressor stations, and tank batteries.


• Experience with SCADA systems and communications infrastructure.


• Familiarity with control valve maintenance and repair.


• Experience supporting remote and unmanned production facilities.