Electrician III

Specific Responsibilities

The Electrician III, for Apache Corporation will be a member of Apache’s Onshore Production Operations team at the company’s Pecos, TX office reporting to the Electrical Foreman.
 
This role will be primarily responsible for the following:

•    Install and/or replace electrical equipment including tank levels, pressure instrumentation, safety switches, LACT units, telephone lines and systems, chromatographs, electric motors and pumps, wiring conduits, motor starters, generators, control panels, voltage regulators, rectifiers, transformers, gas detectors, and fire alarm systems.
•    Perform minor maintenance on electrical instrumentation.
•    Maintain inventory and equipment logs
•    Consults with vendors on the design and installation of new electrical equipment
•    Purchase new electronic equipment when necessary
•    Interpret schematics for electrical systems
•    Must possess a high level of knowledge and competence in regard to High Voltage Substation work ranging up to 13.8 KV with associated duties of switching, transferring loads, trouble shooting and maintenance and repair of all related switchgear.
•    Must possess knowledge of high voltage power line construction, maintenance and repair, including transformer sizing and installation.
•    Must possess general knowledge and ability to program PLC’s basic calibration of flow, temperature, and press devices
•    Must be computer literate and able to utilize basic programs
•    Participate appropriately on asset management teams in concert with technical groups and other field personnel in order to optimize operation efficiency and promote safety
•    Track weekly usage of contract electricians
•    Record and oversee ESP pull and runs as directed by foreman
•    All other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

•    High School Diploma or equivalent.
•    5 years related experience.
•    General knowledge of safe oil and gas production operations
•    Ability to perform simple mathematic calculations, good mechanical aptitude, good writing skills and have a good safety and driving record
•    Demonstrated proficiency with PC based computer applications and be willing to be a team member

Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate and exhibit the following core competencies:

• Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication setting;
• Results: Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Apache's business success;
• Collaboration: Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust; and
• Culture: Willingness and ability to align one's behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of Apache.

Company Overview

Our primary product is energy, and where there is affordable, abundant energy, people are given greater opportunities to elevate their families to higher standards of living. We are committed to providing oil and natural gas in more innovative and sustainable ways to help meet the world's energy needs.

Apache Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of APA Corporation (NASDAQ: APA). Apache and other affiliated subsidiaries have operations in the United States, Egypt and the United Kingdom's North Sea and exploration opportunities offshore Suriname and elsewhere.

For additional information about APA Corporation, please visit: www.apacorp.com.

Apache Statement on Hiring

To provide genuine equal opportunity to all people, it is the policy of Apache Corporation and its subsidiaries to base all employment-related decisions and actions exclusively on employment-related criteria. To provide genuine equal opportunity to all people, it is the policy of Apache Corporation and its subsidiaries to provide broad dissemination of job opportunities, as consistent with the nature of the positions. To provide genuine equal opportunity to all people, it is the policy of Apache Corporation and its subsidiaries to review its employment-related policies and actions on a regular basis to ensure that their application is consistent with their intent.

Equal Employment Opportunity