I&E Shop Supervisor

Position Summary

AWC is hiring an I&E Supervisor to lead instrumentation and electrical construction, integration, and testing for new and refurbished compression equipment, plus after-sales I&E support. You will lead the I&E technician team, support engineering and quoting, hold the shop to high quality and safety standards, and help grow AWC's quality program, including ISO 9001 compliance and future API Q1 certification.

Location: AWC West facility, 5691 US 64, Farmington, NM 87401 (in person)

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Employment type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday work required at times)

Compensation: $80,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year, depending on experience (DOE)

About AWC: AWC designs and builds industrial equipment for energy and chemical production developers. We are a fast-growing shop moving into higher-spec, more complex industrial equipment, and our I&E team is central to that growth. Learn more at www.awccompressors.com.

Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering and Quoting Support

• Take part in design and engineering reviews from an I&E integration, construction, and FAT test plan standpoint.
• Help the quoting team build BOMs that capture material costs and estimated labor hours.
• Flag customer or AWC specifications that affect scope, cost, or lead time.
• Raise concerns early about lead times, feasibility, or FAT test requirements.

I&E Build and Integration

• Use the P&ID to guide technicians and complete each job to engineering requirements.
• Verify the correct devices and drives are installed.
• Make sure PLC and device integration is built to the codes and specifications set by engineering.
• Lead I&E work through FAT testing, and close completed jobs to further time entry after FAT.

Specifications and Code Compliance

• Read and understand customer specifications, AWC specifications, and engineering drawings before each job starts, and make sure the I&E team knows the key requirements.
• Know and apply common electrical codes and standards, such as the NEC (NFPA 70), including hazardous (classified) location requirements.
• Verify that all parts and materials (devices, instruments, cable, wire, conduit, fittings, seals, enclosures) meet the required specifications and area ratings before installation.
• Make sure all integration and installation work complies with customer specifications, applicable codes, and engineering requirements, and inspect the work before FAT.
• Raise any specification conflict or proposed substitution with engineering and the project manager, and get approval before work proceeds.

Scheduling

• Attend AWC East–West shop meetings (Monday and Wednesday, 8:00 AM) and give schedule updates.
• Reduce delays through added quality checks, workforce and scheduling changes, and fixes for recurring problems.
• Report major schedule deviations to the management team after mitigation options have been reviewed.

Team Leadership

• Hire, train, and develop I&E technicians to keep pace with growth and turnover.
• Give technicians the guidance and resources to improve turnaround time, quality, and efficiency.
• Manage schedules and overtime per AWC guidelines, and adjust staffing to protect profitability.
• Track actual versus budgeted hours on every job.
• Hold the team accountable to AWC policies, quality standards, and safety rules, including documenting discipline and recommending termination when needed.

Inventory and Vendors

• Create purchase orders for electrical integration kits (cable, wire, seals, fittings, conduit, consumables) with enough lead time.
• Work with inventory to resolve missing, damaged, or defective parts and find the correct components.
• Schedule third-party service providers, negotiate rates, and review vendors regularly to make sure AWC uses the best available.

Safety

• Read, understand, and enforce the AWC HSE policy as it applies to I&E.
• Coach and lead employees to build a strong safety culture, and document any deviation from safety protocols.
• Identify improvements and update safety workflows and processes when needed.
• Complete and submit incident reports within 12 hours of an occurrence.

Shop and Infrastructure

• Keep the shop, tools, and yard clean, organized, and free of trip hazards and debris.
• Protect company tools and equipment, and address misuse or theft.
• Work with IT to keep the software and systems needed for project management and inventory in place, and recommend improvements.

Customer Service

• Provide friendly, professional service during shop visits, meetings, calls, and messages.
• Discuss any decision to turn down customer work with senior management first.

Continuous Improvement and Accountability

• Identify improvement opportunities and share them with the management team.
• Help the I&E team grow its capabilities as AWC takes on higher-spec, more complex equipment.
• Take full ownership of objectives, results, and shortfalls.

Quality Program Support

The I&E Supervisor is a key partner to AWC's Quality Manager, both in running today's quality program and in preparing for API Q1.

AWC In-House Quality Program

• Follow, help improve, and help write AWC quality guidelines, specifications, and work instructions for I&E.
• Set a high standard for quality and promote a quality-first culture on the shop floor.
• Make sure all nonconformances are recorded, investigated, and closed.
• Reduce nonconformances over time through new training, workflows, and inspection checkpoints, and eliminate repeat issues.
• Make sure I&E technicians follow quality procedures, and address repeat violations.

ISO 9001 Compliance

• Follow AWC's ISO 9001 quality objectives and carry out requirements set by the Quality Manager.
• Keep I&E records (inspection checklists, test results, calibration records, training records) complete and audit-ready.
• Take part in internal audits and implement corrective actions so findings do not repeat.
• Make sure tools and test equipment used for I&E are calibrated and tracked.

Future API Q1 Certification

• Help the Quality Manager develop and implement I&E procedures that meet API Spec Q1 requirements.
• Apply new procedures on live jobs so records are audit-ready before the certification audit.
• Train I&E technicians on new and updated quality procedures.
• Support the certification audit as the subject-matter contact for I&E build, inspection, and test records.

QualificationsRequired

• 5 years of I&E experience in oil and gas, compression, or industrial equipment, including 2 years leading technicians.
• Able to read and work from P&IDs, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Hands-on experience with PLC and instrumentation integration, control panels, and device installation.
• Working knowledge of NEC requirements, including hazardous (classified) area wiring.
• Experience with FAT testing and commissioning.
• Strong communication and organization skills; comfortable with computers, scheduling, and time tracking systems.
• Must live in Farmington, NM, or be willing to relocate before the start date.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred

• Experience working within an ISO 9001 or API Q1 quality management system.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Murphy, or similar compressor control systems.
• Experience building BOMs and estimating I&E labor for quotes.
• Journeyman electrician license or instrumentation certification.

Work Environment and Schedule

• Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM, with two paid 15-minute breaks and an unpaid 30-minute lunch. At times you will be required to work a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday; management works to keep time outside the standard schedule to a minimum.
• Shop floor: This is a hands-on leadership role in an active fabrication shop. Required PPE must be worn.
• Safety first: Everyone follows the AWC safety policy, reports unsafe acts, and has the authority to STOP WORK.
• Fast-paced: Priorities shift with customer and project needs, and you will balance several jobs at once.
• In person: This role is based at the AWC West facility in Farmington, NM. Remote work is not available.

How to Apply

Send your resume to info@awccompressors.com. AWC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is contingent on completing the AWC new-hire documents and [background check / drug screen, if applicable].

Pay: $70,600.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,600 - $110,000