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Instrumentation & Electrical Technician (Entry Level Position)

vanzandtcontrols
Farmington, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 11/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2026

Company Description:

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation together are a complete lifecycle solutions and services provider. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation has over 200 employees in 14 locations in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Oklahoma. VanZandt Controls is a premier distributor of valve automation, flow measurement, instrumentation and controls products with unmatched capability in valve production and machining. Eagle Automation is a world class systems integrator, services, application engineering, panel shop and board repair provider. We win together with a purpose. Faith, family and diversity are our foundation. Safety and integrity are our pillars. Maintaining these priorities allows us to serve our customers, hire and retain top talent, and have great manufacturer partnerships on a long-term basis. We take pride in our Brand Promise - 1st to Quote, 1st to Deliver, Reliable Service. We are a rapidly growing organization with endless potential for career growth.

Position:

The Instrumentation and Electrical Technician/I&E Technician will be based out of our Farmington, NM location. The ideal candidate would be a self-starter, reliable, demonstrate a desire to learn, and is capable of adapting quickly across job functions and responsibilities. Projects include well-pad installations, commissioning, maintenance, trouble-shooting, compressor stations, salt-water disposals (SWD's), plants, and programming. We are looking for candidates that want to grow and advance within our business.

Ideal candidate would have experience in the following:

  • Installation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of SCADA related instrumentation (SCADAPack)
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCS)
  • Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)
  • Altronic's Products DD-40 Annunciators DSMs
  • Compressor Units/CAT panels
  • Suction Controllers , Recycle Valves, Liquid Level Controllers, Dump Valves
  • T-Rex Communicators / Hart
  • Chemical Injection Pumps , Solar/Pneumatic
  • Process instrumentation; pressure switches, pressure transmitters, temperature switches, temperature transmitters, flow switches, flow / differential pressure transmitters, vibration switches, vibration transmitters
  • Combustible Gas Detectors, H2S detectors
  • O2Sensors and Moisture Analyzers
  • Control Valves, Valve Actuators, Valve Positioners.

Experience:

At least 5 years' experience as an automation, instrumentation and electrical technician - required.

Be a journeyman level electrician - preferred additional experience.

A 2 year associates degree in Industrial Electrical/Electronics, Instrumentation, or Process Controls is preferred.

Training:

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation provides ongoing hands-on equipment training and personal development plans.

Wage:

Compensation based on experience level and capabilities. We offer a competitive benefit package including health insurance, 401(k) with Company match, life and disability insurance, incentive plan, paid time off, and holiday pay.

Website (for more information):

https://vzcontrols.com

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