Rig Electrician Technician for Drilling Rig (West Texas)
Company
Precision Drilling
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Opening Date
2024-07-30
Position
Description
Rig Electrician Technician
Company: Precision Drilling
Location: West Texas - Travel to all divisions will be required
Work Schedule: Rotational – 14 days on 14 days off
Summary
The Drilling Rig Electrician is responsible for installing and maintaining electrical wiring and equipment as it relates to land-based drilling rigs.
Responsibilities
Installing and maintaining silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) units, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) equipment, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) systems
Maintaining an inventory of electrical spare equipment, housed at the rigs or in the shop
Testing circuit connections using electrical test equipment
Installing and repairing lighting systems when required
Repairing electrical equipment such as panel lighting, circuit breakers, junction boxes, voltage regulators, and reverse current relays
Participating in ongoing training and company safety programs for new equipment and technologies as it becomes necessary including days off training
Coordinating with Electrical Foreman on the repair and refurbishment of equipment
Planning and proposing both a maintenance required and routine repairs budget
Working closely with electrical contractors to ensure the best needs of the company are being met
Working very closely with rig crews to ensure proper training and to ensure that electronic safety systems are not bypassed
Adhere to all company policies, including Key Beliefs, Core Values, and Target Zero Rules
Maintain a safe and organized work area throughout all tasks and upon completion of tasks
Maintain detailed and accurate documentation such as inspections, test results, repair work notes, parts sheets, expense reports, and timesheets daily
Be available to provide 24-hour support in response to mechanical breakdowns, if necessary