Company: Precision Drilling Co. LP

Location: Haynesville Division

 

Summary

The Drilling Rig Electrician is responsible for installing and maintaining electrical wiring and equipment as it relates to land-based drilling rigs.

 

Responsibilities

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<li 0px='''' background:='''' line-height:='''' list-style-type:='''' margin-bottom:='''' margin-top:='''' padding:='''' style=''''>Installing and maintaining silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) unit, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) equipment and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) systems;</li>
<li 0px='''' background:='''' line-height:='''' list-style-type:='''' margin-bottom:='''' margin-top:='''' padding:='''' style=''''>Maintaining an inventory of electrical spare equipment, housed at the rigs or in the shop;</li>
<li 0px='''' background:='''' line-height:='''' list-style-type:='''' margin-bottom:='''' margin-top:='''' padding:='''' style=''''>Testing circuit connections using electrical test equipment;</li>
<li 0px='''' background:='''' line-height:='''' list-style-type:='''' margin-bottom:='''' margin-top:='''' padding:='''' style=''''>Installing and repairing lighting systems when required;</li>
<li 0px='''' background:='''' line-height:='''' list-style-type:='''' margin-bottom:='''' margin-top:='''' padding:='''' style=''''>Repairing electrical equipment such as panel lighting, circuit breakers, junction boxes, voltage regulators and reverse current relays;</li>
<li 0px='''' background:='''' line-height:='''' list-style-type:='''' margin-bottom:='''' margin-top:='''' padding:='''' style=''''>Participating in ongoing training and company safety programs for new equipment and technologies as it becomes necessary including days off training;</li>
<li 0px='''' background:='''' line-height:='''' list-style-type:='''' margin-bottom:='''' margin-top:='''' padding:='''' style=''''>Coordinating with Electrical Foreman on the repair and refurbishment of equipment;</li>
<li 0px='''' background:='''' line-height:='''' list-style-type:='''' margin-bottom:='''' margin-top:='''' padding:='''' style=''''>Planning and proposing both a maintenance required and routine repairs budget;</li>
<li 0px='''' background:='''' line-height:='''' list-style-type:='''' margin-bottom:='''' margin-top:='''' padding:='''' style=''''>Working closely with electrical contractors to ensure the best needs of the company are being met;</li>
<li 0px='''' background:='''' line-height:='''' list-style-type:='''' margin-bottom:='''' margin-top:='''' padding:='''' style=''''>Working very closely with rig crews to ensure proper training and to ensure that electronic safety systems are not bypassed;</li>
<li 0px='''' background:='''' line-height:='''' list-style-type:='''' margin-bottom:='''' margin-top:='''' padding:='''' style=''''>Ability to work on 24-hour notice in response to mechanical breakdowns.; and,</li>
<li 0px='''' background:='''' line-height:='''' list-style-type:='''' margin-bottom:='''' margin-top:='''' padding:='''' style=''''>Various other duties as required. (Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed at any time at the discretion of your manager, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.)</li>
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Accountability & Decision Making

Ability to look forward in maintaining equipment and problem solving.

Ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.

 

Education & Experience

At least 5 years of electrical experience with VFD rigs or SCR training certificate.

Comprehensive knowledge of electrical operation of drilling rigs.

Must hold valid driver's license.

 

Skills & Competencies

Knowledge and working experience with Amphion Control Systems required;

Knowledge and working experience with Amphion Control Systems required;

NOV & Canrig Top Drive Experience is required;

Knowledge of local electrical codes and standards pertaining to non-hazardous and hazardous areas;

Basic comprehensive mechanical knowledge on hydraulics, diesel engines, motor pumps and top drives;

Must be able to read and write English, in order to prepare daily reports.

Good communication, mathematical and computer skills.

Rig Electrician (31462)

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