Top Drive Technician
Company: PD Canada LP
Location: Nisku, AB
Onsite
The Top Drive Technician is responsible for the day-to-day duties of regular maintenance of Top Drives, studying specific problems, and taking corrective actions to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PD Top Drives.
CULTURE:
Precision Drilling promotes a strong safety culture through our "Target Zero" initiative, emphasizing employee well-being and environmental responsibility. We support career growth through robust training and development, encouraging innovation and collaboration. With competitive benefits, a casual work environment, generous time-off policies, and a culture grounded in respect and integrity, we create a workplace where people feel empowered and valued.
DAY IN THE LIFE:
- Reading diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
- Operating rig equipment and dollies to place heavy machinery and parts
- Fitting bearings, aligning gears and shafts, attaching motors
- Align and test equipment, making any necessary adjustments
- Performing preventive and operational maintenance and repairing or replacing defective parts when necessary
- Provide technical support and guidance to the field personnel for the inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of Top Drives
- Maintain standard inspection and repair procedures for the Top Drives
- Ensure that proper fuels, lubricants, pressures, power, and parts are used on the equipment
- Participating in on-call and overtime as required, with regular travel to field locations
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:
- A high school diploma is required
- Must have a valid vehicle operations license (abstract required)
- Previous drilling rig experience or a minimum of 5 years of energy or oilfield services industry experience.
- Ability to multitask, find solutions, and establish priorities
- Mechanically inclined and have a sound knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems
- Have the physical strength required to work with heavy equipment
- Exemplary safety skills, both written and verbal
If you are interested in this position and feel like you’re the right person for the job, please apply! Precision Drilling offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, prescription drug, and life insurance.