Top Drive Technician

Summary

The Top Drive Technician is responsible for performing regularly scheduled inspections while minimizing unnecessary costs and maximizing safety and efficiency of the Top Drive system

Responsibilities

• Rigging up and removing top drives in a safe and organized manner
• Troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic problems
• Maintaining the spare parts inventory and ensuring spares meet safe operating standards
• Responding to downtime in a professional manner
• Minimizing downtime through preventive maintenance
• Stocking necessary parts for scheduled maintenance
• Addressing concerns and providing viable solutions and alternatives
• Proposing recommendations on maintenance systems management
• Training personnel on proper operation and maintenance
• Both field work and working at the DSC in NISKU will be required
• Upholding Precision’s safety standards at all times

Knowledge & Skills

• Hydraulic experience and computer knowledge required
• High level of comfort working at heights up to 140 feet
• H2S, WHIMIS, First Aid and Fall arrest training is required
• Valid Driver’s License is required
• Reliable personal vehicle is required to facilitate travel between job sites
• Demonstrated mechanical and electronic aptitude
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to multi-task, find solutions and establish priorities
• Exhibit initiative, responsibility and flexibility
• Strong management, delegation, planning and leadership skills, problem solve and work independently

Experience

• Previous oilfield drilling experience is required
• Experience working with Topdrives is required