Rig Electrician

Company:  Precision Drilling

Work Schedule:  14 days on/14 days off

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

• Installing and maintaining silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) unit, 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
• Ability to work on 24-hour notice in response to mechanical breakdowns

• Ability to look forward in maintaining equipment and problem solving
• Ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information
• Various other duties as required

Skills & Competencies

• 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

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