Rig Equipment Technician

Company: Precision Drilling Company, LP

Location: West Texas

Work Schedule: 14 on/14 off

Summary

The Rig Equipment Technician is responsible for trouble shooting oilfield equipment. Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Promoting a Safe and Respectful Work Environment: Proactively promotes and maintains a healthy respect for open and transparent dialogue between all levels of personnel
• Carry out mechanical maintenance, and repair in a safe and prudent manner
• Troubleshoot and repair faulty mechanical equipment and tools
• Assist in maintaining and repairing equipment in other departments when needed
• Identify and respond to abnormal operating conditions and/or patterns of equipment
• Perform CAT III & IV equipment inspection as per Precision Drillings standards and document findings/results for proper traceability
• Ensure that requirements concerning regulatory bodies are met in all equipment repair and installation cases.
• Comply with the Permit to Work and Isolation System
• Maintain service reports and advise the supervisor on the condition of equipment and spare parts requirements
• Assist in implementing outstanding recommendations from equipment audits as issued by Clients, Regulatory Authorities, or rig management
• Assist in ensuring that all third-party equipment is fit for purpose
• Inform the supervisor and other department heads of any technical problems or limitations that may affect the safe operation of the rig
• Ensure that service, maintenance, and other operational reports are accurate and complete
• Report all incidents, potential hazards, or abnormal situations to the supervisor
• Maintain a safe and organized work area throughout all tasks and on completion of tasks
• Apply the Safe Operations Verification card to all jobs and ensure subordinate personnel are aware of their safety role as well as yours
• Recognize at-risk behavior or conditions during tasks and call “Time out for safety” when unsure or when the job does not go as planned

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent attitude toward safety and demonstrated commitment to a safe work environment
• Resourceful and able to demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, task planning, and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with others
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform all of the above in field and shop environments
• Sound leadership and teambuilding skills

Education:

• High School Diploma or proof of completion of formal education or relevant craft certificate

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience diagnosing, repairing, and overhauling drilling equipment

• Expert diagnosing and troubleshooting knowledge of hydraulic systems
• Reading equipment schematics with an excellent understanding of symbols
• Work independently, without supervision or assistance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Proficiency with SAP, specifically: notifications, maintenance compliance report, and building work orders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, especially: Excel, Word and Outlook

Requirements

• Must pass Physical, Drug Screen and Background Check
• Must hold a valid driver license