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Rig Electrician Jobs in USA
About the job
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
