Electrical Control Systems Specialist

The Electronics Technician plays a vital role in the drilling process, responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical control and instrumentation systems. This includes electronics, programmable controllers, telecommunications, transmitters, and hydraulic, pneumatic systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks and duties of an Electronics Technician discipline, including installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical control and instrumentation systems.
• Responsible for all electrical and electronic instrumentation equipment pertaining to the drilling of the well, including circulating, rotating, hoisting, and well control systems.
• Upload maintenance and repair data into a Maintenance Management System (MMS).

Essential Functions

• Provide visible leadership with a Total Ownership attitude, owning safety standards.
• Enforce, clarify, and follow Company and Client policies, standards, and procedures.
• Support the HSE objective of no injuries, accidents, or harm to the environment as it relates to all IT discipline processes, procedures, and policies.
• Promote operational excellence through procedural discipline.
• Supervise and ensure the safety of those working under direct supervision.
• Comply with platform emergency response plan or station bills during emergencies and/or drills.
• Responsible for morale and order within crew.
• Ensure Authorized To Operate (ATO) and Approved Competent Operator (ACO) are applied and followed.
• Ensure Client competency standards are applied and requirements followed.
• Understand LO/TO and Permit to Work procedures.
• Implement and administer computer software programs for data log and control, including management of change and version controls on software.
• Read, understand, and analyze drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical/electronic equipment.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Lead on the maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of equipment.
• Enter maintenance and repair data into the SAP Maintenance Management System (MMS).
• Create Notifications and Work Orders as required and enter into SAP maintenance system.
• Ensure an adequate amount of critical instrumentation spare parts are on hand and serviceable at all times.
• Repair or replace defective or worn electrical/electronic/instrument parts.
• Troubleshoot miscellaneous electrical/electronic equipment.
• Foresee potential equipment malfunctions or failures and perform required repairs or adjustments to resolve the problem.
• Respond to emergencies as requested and coordinate onsite activities to utilize resources to facilitate repairs in the most expedient and cost-effective manner.
• Splice wire with approved cutting device or cutting pliers and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
• Test circuit connections using electrical test equipment.
• Participate with installations, repairs, troubleshooting, and maintaining high/low voltage electrical equipment. Also assist with maintenance on related devices, including transformers, power panels, light fixtures, receptacles, and disconnect switches.
• Submit requisitions to Senior Toolpusher/Purchasing Coordinator for approval.
• Perform additional duties, responsibilities, and special projects as may be directed.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain certifications and licenses necessary as required by the appropriate regulatory authorities.
• Knowledgeable and proficient in basic rigger's role and CAPP Safe Lifting Practice (SLP) to ensure safe lifting practices are utilized.
• Knowledgeable of electrical systems and be skilled at working with hand and power tools.
• Must possess mathematical skills required for certification as an instrument technician.
• Must have good PC skills to include all MS Office products. SAP PM and MM experience would be advantageous.
• Must have proficient knowledge of electronics and instrumentation diagnostic equipment.
• Must be a self-motivator and be able to work without close supervision.
• Must be able to prioritize jobs and work under tight time restraints.

Can Demonstrate Knowledge and Fundamentals of the Following Equipment

• Drilling controls system
• Power generation & control system
• Hoisting and associated instrumentation system (draw works)
• Rotating and associated instrumentation system (top drive)
• Circulating and associated instrumentation system (mud pumps)
• Drilling rig Smart Zone Management System (SZMS) Common PLC systems including Siemens Step 7
• Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of him/her or others.
• Must possess sound reasoning skills, good common sense, and have the ability to follow directions.
• Must be able to recognize hazards, alarms, warnings, and the ability to convey these to the proper personnel.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have good verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate in English with staff, management, customers, and vendors.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Must possess all current certifications and licenses necessary to safely perform the functions of this job.
• Must be able to obtain appropriate Offshore or onshore certifications.
• Should have at least 3 years of work experience in maintaining instrumentation and electrical equipment. Higher (technical) education; certificate of the manlift driver or aerial work platform driver (if required); certificate of electrical safety (required group)
• Having minimum 3 years work experience in PLC's computers, electronics, calibration, hydraulics, pneumatics, and/or oil and gas process equipment Rules of Internal labor regulations; Rules for labor protection, industrial sanitation, and personal hygiene, fire safety The rules for the provision of first aid to victims of trauma, poisoning, and sudden illness;

Position Competencies

• Initiating & Driving Change
• Result Focused
• Team Work
• Customer Focus

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
• Ability to work around moving machinery.
• Ability to perform under stress, under pressure, and/or in emergency situations.
• Lift, carry, and move objects of up to 50 pounds.
• Operate machinery and/or power tools.
• Ability to walk on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, ice).
• Wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to hard hat, steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, safety glasses, goggles, and full body harness.
• Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, carry, push/pull, reach, and use repetitive wrist and hand movements.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and/or ramps while carrying tools requiring a reasonable degree of physical stamina and agility and involving moderate to severe physical exertion.
• Operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions (Cold or Heat).
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, reason logically, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to comprehend, remember, and follow verbal and written directions and comply with Company policies, procedures, and standard.
• Ability to work in hazardous conditions (dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals).
• Ability to work at heights (scaffolding or ladders).
• Exposure to vibration (oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body).
• Ability to work in noisy environments.
• Ability to work in small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Ability to work as a team, communicate, and interact with others in a professional manner, and consider alternative and diverse perspectives.