Programmable Logic Controller Specialist

Job Description
The PLC Technician will be part of Ensign Energy Drilling Solutions, a small team responsible for the planning, design, field installation and support of drilling rig automation and controls systems across all of Ensign’s fleet globally.
Specific Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Deploy and commission PLC based control systems hardware and software on drilling rigs globally as an individual or as part of a team (this will require travel to field locations).
- Assist in the development of control systems for drilling rigs and train field personnel onsite as required.
- Troubleshoot remotely and on-site when systems are down or malfunctioning.
- Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully, develop alternative solutions, work well in problem-solving situations.
- Provide product improvement feedback to development teams.
- Ability to maintain accurate and up to date documentation to a standard
- Work with internal and external teams to deliver a world-class rig controls package.
- Survey rigs to understand equipment requirements for integration.
- Assist in the deployment and support of remote access communications systems.
- Represent the Drilling Solutions team in the rig-up yard, on site at 3rd party locations, and on site at rig locations.
- Identify, develop and deliver field training as required.
- Work and interface with engineering & operations teams to determine detailed design and best practices.
- Maintain a professional attitude while working in intense environments with internal and external customers.
- Rotational on-call point of escalation.
- Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team culture

Operational Competencies
- Ability to work as a leader and be an individual contributor member of the Drilling Solutions team.
- Work comfortably and efficiently with field personnel onsite.
- Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Possess a U.S. passport.
- Able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Be able and willing to travel domestically or internationally to the field or other office locations as required.
- Position is rotational and will require working on occasion overnight
- Able to perform physically demanding work including climbing several stairs/steps, working at heights, and lifting equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to communicate orally and in written form clearly and persuasively, able to respond well to questions and concerns
- Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands
- Ability to change approach or method to best fit the situation, able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
- Identify and assess customers’ needs to achieve satisfaction
- Build sustainable relationships and trust with customer accounts through open and interactive communication
- Follow communication procedures, guidelines and policies

Education and Experience
- 5 years’ experience in electrical oil and gas industry experience.
- Basic understanding of networking and electronics.
- Experience and familiarity working with PLCs, SCRs, VFDs, MCCs, and control system network interfaces preferred.
- Ability to use a process meter to source/simulate analog control signals
- Familiarity with common industrial serial coms (Modbus/Profibus/RS232/etc.) and how to diagnose problems
- Basic understanding of drilling operations.
- Basic understanding of drilling equipment (DW, MP, TD systems).
- Ability to read electrical schematic and ladder diagrams.
- Oilfield services experience an asset.
- Proficient using Microsoft Office suite.
- Proficient using Windows software.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Experience with instrumentation and measurement equipment and systems.

This position will be in Nisku, AB.