Electronics Technician

The Electronics Technician performs all tasks and duties of a technician discipline including but not limited to, installation or maintaining electrical control and instrumentation systems, i.e. electronics, programmable controllers, telecommunications, transmitters, and hydraulic, pneumatic systems. The Electronics Technician is responsible for all electrical and electronic instrumentation equipment pertaining to the drilling of the well, including circulating, rotating, hoisting and well control systems. The position is also responsible for uploading maintenance and repair data into a Maintenance Management System (MMS).

• Provide visible leadership with a Total Ownership attitude.  
• 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 bill 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, and adhere to, LO/TO and Permit to Work procedures. 
• Implement and administer computer software programs for data logging and control systems 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. 
• Monitor spare parts availability/stocking and communicate re-order requirements to Customer Supply Chain Team. 
• Repair or replace defective or worn electrical/electronic/instrument parts. 
• Troubleshoot miscellaneous electrical/electronic equipment. 
• Use forward looking perspective to anticipate 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. 
• Conduct wire splicing using approved cutting devices or cutting pliers and terminate 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 Rig Manager for approval. 
• Perform additional duties, responsibilities, and special projects as may be directed.

• High School diploma is required. 
• Must have Canadian Inter-Provincial Journeyman's Certificate (Instrumentation) or Diploma in Instrumentation Technology.   
• Should have at least 3 years of work experience in maintaining instrumentation and electrical equipment. 
• Having minimum 3 years work experience in PLC's computers, electronics, calibration, hydraulics, pneumatics and/or oil and gas process equipment  
• 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  .  
• 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 
• Knowledgeable and proficient in basic rigger's role and CAPP Safe Lifting Practice (SLP) to ensure safe listing 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 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.