Workshop Technician

To perform a wide range of technical services which includes Installation of top drive unit and associated equipment at customers domestic and international locations and instructs and monitors customers rig crew in proper set up, operation and removal of same to ensure safe and efficient use of equipment in onshore and offshore drilling.

Responsibilities

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND AUTHORITIES

• Loads equipment from transport containers at customer location and prepares same to rig up the top drive unit in the derrick.

• Climbs derrick to install the Torque Track system, ensuring appropriate torque is applied to all nuts and bolts.

• Uses hoisting system to pick up Top Drive system and installs the control panel and mud hoses (some hoses have hammer unions which must be tightened in place with a 10–15-pound hammer).

• Installs drillers control panel and runs cables to power unit and top drive unit; hooks up fuel and air lines and power cables from drilling rig to power unit.

• Performs pre-established tests to ensure proper function of the top drive unit and makes any necessary adjustments.

• Instructs and monitors drillers and drilling crews in the safe operation of the top drive equipment.

• Performs routine maintenance on the power and top drive units, changing oils and filters, tightening bolts, changing parts, and repairing whatever is necessary to maintain units proper function.

• Upon completion of the well, reverses above procedures and rigs down hoses and control cables, top drive unit, torque track and drillers panel.

• Cleans all equipment and loads into storage container for transportation to next site.

• The employee is responsible for performing duties in accordance with the company’s policies, procedures, and quality objectives
• The employee has the necessary authority to make decisions within their scope of work and escalate issues as needed and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure operational effectiveness.
• The employee is accountable for the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of their work, as well as for reporting any nonconformities or risks that may impact quality, legal compliances, safety, environment, or customer satisfaction.
• Support and participate on achieving organizational QHSE objectives.
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications / SKILLS

• Preference will be given to those with Tesco/Canrig related equipment experience.

• Electrical / Mechanical oilfield background required

• Technical training in the electrical hydraulic field would be an asset

• High School diploma

• EIT/MIT Technical Certification preferred

Preferred Qualifications 

• Ability to read, comprehend and write in English.

• Ability to effectively present technical information, to colleagues, customers and vendors.

• Preferably 3 years "drilling rig experience", 2 years as a Driller would be considered an asset.

• This position requires a team player that is comfortable operating in remote locations

• Experience will include experience operating and repairing electrical and/or hydraulic equipment