Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
5+ years in maintaining and troubleshooting industrial electrical and automation systems.
Direct experience with rig drilling systems like top drives and VFDs.
Proficient in programming and troubleshooting Siemens and Allen Bradley PLCs.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
Responsibilities
Own fleet-wide electrical repairs and automation reliability.
Manage electrical parts ordering and repair scheduling across all rigs.
Review and approve electrical quotes and service calls.
Lead automation strategy and recommend capital upgrades.
Establish preventive maintenance and calibration standards.
Troubleshoot and repair various rig systems and components.
Create and maintain troubleshooting procedures and documentation.
Benefits
Full-time position in Casper, Wyoming.
Opportunity to lead and influence automation strategies.
Engagement with cutting-edge drilling technology.
Potential for professional development and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
This is a full-time, position in Casper, Wyoming
What You'll Do:
Own fleet-wide electrical repairs, controls, and automation performance and reliability.
Own the Rig 42/43 electrical and controls scope: refurbishment, troubleshooting, repairs, parts specification and ordering, repair scheduling, and commissioning.
Manage fleet electrical parts ordering and critical spares, and schedules electrical repairs across all rigs.
Review and approve all NOV and third-party electrical and controls quotes, invoices, and service calls.
Lead automation strategy and recommend capital upgrades.
Establish preventive maintenance, software backup, and calibration standards.
Set technical direction, training, and competency standards for Automation and Controls Technicians.
Troubleshoot and repair top drives, draw works, VFDs, choppers and braking systems, Twister, block height, and slip-cut systems.
Perform software installations, backups, calibrations, and rig health checks in-house.
Lead electrical controls commissioning on upgrades.
Create and maintain the fleet troubleshooting procedures and control documentation library.
Other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For:
Required Education, Experience and/or Abilities
A bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of five (5+) years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial electrical, automation, and controls systems; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
Direct experience with rig drilling systems such as top drives, draw works, VFDs, choppers and braking systems, block height, and slip-cut systems.
Ability to program, troubleshoot, back up, and restore Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC systems.
Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, including AC/DC drives and power distribution.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, P&IDs, and OEM technical documentation.
Preferred Education, Experience and/or Abilities
Experience with NOV equipment and control systems, including Twister or similar automated drilling controls.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
English language fluency, verbal and written.
Acceptable results of a pre-employment background check, credit check and drug/alcohol test.
