Rig Electrician - Converse, LA

Job Summary:
The Rig Electrician Service Technician provides electrical and/or mechanical service support for installation, maintenance, and demobilization of mud cooling equipment from various drilling rig sites. Supports building of new mud cooling units, and preventative maintenance on units not currently in use, at local service yard. Physical labor is required. To be successful in this position, the service technician must communicate thoroughly and honestly with our team and our customers.
Shift: 7 days on/off rotation.
Location:reports to service yard in Converse, LA. Company housing and meals provided for technicians whose residence is over 60 minutes from service yard.
Essential Functions:

• Conducts installations and demobilizations of Geo-Coolers or Geo-Chillers on customer drilling rig sites.
• Responds to service calls and services equipment on customer drilling rig sites. conducts inspections of electrical, air system, water system, mud system, structural and inventory. Makes appropriate notification or repair for any failed inspections.
• Serves as company representative on drilling site and maintains professional, thorough communication with customers.
• Completes all required safety training and refresher safety training in a timely manner, utilizes proper PPE and follows all Drill Cool Systems, Customer and OSHA safety standards.
• Supports other service technicians in improving their electrical equipment proficiency.
• Maintains proficient, honest communication and documentation of field conditions and service events to Management. Requires extensive use of Outlook, Excel, Calendars, OneDrive and smart phones. Documentation includes but not limited to: Service Tickets, JSA's, Inspection Reports, Expense Reports, Time Cards, Job Pictures, and Mileage Sheets.
• Immediately notifies Management according to procedure regarding field conditions and service events, particularly when a problem arises.
• Performs electrical setup, maintenance and repair on both 120Vac and 480Vac systems. Troubleshoots electrical components, logs common issues and recommends solutions for reoccurring issues.
• Performs phase and motor rotation, and wires mud and HTF pumps. Understands and utilizes proper cable fitting devices and techniques.
• Supports basic wiring including cutting and stripping, wiring electrical plugs and receptacles, up to 200 amps. Maintains proper wire termination and labeling.
• Performs mechanical repair on company equipment, including various components such as mud pumps, air systems, water systems, and mud systems. Performs basic welding, cutting, and grinding for equipment builds and maintenance.
• Strives to operate and conduct customer service in light of company Mission and Values.

Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required - high school diploma
• 5+ years oil & gas experience on a drilling rig, preferably as Motorman / Tool Pusher
• 2+ years electrical experience working with industrial equipment required; preferably as a Rig Electrician
• Experience with servicing industrial refrigeration equipment and/or electrical systems preferred
• Working knowledge of the Office 365 Suite, computers, and smart phones
• Valid Driver's License, insurable according to company policy
• Able to work long hours and be on call during your shift
• Ability to report to the service yard and work shift rotations as needed
• Rig (drilling) experience and electrical experience a MUST!

Physical Requirements:

• Moderate to Heavy manual labor will be performed for 12+ hour shifts.

Salary Description
$94,367 Annual Starting Pay w. Increase Potential