Senior Electrician

The Senior Electrician position performs all tasks and duties of an electrical discipline including but not limited to, installing or maintaining the variable speed /SCR drives, electrical wiring on miscellaneous equipment including but not limited to, generators, air conditioning, refrigeration, and alarm systems. The position is responsible for all drilling and support equipment pertaining to the drilling of the well including but not limited to, circulating, rotating, hoisting and well control systems.

• Provide visible leadership with a Total Ownership attitude.
• Enforce, clarify, and follow Company policies, standards, and procedures.
• Support the HSE objective of no injuries, accidents or harm to the environment as it relates to all electrical processes, procedures, and policies.
• Promote operational excellence through procedural discipline.
• Delegate work effectively with a clear definition of requirements and expectations.
• Supervise and ensure the safety of those working under direct supervision.
• Comply with 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.
• Download and Upload PLC programs.
• Read, analyze, and troubleshoot PLC Control Logics.
• Read, analyze, and troubleshoot VFD Control logics.
• 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.
• Install, test, and maintain electrical equipment such as air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment.
• Respond to emergencies as requested and coordinate onsite activities to utilize resources to facilitate repairs in the most expedient and cost-effective manner.
• Install and repair lighting systems.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Repair electrical equipment such as panel lighting, circuit breakers, junction boxes, voltage regulators and reverse current relays.
• Maintain electrical distribution panels for motor start and operations.
• Maintain alarm and video system.
• Install, calibrate and maintain gas detection equipment.
• Follow prescribed preventative maintenance schedule for all electrical equipment.
• Read and analyze electrical drawings, schematics and equipment manuals.
• Repair or replace defective or worn electrical parts.
• Use forward looking perspective to anticipate potential equipment malfunctions or failures and performs required repairs, adjustments or modification to resolve the problem.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Lead on the maintenance, repair and refurbishment of equipment.
• Collaborate with Maintenance team to schedule manpower and resources for the most effective productivity and timely completion of maintenance.
• Provide technical support for maintenance systems questions and problems; give advice and/or locate information to help solve rig site concerns.
• Ensure third party contractor?s work meets the quality, cost and safety standards required by the company
• Create Job requests and work orders as required and enter into maintenance tracking system
• Maintain and update asset tags for onsite equipment.
• Monitor spare parts availability/stocking and communicate re-order requirements to Customer Supply Chain Team.
• Submit requisitions to Rig Manager for approval.
• Maintain records of all electrical inventories and communicate suggested orders as required.
• Responsible for all other electrical equipment and systems on the WWRP that support the operation of the platform. This includes the main Power generators and distribution equipment.
• Ensure Client competency standards are applied and requirements followed.
• Perform additional duties, responsibilities, and special projects as may be directed.

To perform this job successfully,an individual must be ableto perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. Therequirements listed below arerepresentativeofthe knowledge, skill and/orabilities expected for this position.

• Education, experience, and certifications:
  • High School diploma is required.
  • Must be able to obtain appropriate offshore or, onshore certifications
  • Should have at least 7 years of work experience in maintaining electrical equipment.
  • Must have Canadian inter-provincial journeypersons certificate or Industrial / Electrical Technology diploma with apprenticeship experience.
  • Must possess and maintain certifications and licenses necessary as required by the appropriate regulatory authorities.
• Can demonstrate knowledge and fundamentals of the following equipment:
  • Drilling rig Smart Zone Management System (SZMS)
  • Common PLC systems including Siemens Step 7
• Knowledgeable of electrical systems and be skilled at working with hand and power tools.
• Must possess mathematical skills required for certification as an Electrician.
• Should have good PC skills to include all MS Office products.
• Must have proficient knowledge of diagnostic equipment.
• Must be a self-motivator and work without close supervision.
• Must be able to prioritize jobs and work under tight time restraints.
• Can demonstrate knowledge and fundamentals of the following equipment:
  • Drilling controls system
  • Power generation system
  • Power transformers
  • AC/DC motor application and drive systems
  • System components
  • Refrigeration and air conditioning
• Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of him/her or others.
• Must possess sound reasoning skills, good common sense and have the ability to follow directions.
• Must be able to recognize hazards, alarms, warnings and the ability to convey these to the proper personnel.
• Should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Should have good verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with staff, management, customers and vendors.
• Must be experienced in the control of VFDs (Conversion side as well as the Inversion side).
• Must be experienced in electronically controlled engines.
• Must be experienced in Conventional Generator control devices and control