RIG ELECTRICIAN

Role : Rig Electrician

 Minimum Qualifications

  1. High School Diploma or such equivalent acceptable
  1. Associates Degree from a technical college acceptable
  1. Manufacturers training courses, a minimum of two (2) of the following:
    1. Ross Hill SCR Systems
    2. IPS SCR System
    3. Baylor SCR Systems and Brake Controllers
    4. PLC (Programmable Logic Controls)
    5. Caterpillar Engine controls
    6. Martin/Decker Instrumentation
    7. Air conditioning & Refrigeration training course
  • Two (2) years in the electrical field with not less than two (2) years’ experience in the Oil/Gas drilling industry.
  • Has subject matter expert knowledge of all electrical test equipment associated with the electrical maintenance of drilling rigs, i.e. VOM, digital multimeters, oscilloscope, muggers, phase rotation detectors etc.
  • Have a working knowledge of computers with a minimum capability of using Microsoft programs such as word, outlook, and excel.
  • Familiar with API, ABS, IEEE, & SOLAS standards.
  • Have good leadership skills with the ability to perform on-the-job training for Rig Electricians and trainees.
  • Have the necessary English skills to communicate verbally and in any other written method
     (e.g. letters, forms and reports).   
  • Have the necessary communication skills necessary to submit reports, complete forms and converse with supervisors and management in English. 
  • Must have a working knowledge of drilling operations i.e. insure knowledgeable recommendations and decisions are made to minimize interruption of rig operations.
  • Familiar with API, IEEE, & SOLAS Standards.
  • Have good leadership skills with the ability to perform on-the-job training for Rig Electricians and Trainees.
  • Have communicating skills necessary to submit reports, complete forms and converse with supervisors and management.

    IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

    These vacancies are for experienced international drilling and workover professionals for assignments in Saudi Arabia. Please apply only if you meet the stated qualification, experience and operational requirements for the position, are available for the required rotation, and are willing and able to travel to Saudi Arabia and attend interviews when required.


    PRE-APPLICATION EXPERIENCE SCREENING

    To ensure compatibility with current client contracts and deployment requirements, please confirm whether you have the required level of direct, on-site professional experience relevant to the position advertised, gained in the following international operating environments: the UK, Europe, North/Central/South America and the Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Japan, China, Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Tajikistan, Moldova, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Latvia or Estonia.


    Do you have the required years of direct, on-site professional experience relevant to this position in one or more of the international operating environments listed above?


    Immigration & Logistics Data Collection:

    The following information is collected to assess work authorisation, Saudi visa and deployment requirements, client allocation arrangements and mobilisation logistics associated with assignments in Saudi Arabia. This information is considered alongside the professional qualifications, experience and other requirements of the position applied for.

    DECLARATION

    Please confirm the following before submitting your application: