USS - Field Rig Maintenance Technician

Field Rig Maintenance Technician

The Rig Maintenance Technician performs critical repairs of the electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical rig equipment and systems in the field.

Specific Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Works in a safe, healthy, and environmentally protective manner
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical equipment/systems
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs hydraulic equipment/systems
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs mechanical equipment/systems
• Reports and corrects any unsafe work practices and safety hazards
• Assists and performs tasks as instructed by the Maintenance Supervisor and rig customers
• Participates in and promotes all company safety programs, processes, and requirements
• Attends operations training up to two times per year and up to five days per training at designated locations
• Performs other duties as directed by management
• Demonstrates willingness and availability to work long hours and weekends, when requested, on short notice
• Works as a team member with the rest of the Maintenance Group with the goal of minimizing rig downtime and optimizing rig systems performance
• Inspects rig equipment to identify and remedy potential issues before they lead to downtime or more costly repairs
• Trains and instructs rig crews on maintenance tasks
• Assists in the training and instruction/skill development of more junior maintenance technicians

Technical Competencies

• Understands and is capable of reading all safety/training requirements and materials
• Understands all major rig components and the necessary maintenance and repairs
• Maintains familiarity with top drives, iron roughnecks, iron derrickman, programmable logic controllers, and variable frequency drives
• Understands three-phase electrical generation, controls, and power systems
• Understands and works according to knowledge with electrical, hydraulic, and workplace hazards and safety

Behavioral Competencies

• Works in a manner that insures personal safety and the safety of fellow employees
• Maintains a professional, effective, and polite relationship with other Ensign employees and suppliers
• Strives continuously to develop a greater knowledge of the total Maintenance Group operation, including the duties of the Maintenance Supervisor
• Works well as a team player and demonstrates willingness to share knowledge to advance knowledge and skills of others

Physical Requirements

Must be able to pass a physical-demands test, drug test, and background check.