Drilling Rig Electrician at Funtay Global Resources Ltd

Qualifications: 

• OND/HND/BSc. in any major.
• Knowledge of local electrical codes and standards pertaining to non-hazardous and hazardous areas
• Basic comprehensive mechanical knowledge on hydraulics, diesel engines, motor pumps and top drives
• Must be able to read and write English, in order to prepare daily reports
• Good communication, mathematical and computer skills

Description:

• Install and maintain silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) unit, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) equipment and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) systems
• Maintain an inventory of electrical spare equipment, housed at the rigs or in the shop
• Test circuit connections using electrical test equipment
• Install and repair lighting systems when required
• Repair electrical equipment such as panel lighting, circuit breakers, junction boxes, voltage regulators and reverse current relays
• Participate in ongoing training and company safety programs for new equipment and technologies as it becomes necessary including days off training
• Coordinate with Electrical Foreman on the repair and refurbishment of equipment
• Plan and propose both a maintenance required and routine repairs budget
• Work closely with electrical contractors to ensure the best needs of the company are being met
• Work very closely with rig crews to ensure proper training and to ensure that electronic safety systems are not bypassed
• Ability to work on 24-hour notice in response to mechanical breakdowns
• Various other duties as required. (Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed at any time at the discretion of your manager, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.)