Sr Field Maintenance Technician - Williston

Patterson-UTI • Saint Clairsville, OH

216d

About The Position

The Senior Field Maintenance Technician works as a subject matter expert for field support of drilling rig equipment and drilling control systems. Individuals hired into this role will be responsible for supporting a variety of drilling control systems and other rig equipment to effectively support the Company's technology platforms. The Senior Field Maintenance Technician serves as a primary member of Tech Services field support team and may be responsible for the commissioning, support, and troubleshooting of controls, automation systems, and various industrial equipment utilized in the drilling of oil and gas wells. They travel to drilling rig field locations to perform a variety of controls and equipment related service and maintenance activities. Activities include servicing, repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, testing, and downloading to drilling rig controls and automation systems. Additional duties include training and mentoring lower-level technicians on all drilling rig equipment, EcoCell, Cortex, and drilling rig control systems.

Requirements

• Demonstrate ability to successfully complete all duties and required trainings of a Field Maintenance Technician 3.
• Ability to safely navigate drilling rig work sites with occasional walking, climbing, standing, stepping, etc. during normal rig operating conditions.
• Ability to travel to visit drilling rig work sites and support business units in all areas as assigned.
• Ability to work a rotational schedule that can include days or nights as well as weekends, holidays, and be on call after hours.
• Demonstrate clear communication skills including ability to read, write and speak English.
• Must possess intermediate to advanced level computer skills with a proven ability to utilize Microsoft Office applications.
• Advanced proficiency in using maintenance software, updating and properly closing work orders.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl occasionally during visits to field and operational work areas.
• Frequently use a variety of hand and power tools to perform a range of mechanically oriented functions.
• Ability to judge near and far distances to maintain awareness of ongoing work activities.
• Skilled ability to listen for unusual noises that signify equipment and machinery problems.
• Accurately recall information over short- and long-term memory.
• Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects.
• Stay alert and focused, including during occasional extended work periods.
• Ability to immediately respond to emergency situations.
• Demonstrated advanced math skills.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills including ability to interact productively with coworkers and third parties.
• Ability to operate oilfield equipment, and pass all certification exams as necessary.
• Must work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all designated times.
• Ability to successfully meet pre-employment testing requirements.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of Patterson-UTI field-maintenance experience.
• 5+ years prior experience in drilling or any related industry.
• Bachelor's degree in a computer-/electrical-related field.
• Experience with Omron, Amphion, Current Power, Siemens, Function Block, Allen Bradley, ABB Drives, Woodward Easy Gen Controls, Yaskawa Drives, or other related electrical equipment.
• Experience with equipment maintenance to include Caterpillar 3512 series engines, Waukesha L7044 Series engines, Alta DW, F-1600 mud pumps, Forum Catwalk, GD800 DW, ST-80, Rotary Table, Hydraulics, TDS 11 Top Drive, ADS-10 SD DW, DSDG 375 DW, or related.

Responsibilities

• Work as a subject matter expert for drilling control systems, technology platforms, and rig-based equipment.
• Perform controls and systems-based inspections, services, and repairs on new and existing technology products and drilling rig control systems.
• Navigate and update software and firmware on various types of PLC's, switches, routers, HMI's, VFD's, generator controls, and other components that comprise the drilling rig control systems independently and remotely.
• Advanced troubleshooting of electrical, controls, and systems-based issues via phone, remotely and while onsite.
• Conduct training with all levels of technicians in controls and automation systems, HVAC, mechanical, hydraulics and/or diesel technology.
• Properly conduct intermediate and complex controls and automation systems repairs.
• Test and diagnose electrical and electronic components and repair of the system(s), including ability to effectively wire control panels and effectively isolate issues between engine and control house.
• Provide recommendations on product improvements and enhancements.
• Facilitate and oversee maintenance related projects on the rig with the rig crew or third parties and managing the call center with minimal supervision.
• Remotely monitor issues and conduct root cause and trend analysis independently with no oversight.
• Use experience gained to mentor and train other technicians on drilling controls, automation systems, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and monitor spare and replacement parts listing for specific equipment.
• Expert level knowledge and skill to maintain industrial battery systems, troubleshoot, and repair ground faults.
• Expert level skill to perform diagnostic testing of rig equipment with system software provided.
• Coordination and supervision of the control systems conversions of rigs.
• All other duties as assigned that may be outside of this job description.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Support Activities for Mining
• Education Level: High school or GED