VFD Electrician

Company Description

At Parker Wellbore, we pride ourselves on providing safe, efficient, and reliable drilling operations on a global basis. Founded in 1934, our employees have helped us grow to become a leader in the drilling industry through creativity, innovation, expertise, and environmental social governance. We are well grounded by our values of trust, collaboration, ownership, innovation, and tenacity, which position us to deliver the highest quality results for our customers. We believe that it is not only what we do, but how we do it, that sets us apart from the rest.  

Learn more about Parker Wellbore by visiting our website at www.parkerwellbore.com 

Job Description

This position is responsible for installing and maintaining the Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), as well as electrical wiring and equipment, generators, air conditioning and alarm system.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for troubleshooting the following:

1. control logics with PLCs based control
2. VFD control logic (conversion and inversion)
3. electronically controlled engine/generator sets
4. relay control logic
5. motor control systems

 

• Understand PLC controlled systems, the use of PLC software and possess the ability to read and analyze PLC control ladder and other logic.
• Be able to interpret electrical and electronic schematic diagrams.
• Understand electrical and electronic test equipment and their functions.
• Must be knowledgeable of lock-out/tag-out procedures and maintain a willingness to comply with them.
• Cut and trim wiring, make terminations with connectors or solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and other equipment.
• Test circuit connections using the proper electrical test equipment as well as digital generator and VFD monitoring components.
• Install, test, troubleshoot and maintain electrical equipment such as air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment. As needed, install and repair lighting systems.
• Repair electrical and electronic equipment such as panel lighting, circuit breakers, junction boxes, voltage regulators and reverse current relays.
• Build and install electrical distribution panels for motor starting, operations and multi-dwelling office/camp installations including its accessory equipment.
• Build, install and maintains alarm system.
• Install, calibrate and maintain gas detection equipment.
• Ensure an adequate amount of tools and spare parts are available and, as needed, submit requisitions to Toolpusher / Purchasing Manager for approval.
• Abide by Company policies and procedures.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Ensure that personal behaviors and work practices are in line with Company safety standards.
• Responsible for safety of self and others in the vicinity to include, but not limited to, employees, vendors and guests.
• Provide visible leadership engagement, be aware of housekeeping and take additional safety precautions to ensure no one is put at risk.
• Do not take short cuts or unnecessary risks and actively work with others to ensure they take due care and do not put themselves or others at risk.
• Ensure all incidents are reported and appropriately investigated in accordance with Company procedure.
• As needed, seek advice from HSE representative.

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A High School diploma is required.
• Must possess all current certifications and licenses necessary to safely perform the functions of this job.
• Should have at least 5 years of specific work experience preferably in the drilling industry.
• Must have good verbal communication skills and able to effectively communicate with staff, management, customers and vendors. Being multi-lingual is preferred.
• Must possess adequate PC skills to include all MS Office products.
• Must possess sound reasoning skills and have the ability to follow directions.

Additional qualifications

Successful completion of onboarding prerequisites:

• Background screening, including a review of driving records.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Full clearance of a medical examination, which includes drug screening, physical assessment, and fitness for duty evaluation.

Working Conditions

The demands of each position may vary by region and/or function. All demands must be met in order to perform the essential functions of the job. Essential functions are routinely performed on the job and removal of these functions would fundamentally change the position. Based on the region or job function, demands include but are not limited to the following:

FIELD

• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to work in remote, isolated environments
• Ability to work in hazardous and noisy conditions
• Ability to work in enclosed spaces
• Ability to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment and/or power tools
• Ability to work at heights
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment as required
• Frequent standing, walking, stooping or kneeling
• Must be able to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a team environment taking into consideration alternative and diverse perspectives
• Ability to comprehend, remember and follow directions and comply with all company policies, procedures and standards

 OFFICE

• Frequent standing, walking, stooping or kneeling
• Use of repetitive wrist and hand movements at a computer
• Sit/stand while performing sedentary work
• Ability to work in a team environment taking into consideration alternative and diverse perspectives
• Ability to comprehend, remember and follow directions and comply with all company policies, procedures and standards

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