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True Drilling seeks an Automation, Controls & Electrical Field Tech for a full-time, on-site role in Casper, Wyoming, with travel to all True Drilling rig sites. The technician supports equipment installations and upgrades, maintains and troubleshoots automation and electrical systems, and modifies controls to improve rig performance. The role also includes on-call emergency response, safety participation, and assisting and training other technicians.
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This is a full-time, on-site position in Casper, Wyoming -- with travel to ALL True Drilling Rigs Sites About Us: At True Drilling, we've been drilling deep and working hard since 1948 --- built on a legacy of safety, strength, and getting the job done right. From the rig floor to the headquarters office, we operate with grit, precision, and a deep respect for the people who make it all happen. If you're ready to be part of a team that values hard work, rewards commitment, and leads the way in oilfield excellence, we've got a place for you. Join us and help power the future---one well at a time. Why You'll Love Working Here: We don't just offer jobs---we offer a future. As part of the True Companies family, you'll enjoy a generous, well-rounded benefits package designed to support your life in and out of work. Benefits include competitive health coverage, dental/vision insurance, up to 4 weeks of vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, 401(k) with employer match, company-paid life and disability insurance, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and more. We believe in rewarding hard work and supporting your future. We take care of our people---because we know they're the heart of everything we do. What You'll Do: - Provide support during equipment installations and upgrades including: - Spec'ing appropriate equipment - Physically setting up and maintaining electronics, instruments, automation, and measurement equipment - Ensuring vendors and contractors are meeting our needs and expectations - Keep equipment operational, and ensure service quality, by: - Completing preventive maintenance requirements following manufacturers or company instructions. - Troubleshooting all electronic and data acquisition equipment, computers and PLCs. Adjust, repair or replace faulty components. Call for repairs when required and approved. - Troubleshoot, diagnose problems and repair plant mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical systems using technical drawings (e.g., blueprints, electronic/mechanical schematics wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints and engineering sketches.) and diagnostic tools (e.g. multi-meter, laptop). - Identifying and correcting errors in programming and wiring. - Identify and recommend changes to improve rig performance utilizing existing or new control systems; - Make program modifications in PLC's logic, HMI's programs and servo controller logic to improve equipment performance. - Respond quickly and aggressively to down time - Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. - Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. - Document actions by completing appropriate production and quality forms, in a timely manner. - Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed, communicate with multiple departments. Responsible for assisting other technicians with maintenance and repair duties; including training co-workers on safe and efficient techniques to maintain electrical system operations and equipment. - Routinely performing safety observations and attending technical, developmental and safety trainings. Participate in the safety programs and/or committees; follow all site safety policies, company policies and procedures work safely and wear appropriate PPE. - Obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits or certifications as required. - Being on-call and responding to calls twenty-four/seven (24/7) for emergency response. - Other duties as assigned What We're Looking For: Required Education, Experience and/or Abilities - A high school diploma or equivalent education with two (2) years of specialized technical training and/or five (5) years of industrial maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and/or e perience may be considered. - Knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, Servos, Ethernet and communication systems as related to drilling rig automation - Operational knowledge of an oscilloscope & multi-meter, soldering wires & connectors, operation of various crimping tools, wire stripping, ohm's law, continuity testing, pinning out a military type connector, routing & tie wrapping cables, drilling & tapping holes, and building junction boxes. - Ability to read and interpret P&ID drawings, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical schematics for use in system understanding and troubleshooting. Preferred Education, Experience and/or Abilities - A degree or certificate in electronics, automation, or control systems. - Prior experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, PLC, VFD, and electrical systems. Additional Eligibility Qualifications - English language fluency, verbal and written. - Acceptable results of a pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol test. True Drilling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Vets, Disability
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