ALASKA ELECTRICIAN

The Electrician works as a member of the engineering team. This team, consisting of the Mechanic, Electrician, Motorman (where appropriate), and Welder, work under the supervision and direction of the Toolpusher. As such, it is imperative that each member of the team be a self-starter and willing to assist the other worker in the performance of the job when requested to do so.

Location: North Slope - Prudhoe Bay Alaska
Rotation: 14x14 or 21x21 (days or nights, including weekends and holidays)

• The Electrician is also responsible for the simple repair and general maintenance of the following areas of the rig: Deck Equipment, Leg depth indicator, A.C. motors that drive; Elevator motor units (jacking), Skidder gear unit (longitude and transvers, Raw water tour gear unit, raw water pump and electric cranes and controls
• The Electrician is also responsible for drilling equipment, electrical brake, drilling equipment control console, mud pump control console, A.C. motors that drive: Draw-works clutch and brake cooling pump, crane, draw-works drive blower, rotary table drive blower, rig floor hydraulic power unit, bulk air compressor, mud mixer, hopper pump, shale shaker, degasser pump, accumulator unit, desander pump, D.C. motors that drive: Draw-works and Rotary table and top Drive
• The Electrician is also responsible for Engine Room, including A.C. motors that drive: Saltwater pump system, non-portable water pump system, oil pump system, air compressor system, vent exhaust and supply fans, bus, control circuits and individual feeders, switchboard d. A.D. generators, motor generator set, SCR system, tachometer generator, engine alarm system and battery charger and ventilation system
• The Electrician is responsible for simple repair and general maintenance of the living quarters, including the marine range and fry range.
• Consistently follows established safety procedures.
• Inspires open communication and fosters team commitment.

• Strives to perform at the highest level while always keeping customer satisfaction in mind.

• Effectively plans ahead to meet commitments.

• Brings forth suggestions or ideas to reduce costs or improve safety, efficiency, and/or effectiveness of work processes and/or operations.

• Appropriately raises concerns and/or issues to management.

• Supports change and a positive work environment.

• Understands duties and responsibilities and has necessary knowledge and skills for the current job.

• Strives to exceed customer expectations and deliver the highest level of customer satisfaction.

• Measures and records technical data as tasks are completed.

• Schedules and organizes work tasks of subordinates (Level 1).

• Assists in the assembly process with the assistance of drawings and schematics.

• Assists with part fitting, bolting, connecting, threading, aligning, calibrating, grinding, crimping, and inspecting.

• Ability to explain the theory of operations of plant electrical component motors.

• Ability to perform special soldering.

• Understands basic formulas of electricity.

• Explains the basic electrical layout.

• Understands basic circuit elements (source, ground, resistor, capacitor).

• Understands BOMs (Folder/Process).

• 4-7 years experience with equipment similar to that used on the rig being assigned to, with a minimum of 12 months experience with drive systems, if the rig is so equipped, is preferred.
• Experience with USCG regulations on the electrical systems and wiring requirements if the assigned rig is a MODU classed unit.
• Ability to wear respiratory protective devices.
• Licensure/Certificate Required: STOP for Supervisor Program.
• Repetitively bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl, often while in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Ability to work outdoors in extreme Arctic conditions, including subzero temperatures, snow, and ice.

• Must be able to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions.

• Must pass all required pre-employment and site-specific drug and fitness-for-duty testing.

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License (no restrictions) – Real ID compliant, suitable for travel to Alaska and the North Slope.