Field Service Technician - Port Elizabeth
Salary Negotiable
Port Elizabeth,
Eastern Cape
more than 14 days ago
Description:
The Field Service Technician is a high aced, customer service orientation position. Field Service Technicians are on call 24/7 and when activated travel to the customer’s active rig site, whether on land or offshore. Upon arrival, the Field Service Technician will evaluate the situation and proceed to troubleshoot company branded drilling equipment such as top drives, mud pumps, drawworks, pipe handling system, blow out preventers (BOP), roughnecks and control systems.
All Field Service Technicians will participate in the company's Technical College program that will include classroom, lab, and hands on training in electrical and hydraulic fundamentals.
Responsibilities:
• Travel to rig site and install, commission, troubleshoot, and repair drilling equipment such as:
o Proprietary automated control systems – Siemens Step 7, Cyberbase, Amphion
o Electrical Systems (various types of AC/DC motors, motor controllers, VFDs)
o Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems – pumps, motors, rams, etc.
o Mechanical Systems – Gearboxes, bearings, fittings
• Provide training to other personnel and customers on the proper operation and maintenance of aforementioned systems and equipment as needed
• Provide accurate and timely report(s) to appropriate personnel regarding work progress, output, and implemented repairs
Qualifications:
• At least one year experience with qualified trade (heavy mechanical /heavy electrical line) and/or engineering diploma/degree
• Ability to read hydraulic, mechanical and/or electrical schematics and prints
• Ability to utilize various pieces of test equipment properly, including, multimeters, meggers, dial indicators, pressure gauges, calipers, basic hand tools, etc.
• Has a valid passport and the ability to travel internationally
• Have availability to respond and accommodate on-call 24/7 and travel on short notice to domestic and international locations for unknown durations
• Ability to meet position 75%-85% travel requirement
• Willingness to work in harsh environments including rain, snow, heat, and heights in excess of 150 feet (50m)
The Field Service Technician is a high aced, customer service orientation position. Field Service Technicians are on call 24/7 and when activated travel to the customer’s active rig site, whether on land or offshore. Upon arrival, the Field Service Technician will evaluate the situation and proceed to troubleshoot company branded drilling equipment such as top drives, mud pumps, drawworks, pipe handling system, blow out preventers (BOP), roughnecks and control systems.
All Field Service Technicians will participate in the company's Technical College program that will include classroom, lab, and hands on training in electrical and hydraulic fundamentals.
Responsibilities:
• Travel to rig site and install, commission, troubleshoot, and repair drilling equipment such as:
o Proprietary automated control systems – Siemens Step 7, Cyberbase, Amphion
o Electrical Systems (various types of AC/DC motors, motor controllers, VFDs)
o Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems – pumps, motors, rams, etc.
o Mechanical Systems – Gearboxes, bearings, fittings
• Provide training to other personnel and customers on the proper operation and maintenance of aforementioned systems and equipment as needed
• Provide accurate and timely report(s) to appropriate personnel regarding work progress, output, and implemented repairs
Qualifications:
• At least one year experience with qualified trade (heavy mechanical /heavy electrical line) and/or engineering diploma/degree
• Ability to read hydraulic, mechanical and/or electrical schematics and prints
• Ability to utilize various pieces of test equipment properly, including, multimeters, meggers, dial indicators, pressure gauges, calipers, basic hand tools, etc.
• Has a valid passport and the ability to travel internationally
• Have availability to respond and accommodate on-call 24/7 and travel on short notice to domestic and international locations for unknown durations
• Ability to meet position 75%-85% travel requirement
• Willingness to work in harsh environments including rain, snow, heat, and heights in excess of 150 feet (50m)
Recruiter: Employment Partners