Top Drive Technician

Precision Drilling Corporation; Nisku; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drilling services company in Canada is seeking a Top Drive Technician responsible for the maintenance and repair of Top Drives. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, 5-7 years of experience with drilling rig equipment, and strong mechanical knowledge. This role offers competitive benefits including medical and dental insurance, alongside a focus on safety and employee well-being.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Health, dental, and life insurance

Generous time-off policies

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience with drilling rig equipment.
• Valid vehicle operations license required.
• Physical strength to work with heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular maintenance of Top Drives.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PD Top Drives.
• Provide technical support for inspection and repair.

Skills

Mechanical/electrical systems knowledge

Multitasking

Exemplary safety skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

The Top Drive Technician is responsible for the day-to-day duties of regular maintenance of Top Drives, studying specific problems, and taking corrective actions to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PD Top Drives.

Culture

Precision Drilling promotes a strong safety culture through our "Target Zero" initiative, emphasizing employee well-being and environmental responsibility. We support career growth through robust training and development, encouraging innovation and collaboration. With competitive benefits, a casual work environment, generous time-off policies, and a culture grounded in respect and integrity, we create a workplace where people feel empowered and valued.

Day in the Life

• Reading diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
• Operating rig equipment and dollies to place heavy machinery and parts
• Fitting bearings, aligning gears and shafts, attaching motors
• Align and test equipment, making any necessary adjustments
• Performing preventive and operational maintenance and repairing or replacing defective parts when necessary
• Provide technical support and guidance to the field personnel for the inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of Top Drives
• Maintain standard inspection and repair procedures for the Top Drives
• Ensure that proper fuels, lubricants, pressures, power, and parts are used on the equipment
• Participating in on-call and overtime as required, with regular travel to field locations

What we need from you

• A high school diploma is required
• Must have a valid vehicle operations license (abstract required)
• 5-7 years' experience working with drilling rig equipment
• Ability to multitask, find solutions, and establish priorities
• Have a sound knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems
• Have the physical strength required to work with heavy equipment
• Exemplary safety skills, both written and verbal

If you are interested in this position and feel like you’re the right person for the job, please apply! Precision Drilling offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, prescription drug, and life insurance.