Electrical Field Tech

Axis Energy Services; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Axis Energy Services in Williston, ND is seeking an Electrical Field Technician to install, maintain, test and repair electrical and mechanical systems on rig locations. You will serve as the primary technical contact for contractors and operations personnel during jobs.

This role requires 4–5 years of related experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to read and follow technical instructions. Travel to customer sites and rigs is extensive, and you must work safely, document service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade or technical school preferred.
• Four to five years of related mechanical/electrical experience in drilling systems preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions and safety procedures.
• Strong communication skills; bilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical systems on rigs and field equipment.
• Serve as primary technical contact at well sites for contractors, operators, and internal teams.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance; document service reports timely and accurately.
• Travel extensively to customer locations and rigs; mentor trainees and rig personnel as needed.
• Ensure safety compliance, equipment readiness, and quality service during assigned jobs.

Skills

Communication skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Bilingual (plus)

Education

High School Diploma

Trade/Technical school diploma

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Megger

Amp probes

Job description

***This job has preference to qualified local job seekers within 60 miles of Axis Williston, ND facility.

The Electrical Field Technician installs, maintains, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical and mechanical systems on rig locations and related field equipment. This position serves as a primary technical contact at the well site for contractors, operators, and internal operations personnel during assigned jobs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform Level II or Level III electrical technician work requiring electrical and mechanical knowledge, including troubleshooting electrical components and systems up to 480 volts.
• Maintain assigned service truck inventory, complete service reports timely and accurately, and provide responsive, quality service to internal and external customers.
• Apply working knowledge of electrical equipment, including motor controls, VFDs, generator controls, top drives, iron roughnecks, power catwalks, mud pumps, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance on assigned rig, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and control-system equipment.
• Mentor and, when assigned, provide direction to trainees and rig personnel on selected rig equipment and safe work practices.
• Communicate effectively with rig technicians, maintenance leadership, rig personnel, customers, and Operations team members regarding equipment status, service needs, safety concerns, and job progress.
• Perform repairs using hand tools, measuring devices, multimeters, amp probes, meggers, scopes, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Support troubleshooting and repair of drilling equipment, related software, and field-control systems within assigned geographic regions.
• Travel extensively to customer locations, drilling rigs, and field sites as required by operational needs.
• Identify opportunities to install additional systems, upgrade existing equipment, or add new equipment consistent with customer needs and company direction.
• Comply with and actively participate in company safety, quality, and operational programs, including required training, PPE use, inspections, and reporting expectations.
• Maintain company-issued tools, parts, and equipment in good working order and demonstrate competent, safe use of assigned tools.
• Support customer relations and field service opportunities in a professional manner.
• Complete required paperwork, documentation, billing information, work orders, and service records accurately and timely.
• Manage time effectively to prioritize service needs, travel, documentation, maintenance tasks, and customer support.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade or technical school diploma preferred.
• Four to five years of related experience in mechanical, electrical, drilling systems, electronics, or a comparable field preferred; equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions, service reports, correspondence, technical documentation, and safety procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively one-on-one and in small-group settings with customers, clients, employees, rig personnel, and operations leadership. Bilingual ability is a plus.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages as needed for the role.
• Ability to apply practical judgment and common-sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions and resolve routine problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of the essential functions of this position. The employee must be able to perform these essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, and must comply with applicable safety, PPE, electrical safe-work, lockout/tagout, arc-flash-control, and site-specific requirements.

• Essential functions require lifting and carrying tools, parts, and equipment up to 50 lbs frequently. Individual lifting is limited to 50 lbs; loads over 50 lbs require a two-person lift or mechanical assistance.
• Work 12-hour shifts with the ability to stand approximately 7.0 hours, sit approximately 2.0 hours, and walk approximately 3.0 hours during each shift.
• Frequently bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, climb, grasp, and perform fine-motor manipulation when installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and mechanical systems.
• Climb ladders and access equipment up to 50 feet and work at heights or on elevated work surfaces when required by job conditions.
• Maintain grip strength of approximately 60–80 lbs to safely use tools, electrical equipment, testing devices, and related field-service components.
• Operate and work around service trucks, VFDs, generators, top drives, mud pumps, electrical test equipment, hydraulic systems, and related rig equipment.
• Work outdoors in rig-site and customer-location environments in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, uneven walking surfaces, moving equipment, and high-noise areas requiring hearing protection.
• Follow electrical safe-work practices, lockout/tagout procedures, and arc-flash controls while working on or near electrical systems up to 480 volts.
• Wear required PPE, including FR clothing, arc-rated PPE, fall protection, safety footwear, eye protection, hearing protection, and respiratory protection when required.
• Travel extensively to customer locations, drilling rigs, and field sites as required by operational needs.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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