Field Automation & Electrical Technician

Black Hills Trucking LLC; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

True Drilling LLC in Casper, Wyoming is seeking an Automation, Controls & Electrical Field Tech to join our on-site team. This full-time role supports equipment installations and upgrades across our rigs, with travel to all True Drilling sites.

You will maintain electronics, automation and measurement gear, troubleshoot PLCs and electrical systems, and contribute to safety and reliability on a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of specialized technical training and/or 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, servos, Ethernet and communication systems related to drilling rig automation.
• Ability to read P&ID diagrams, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical schematics for troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Provide support during equipment installations and upgrades.
• Maintain electronics, instruments, automation, and measurement equipment.
• Ensure vendors and contractors meet needs and expectations.
• Perform preventive maintenance per manufacturers or company instructions.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, data acquisition equipment, and electrical systems.
• Identify changes to improve rig performance using existing or new control systems.
• Response to downtime and maintain operations 24/7.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment and document actions.
• Assist other technicians with maintenance and safety training.
• Participate in safety trainings and programs.

Skills

PLCs and control systems

VFDs and servo motors

Ethernet/industrial networks

Oscilloscope and multimeter

Soldering and wiring

P&ID interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training/2 years

5 years industrial maintenance experience

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Crimping tools

Wiring terminates

Job description

True Drilling LLC in Casper, Wyoming is seeking an Automation, Controls & Electrical Field Tech to join our on-site team. This full-time role supports equipment installations and upgrades across our rigs, with travel to all True Drilling sites.

You will maintain electronics, automation and measurement gear, troubleshoot PLCs and electrical systems, and contribute to safety and reliability on a 24/7 operation.