Senior Rig Electrician – Drilling Electrical Specialist

Precision-Drillin; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Drilling Company, LP is seeking a Rig Electrician for Haynesville. You will install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems on land-based rigs, coordinating with rig crews to ensure reliability.

The role operates on a 2-week on/2-week off schedule and requires strong safety focus. Applicants should have 5–10 years' drilling equipment experience, a high school diploma or trade certification, and proficiency with SAP and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience diagnosing, repairing, and overhauling drilling equipment.
• High school diploma or relevant trade certification required.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with electrical systems and the ability to read and interpret equipment schematics.
• Technical proficiency with SAP (notifications, maintenance reporting) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with Amphion Drilling Controls, SBCs, and generator controls (Ross Hill/Woodward); valid driver’s license required and must pass pre-employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems, including SCR units, VFDs, and PLCs on drilling rigs.
• Diagnose and repair electrical components such as circuit breakers, panels, lighting systems, junction boxes, and control equipment.
• Test circuits, maintain spare parts inventory, and complete accurate documentation of inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with rig crews, Electrical Foreman, and contractors to ensure safe operations, proper training, and system reliability.
• Adhere to safety and company standards, participate in training, and provide 24/7 support for equipment breakdowns as required.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Read schematics

Drilling equipment knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or trade certificate

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Amphion Drilling Controls

SBCs

Generator controls (Ross Hill/Woodward)

Job description

Precision Drilling Company, LP is seeking a Rig Electrician for Haynesville. You will install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems on land-based rigs, coordinating with rig crews to ensure reliability.

The role operates on a 2-week on/2-week off schedule and requires strong safety focus. Applicants should have 5–10 years' drilling equipment experience, a high school diploma or trade certification, and proficiency with SAP and MS Office.