Top Drive Technician

NORTON ENERGY DRILLING, LLC; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Company vehicle

Cell phone provided

Job summary

Norton Energy Drilling, LLC is seeking an experienced technician to service its fleet of drilling rigs and top drives. The role involves diagnosing problems, performing onsite repairs, and overhauling top drives in shop facilities, with housing of spare parts and adherence to safety policies.

You will work outdoors in all weather, communicate effectively, read hydraulic and electrical schematics, and collaborate with rig personnel on operation and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing top drive problems and performing field repairs.
• Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose top drive problems and perform onsite repairs.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Overhaul top drives and components in shop, maintain spare parts inventory.
• Respond to downtime in a timely manner.
• Train and work with rig personnel on operation and maintenance.
• Inspect rigs for proper top drive operation and complete repairs.
• Provide recommendations for improved top drive performance and longevity.

Skills

AC top drives

Hydraulic top drives

Field repairs

Read schematics (hydraulic & electric)

Driver's license

Outdoor work in all weather

Communication skills

Tools

NOV top drives

Canrig top drives

Job description

Norton Energy Drilling is currently looking to hire an experienced technician to service the company's numerous top drives employed in its fleet of drilling rigs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose top drive problems and make onsite repairs
• Adhere to all Company safety policies and procedures
• Overhaul top drives and top drive components in shop facility and maintain appropriate spare part inventory
• Respond to downtime in a timely manner
• Train and work with rig personnel on proper top drive operation and routine maintenance
• Inspect working rigs for proper top drive operation and complete any necessary repairs
• Provide recommendations for improved top drive performance and longevity

Knowledge And Skills

• Excellent working knowledge of both AC and hydraulic top drives with the ability to diagnose problems and make field repairs.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions for extended periods of time
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Read and interpret schematic diagrams both hydraulic and electrical
• Good working knowledge of hydraulic systems
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Experience

• One year field service
• Two years working with NOV and Canrig top drives

Work Schedule

• Living in Lubbock area: Monday through Friday with every other weekend on call
• Living outside Lubbock area: 7/7 or 14/14 TBD (Housing provided)
• Work vehicle and cell phone provided

Benefits

Benefit eligibility is active the first day of the month after a 60-day grace period, and includes:

• Group medical insurance with dependent coverage available
• Dental and vision insurance available
• 401K
• Life insurance and long-term disability