Automation, Controls & Electrical Field Tech

This is a full-time, on-site position in Casper, Wyoming -- with travel to ALL True Drilling Rigs Sites

About Us:

At True Drilling, we've been drilling deep and working hard since 1948 --- built on a legacy of safety, strength, and getting the job done right. From the rig floor to the headquarters office, we operate with grit, precision, and a deep respect for the people who make it all happen.

If you're ready to be part of a team that values hard work, rewards commitment, and leads the way in oilfield excellence, we've got a place for you. Join us and help power the future---one well at a time.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

We don't just offer jobs---we offer a future. As part of the True Companies family, you'll enjoy a generous, well-rounded benefits package designed to support your life in and out of work. Benefits include competitive health coverage, dental/vision insurance, up to 4 weeks of vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, 401(k) with employer match, company-paid life and disability insurance, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and more. We believe in rewarding hard work and supporting your future.

We take care of our people---because we know they're the heart of everything we do.

What You'll Do:

• Provide support during equipment installations and upgrades including:
• Spec'ing appropriate equipment
• Physically setting up and maintaining electronics, instruments, automation, and measurement equipment
• Ensuring vendors and contractors are meeting our needs and expectations
• Keep equipment operational, and ensure service quality, by:
• Completing preventive maintenance requirements following manufacturers or company instructions.
• Troubleshooting all electronic and data acquisition equipment, computers and PLCs. Adjust, repair or replace faulty components. Call for repairs when required and approved.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose problems and repair plant mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical systems using technical drawings (e.g., blueprints, electronic/mechanical schematics wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints and engineering sketches.) and diagnostic tools (e.g. multi-meter, laptop).
• Identifying and correcting errors in programming and wiring.
• Identify and recommend changes to improve rig performance utilizing existing or new control systems;
• Make program modifications in PLC's logic, HMI's programs and servo controller logic to improve equipment performance.
• Respond quickly and aggressively to down time
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Document actions by completing appropriate production and quality forms, in a timely manner.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed, communicate with multiple departments. Responsible for assisting other technicians with maintenance and repair duties; including training co-workers on safe and efficient techniques to maintain electrical system operations and equipment.
• Routinely performing safety observations and attending technical, developmental and safety trainings. Participate in the safety programs and/or committees; follow all site safety policies, company policies and procedures work safely and wear appropriate PPE.
• Obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits or certifications as required.
• Being on-call and responding to calls twenty-four/seven (24/7) for emergency response.
• Other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

Required Education, Experience and/or Abilities

• A high school diploma or equivalent education with two (2) years of specialized technical training and/or five (5) years of industrial maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and/or e perience may be considered.
• Knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, Servos, Ethernet and communication systems as related to drilling rig automation
• Operational knowledge of an oscilloscope & multi-meter, soldering wires & connectors, operation of various crimping tools, wire stripping, ohm's law, continuity testing, pinning out a military type connector, routing & tie wrapping cables, drilling & tapping holes, and building junction boxes.
• Ability to read and interpret P&ID drawings, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical schematics for use in system understanding and troubleshooting.

Preferred Education, Experience and/or Abilities

• A degree or certificate in electronics, automation, or control systems.
• Prior experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, PLC, VFD, and electrical systems.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• English language fluency, verbal and written.
• Acceptable results of a pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol test.

True Drilling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Vets, Disability