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Apprentice Top Drive

Company: PD Canada LP

Location: Nisku, AB – DSC

Onsite

Precision Drilling has an opening for a Topdrive Apprentice Millwright, eager to roll up their sleeves for fresh challenges and development that could pave the way for future career growth as our business continues to innovate and grow. This position will work out of our Drilling Support Center (DSC) located in Nisku, Alberta,                                           

Joining Precision Drilling means joining a supportive culture that values your role as a key contributor to our future. As a large company with a close-knit atmosphere, you’ll collaborate closely with leadership and colleagues throughout the organization.

Combined with a competitive remuneration package, you will enjoy the advantages of:

• Medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, Pension match, long-term disability coverage, and product discount programs.
• An inclusive work environment where you can enjoy a work-life balance promoting personal health, well-being, and family life!
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.

Summary

The Top Drives Apprentice Millwright is accountable for the regular maintenance of Topdrives, studying specific problems and taking corrective actions to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PD Topdrives.

Responsibilities

• Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
• Operate rig equipment and dollies to place heavy machinery and parts
• Fit bearings, aligning gears and shafts, attaching motors
• Align and test equipment and make any necessary adjustments
• Perform preventive and operational maintenance and repairing or replacing defective parts when necessary
• Trouble-shooting hydraulic and pneumatics
• Capital repair, overhaul, new builds, and certification of Topdrives
• Manage spares and inventory
• Test related to all styles of Top drives. Tesco HXI, NOV IDS, and TDS11, more specifically
• Investigate equipment failures to determine if there are procedural contributions to those failures
• Foster solid working relationships with rig managers, superintendents, yard supervisors, and vendors
• Provide technical support and guidance to the field personnel for the inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of Topdrives
• Maintain standard inspection and repair procedures for the Topdrives
• Ensure that proper fuels, lubricants, pressures, power and parts are used on the equipment
• Keep up to date with all Precision Drilling’s core values, key beliefs, and safety culture
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by the Drilling Support Center Topdrive Manager
• This position is shop-based but will involve regular travel to field locations
• Field visits and travel to remote rig sites across North America as required
• Participate in on-call and overtime as required
• Various other duties as required

Knowledge & Skills

Have exceptional problem solving and troubleshooting ability

Exhibit initiative, responsibility, and flexibility

Ability to multi-task, find solutions and establish priorities

Have a sound knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems

Have the physical strength required to work with heavy equipment

Exemplary safety skills both written and verbal

Good communication skills both written and verbal

Highschool Education

Education

Completed or in the process of completing the second period of vocational training from a post-secondary institution or comparative experience

Completion or in progress of completing the minimum 1560 on-the-job training hours

Highschool Education

Experience

2+ years of experience working in a shop or manufacturing environment is preferred 

Must have a valid vehicle operations license (abstract required)

Energy or oilfield services industry experience is highly desirable