Electrical Electrician Oil Rig

Electrical electrician oil rig nature of work

An electrical electrician oil rig install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, test and commission electrical and electronic equipment and systems on oil rigs. The electrical electrician oil rig may also work on electrical transmission and distribution equipment.

Electrical electrician oil rig is employed by maintenance departments of drilling and well servicing contractors and by petroleum producing companies.

The electrical electrician oil rig must follow the Electric Code.

Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Electrical electrician oil rig work conditions

The electrical electrician oil rig usually work long hours on extended roster systems and either outdoors in all weather conditions or underground, usually as members of teams or crews. The electrical electrician oil rig work is generally hard and physically demanding.

The electrical electrician oil rig may work in dusty, dirty, hot, or wet conditions, or in confined spaces and in other uncomfortable places and have to stand for long periods. They may also be required to work at heights on masts, towers and roofs. Electricians risk injury from electrical shock, falls and cuts. Electrical electrician oil rig must be aware of safety regulations and must often wear and use protective equipment to minimize risks.

Electrical electrician oil rig duties and tasks

An electrical electrician oil rig may perform the following tasks and duties:

• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
• Maintain, repair, test, troubleshoot, install and connect to power supplies appliances, switchgear, regulators, heaters, transformers, electrical motors, generators, alternators and electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems and other related devices
• Read and interpret electrical, architectural and mechanical diagrams, drawings or specifications to determine wiring layouts for new or existing installations
• Splice, join and connect wire to fixtures and components to form circuits

If you are able to meet these requirements and you are motivated to be part of highly motivated team of people please, find out more about electrical electrician oil rig jobs through one of the links below:

Men of industry 'live and breathe' oil field MyWestTexas.com, TX - 22 Oct 2008 Electricians Christopher Braswell and Michael Reed of Lamesa, employees of Jupiter Electric of Andrews, drive 1000 miles a week to work 12 hours a day, ...