USS - PLC Technician

The PLC Technician is part of Ensign Energy Drilling Solutions, a small team responsible for the planning, design, field installation and support of drilling rig automation and controls systems across all of Ensign’s fleet globally.

The PLC Technician while on rotation (14 days On/14 days Off), is responsible for ensuring that all systems and components of the drilling rig controls are properly installed and thoroughly tested according to specification and customer expectations.

This position requires the use of technical and analytical skills to assist in the development, deployment, and maintenance of drilling rig automation and drilling rig control systems, remote communications kit, and applications in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

The PLC Technician position is also responsible for testing and troubleshooting drilling performance optimization systems in the field.

The successful candidate will be required to travel to Ensign's field offices, rig construction facilities and drilling rigs working in the field.

The position will work closely with those in a leadership role on deployment of projects, provide technical consulting, develop electrical controls systems, and provide remote as well as on-site technical support across Ensign’s global drilling divisions.

The position will work closely with internal customers, and in occasion with external customers, therefore the PLC Technician is accountable for:

• Assist in the development of control systems for drilling rigs and train field personnel onsite as required.
• Assist in the deployment and support of remote access communications systems.
• Efficient in maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation to the prescribed standard
• Identify, develop and deliver field training as required.
• Rotational on-call point of escalation.
• Able to perform physically demanding work including climbing several stairs/steps, working at heights, and lifting equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate orally and in written form clearly and persuasively, able to respond well to questions and concerns

Administrative:

Consistently and actively comply with all Ensign policies, processes, and procedures such as:

• Business Ethics – Understands fully Ensign’s ethics policy and its application in all business dealings including contractual agreements and contract negotiations
• Business Policies
  - Understands and agrees to follow all of Ensign’s Policy and Directives and procedures as set forth in the Ensign Company Policy and Basic Directives Handbook for Employees
• Certifications – Maintains technical and safety certifications required by company or government agencies; remains current on all OSHA, EUSD and other required training
• Drug-free workplace
  - Conforms to a drug-free workplace, not be under the influence of mind-altering prescription or non-prescription drugs, including alcohol and other drugs of abuse.
• Occupational Health and Safety – Understands fully the Ensign Health and Safety policy and self-responsibility for own health and safety at work.

• Demonstrates responsibility to avoid adversely affecting the health and safety of others through any act or omission
• Uses the correct protective clothing and equipment as provided by Ensign and guards against misuse or damage to such equipment
  
  Reports any hazardous situations arising in the workplace that cannot be self-corrected, or injury incurred during the course of work, no matter how minor
• Avoids injury resulting from manual handling tasks, by use of risk assessment, correct mechanical handling equipment and correct manual handling techniques

The PLC Technician is responsible and accountable for the following:

• Deploy and commission PLC based control systems hardware and software on drilling rigs globally as an individual or as part of a team (this will require travel to field locations).
• Survey rigs to understand equipment requirements for integration.
• Troubleshoot remotely and on-site when systems are down or malfunctioning.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information…