MOTORHANDS (RIG TECHNICIAN LEVEL I)

• Regularly maintain drilling rig engines, transmissions, heating systems, diesel electric generators and motors, hydraulic systems and other mechanical equipment
• Maintain equipment logs, and preventative maintenance records as required
• Monitor inventories of fuels, oil filters, lube oils, greases and other service items
• Work under the direction of the derrickhand and driller
• Supervise, train and work with floorhands and labourers, ensuring they work safely and efficiently
• Participate in rig mobilization and de-mobilizaion (rig up and tear-out)  

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

·        Experience at the floorhand and leasehand positions first and aptitude for working with machinery.

·        Industry related certificates required for the position.

Rig Technicians often work outdoors where they are exposed to extremes in weather as well as the dirt, dust , noise and fumes common around rigs.  They may be required to work two weeks followed by one week off.  Rig Technicians may travel throughout the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and often are responsible for their own transportation to work sites.