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Job Title:           SCR Electrician

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following

--    Installs and maintains electrical wiring and equipment such as motors, generators, air conditioning, alarm system, and SCR unit.

--    Splices wires with knife or cutting pliers and sodiers connections to fixtures, outlets and equipment.

--    Tests circuit connections using electrical test equipment.

--    Installs, tests and maintains electrical equipment such as air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment.  Installs and repairs lighting systems when required.

--    Repairs electrical equipment such as panel lighting, circuit breakers, junction boxes, voltage regulators and reverse current relays.

--    Builds and installs electrical distribution panels for motor starting and operations.

--    Builds, installs and maintains alarm system.

--    Installs, calibrates and maintains gas detection equipment.

--    Maintains a preventative maintenance schedule for all electrical equipment.

--    Ensures an adequate amount of spare parts are on hand at all times.  Submits requisitions to Toolpusher / Purchasing Manager for approval.

--    Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate cause of trouble.

--    Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections, and inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.

--    Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.

--    Repairs or replaces defective parts.

--    Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.

--    Lubricates and cleans parts.

--    Starts devices to test their performance.

--    Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.

--    Initiates purchase order for parts and machines.

--    Maintains a preventative maintenance schedule for all mechanical equipment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

      --    None.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

      --    Must possess a High School diploma.

      --    Must possess the necessary experience in order to perform the primary functions of the job as shown above.

      *     Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed at any time at the discretion of your manager, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

      --    Must be able to read and write in order to prepare daily reports.

      --    Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to recognize hazards, alarms, and warnings and the ability to convey these to the proper personnel.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

      --    Must possess mathematical skills required for certification as an electrician.

ABILITY

      --    Must possess good reasoning skills.

      --    Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others.

      --    Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws, regulations and company’s safety policies.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

      --    Must possess all the current certifications and licenses necessary to safely perform the primary functions of the job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting, standing, walking, lifting materials (maximum 100 pounds), carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, climbing using legs and arms, balancing, stooping, kneeling, repeated bends, crawling, reaching high and low, and repetitive twisting or pressure, involving wrist and hands.  Hearing, seeing (including depth perception and peripheral vision), ability of rapid mental coordination simultaneously.  Must be able to tolerate continuous vibrations and elevated noise levels as well as tolerate wearing personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to, a hard hat, steel toed safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, safety glasses, goggles and full body harness.  Mentally alert for entire regular shift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

This position works in various locations – both in the U.S. and internationally.  In international locations, may be subject to extreme temperatures, hostile environments, civil unrest, etc.  Also, travel to and from work location may require extended layovers in unfamiliar locations.  Exposure to temperature changes, wetness, confined spaces, chemicals, grease and oil, working with ladder/scaffold, working with hands in water, and working alone.  Parker Drilling Company will supply adequate training and equipment to meet the functions of the job.

General Criteria for Rig Positions:

      --    Must be able to work in a drug-free workplace -- not be under the influence of mind-altering prescription or non-prescription drugs, including alcohol and other drugs of abuse.

      --    Normally personnel work a 7-day on, 7-day off or 14-day on, 14-day off work schedule -- a minimum of 12 hours a day on offshore rigs.