Top Drive Field Technician

Company: IPMC LIMITED 
Skills: Field Service Tech 
Experience: 3 + Years 
Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree 
Location: LAGOS, NIGERIA 


ORGANIZATION SUMMARY
IPMC is one of Nigeria oilfield service companies providing innovative solutions, technology, and services to the oil and gas industry. The Company operates in Nigeria and has a network of, manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities.
It delivers innovative technologies and services designed to meet the world's current and future energy needs in a safe, ethical, and sustainable manner. Grounded by our core values and inspired by our world-class people, we are committed to being a trusted business partner to those we serve.

JOB Summary
Installs top drive unit and associated equipment at customer's domestic and international locations and instructs and monitors customer's rig crew in proper setup, operation and removal of same to ensure safe and efficient use of equipment in onshore and offshore drilling.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Loads equipment from transport containers at the customer location and prepares the same to rig up the top drive unit in the derrick.
• Climbs derrick to install the Torque Track system, ensuring appropriate torque is applied to all nuts and bolts.
• Uses hoisting system to pick up Top Drive system and installs the control panel and mud hoses (some hoses have hammer unions which must be tightened in place with a 10-15 pound hammer).
• Installs driller's control panel and runs cables to power unit and top drive unit; hooks up fuel and airlines and power cables from drilling rig to power unit.
• Performs pre-established tests to ensure proper functionality of the top drive unit and makes any necessary adjustments.
• Instructs and monitors drillers and drilling crews in the safe operation of the top drive equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance on the power and top drive units, changing oils and filters, tightening bolts, changing parts, and repairing whatever is necessary to maintain the unit's proper function.
• Upon completion of the well, reverses above procedures and rigs down hoses and control cables, top drive unit, torque track, and driller's panel.
• Cleans all equipment and loads into a storage container for transportation to the next site.

Minimum Qualifications / SKILLS
• Preference will be given to those with Canrig Topdrive related equipment experience.
• Electrical / Mechanical oilfield background required
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent in Engineering or other related fields
• Ability to read, comprehend and write in English.
• Ability to effectively present technical information, to colleagues, customers, and vendors.
• Preferably 3 years "drilling rig experience", 2 years as a Driller would be considered an asset.
• This position requires a team player that is comfortable operating in remote locations
• Experience will include experience operating and repairing electrical and/or hydraulic equipment

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Use due diligence and reasonable judgement in carrying out responsibilities of the position
• Possess a strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities
• Attentive in completing paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
• Understand and comply with all Policies and Standards, including, but not limited to Quality and HSES, Legal and Compliance, Finance, Human Resources,

 Ability to read an interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.