Top Drive Technician

Company: PD Canada LP Location: Nisku, AB Onsite

The Top Drive Technician is responsible for the day-to-day duties of regular maintenance of Top Drives, studying specific problems, and taking corrective actions to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PD Top Drives.

Precision Drilling promotes a strong safety culture through our "Target Zero" initiative, emphasizing employee well-being and environmental responsibility. We support career growth through robust training and development, encouraging innovation and collaboration. With competitive benefits, a casual work environment, generous time-off policies, and a culture grounded in respect and integrity, we create a workplace where people feel empowered and valued.

- Reading diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures

- Operating rig equipment and dollies to place heavy machinery and parts

- Fitting bearings, aligning gears and shafts, attaching motors

- Align and test equipment, making any necessary adjustments

- Performing preventive and operational maintenance and repairing or replacing defective parts when necessary

- Provide technical support and guidance to the field personnel for the inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of Top Drives

- Maintain standard inspection and repair procedures for the Top Drives

- Ensure that proper fuels, lubricants, pressures, power, and parts are used on the equipment

- Participating in on-call and overtime as required, with regular travel to field locations

What We Need From You

- A high school diploma is required

- Must have a valid vehicle operations license (abstract required)

- 5-7 years' experience working with drilling rig equipment

- Ability to multitask, find solutions, and establish priorities

- Have a sound knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems

- Have the physical strength required to work with heavy equipment

- Exemplary safety skills, both written and verbal

If you are interested in this position and feel like you’re the right person for the job, please apply! Precision Drilling offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, prescription drug, and life insurance.