Top Drive Technician (Oil and Gas)

The Role

As a Top Drive Technician, you will be working as part of the team inspecting, maintaining and servicing Top Drive equipment both in the Toowoomba workshop and on Rig site locations. This will involve providing equipment installation, repair and maintenance services and completing scheduled work in a competent, professional manner complying with standards and with regard to any Statutory requirements.

This role is not FIFO, the successful applicant must be living in or willing to relocate to Toowoomba, QLD.

Core Duties will Include:

• Dismantling Hydraulic and Electric Top Drive for 250 day, 500 day, 750 day and 1,000 day inspections or recertifications as requested
• Assisting Shop Manager in the Workshop
• Completing mechanical repairs
• Travelling to Rig site locations to assist with:
  • Servicing Top Drives
  • Trouble shooting Top Drive faults
• Training of other Drill Quip staff and new employees
• Communicating and working effectively in the Maintenance Team
• Completing paper based and electronic records
• Maintaining a very Safe and Clean work environment

Key Selection Criteria

• Mechanical or diesel fitter qualifications
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working on Top Drives
• Top Drive Maintenance, Assembly and Operation Diploma
• PMASUP236 Operate Vehicles in the Field (4WD)
• Wellsite Permit to Work
• Proven mechanical experience
• Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively in a team
• Good organisation skills
• Understanding and execution of safe working practices

Other Requirements

• Industry Safety Induction – Safer Together Program
• Experience in maintenance or asset management programs
• Capable computer and data entry skills
• Current contactable references
• Current manual drivers’ licence
• Forklift licence
• Front end loader licence preferred but not essential