Automations & Controls Mgr/Electrical Engr

This is a full-time, position in Casper, Wyoming About Us: At True Drilling, we’ve been drilling deep and working hard since 1948 — built on a legacy of safety, strength, and getting the job done right.

About True Companies

• From the rig floor to the headquarters office, we operate with grit, precision, and a deep respect for the people who make it all happen.
• If you’re ready to be part of a team that values hard work, rewards commitment, and leads the way in oilfield excellence, we’ve got a place for you.
• Join us and help power the future—one well at a time.
• We believe in rewarding hard work and supporting your future.
• We take care of our people—because we know they’re the heart of everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Own fleet-wide electrical repairs, controls, and automation performance and reliability.
• Own the Rig 42/43 electrical and controls scope: refurbishment, troubleshooting, repairs, parts specification and ordering, repair scheduling, and commissioning.
• Manage fleet electrical parts ordering and critical spares, and schedules electrical repairs across all rigs.
• Review and approve all NOV and third-party electrical and controls quotes, invoices, and service calls.
• Lead automation strategy and recommend capital upgrades.
• Establish preventive maintenance, software backup, and calibration standards.
• Set technical direction, training, and competency standards for Automation and Controls Technicians.
• Troubleshoot and repair top drives, draw works, VFDs, choppers and braking systems, Twister, block height, and slip-cut systems.
• Perform software installations, backups, calibrations, and rig health checks in-house.
• Lead electrical controls commissioning on upgrades.
• Create and maintain the fleet troubleshooting procedures and control documentation library.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Education, Experience and/or

• Abilities A bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of five (5+) years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial electrical, automation, and controls systems; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Direct experience with rig drilling systems such as top drives, draw works, VFDs, choppers and braking systems, block height, and slip-cut systems.
• Ability to program, troubleshoot, back up, and restore Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC systems.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, including AC/DC drives and power distribution.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, P&IDs, and OEM technical documentation.

Preferred

• Education, Experience and/or Abilities Experience with NOV equipment and control systems, including Twister or similar automated drilling controls.
• Additional Eligibility Qualifications English language fluency, verbal and written.
• Acceptable results of a pre-employment background check, credit check and drug/alcohol test.

Benefits

• We don’t just offer jobs—we offer a future.
• As part of the True companies family, you'll enjoy a generous, well-rounded benefits package designed to support your life in and out of work.
• Benefits include competitive health coverage, dental/vision insurance, up to 4 weeks of vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, 401(k) with employer match, company-paid life and disability insurance, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and more.

True Drilling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Vets, Disability #indfield