Automation Engineer III

Canrig Drilling Technology is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Controls Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for design support, implementation, deployment (I&C), and support for control systems for drilling rigs. This role requires a strong understanding of drilling rig equipment and process, PLC hardware and programming, SCADA systems, industrial networks and communications, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s) and Power Systems, and HMI development to ensure efficient and safe drilling operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and Implementation:

  • Support the development and implementation of advanced control systems for drilling rigs and drilling rig equipment, including participation in customer and vendor-facing meetings, and internal design and status reviews.

• System Support:

  • Perform regular support activities such as lab and shop floor set-up, integration testing, factory and customer acceptance testing.

• Technical Support:

  • Participate in and perform troubleshooting of drilling rig and associated equipment control systems to minimize downtime and optimize performance.

  • Provide technical support and guidance to internal field technicians, drilling operations, and support teams.

• Safety Protocols:

  • Ensure all control systems comply with industry safety standards and regulations.

• Collaboration:

  • Work closely with Canrig engineering team, Nabors and 3rd party operations teams to integrate new technologies and improve existing systems.

• Documentation:

  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation for control systems and procedures, such as product documentation, functional requirements documents, software release documents, commissioning documents, etc.

• Training:

  • Train and mentor junior engineers on control system design, implementation, and maintenance.

  • Train and support field technicians on the deployment, set-up, and commissioning of drilling rigs and drilling equipment control systems.

• Others

  • The employee is responsible for performing duties in accordance with the company’s policies, procedures, and quality objectives

  • The employee has the necessary authority to make decisions within their scope of work, escalate issues as needed, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure operational effectiveness.

  • The employee is accountable for the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of their work, as well as for reporting any nonconformities or risks that may impact quality, legal compliance, safety, environment, or customer satisfaction.

  • Support and participate in achieving organizational QHSE objectives.

  • Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and maintaining control systems for drilling rigs

• Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley or Siemens)

• Experience with SCADA systems and HMI development

• Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

• Hands-on approach to problem-solving

• Knowledge of industry safety standards and regulations

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

• Positive, solution-oriented mindset (“Can Do” attitude)

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs (preferred over Siemens)

• Experience with ABB and GE Converteam VFDs

• Familiarity with Industrial PCs, Servers, and industrial communication protocols and networking