Senior Rig Electrician

Nordic Calista, a recognized well-service provider in Alaska, is looking for an experienced Senior Rig Electrician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, commissioning, and testing of electrical equipment and systems on rigs. T

This position is expected to support the Winter Exploration 2025–2026 season, with an anticipated start date of December 2025 and an end date in April 2026.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborate with the rig manager regarding maintenance, repairs and planning in order to avoid the risk of delay caused by equipment breakdown.

• Responsible for informing rig manager weekly or more often what electrical supplies, tools, and parts should be in stock and ensuring that they are readily available to ensure the safe operational level of the rig, camp, and vehicles that are assigned to the electricians work site.

• Assigned to install and/or repair equipment during rig and camp moves.

• Specialize in the principles of electricity, single, and three phase up to 600 volts.  Specialize in equipment to convert AC to DC power by way of a silicone control rectifier (SCR rig only).

• Must possess good mechanical aptitude and skills. 

• Provide assistance to mechanic and welder and any other duties that may be assigned.

• Ability to adapt to environmentally harsh working environments.

HSE Responsibilities

• Conducts his job duties safely and in compliance with his certification, experience, and Nordic’s HSE policies.

• Follow’s work permitting requirements and is the audit lead for the Electrical Safety Policy.

• Assist Rig Management in identifying operational non-conformances at the work site.

• Reports any spills, un-safe work conditions, and work site hazards immediately.

• Assist in development and implementation of standard operating procedures.

• Assists in any internal audits, as necessary.

• Assists Driller in daily rig site duties.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to perform all work and always communicate with others in a professional demeanor.

• Knowledge and understanding of equipment hydraulics, preventative maintenance and repairs that can be done on site.

• Experienced leader with appropriate industry experience and ability to work with subordinates with diverse backgrounds and skill levels.

• Knowledge of coiled tubing capabilities preferred.

• Knowledge and understanding of well control and downhole hydraulics.

• Knowledge and understanding of how to use calculations needed to perform essential functions.

• Familiarity and ability to continue advancing knowledge with systems such as Pason.

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Ability to analyze problems from data and to identify root causes and provide efficient solutions.

• Ability to cope and adapt to sudden changes in surrounding or emergency situations.

• Ability to follow detailed instructions and to retain and recall instructions in short term memory.

• The ability to prioritize multiple operational problems and implement solutions quickly and economically.

• Ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems and concepts, and make decisions based on available information. Ability to use judgment and discretion.

• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization including employees professionally and effectively, business partners, and third-party vendors via written and verbal communication methods. Ability to work with concentration, accuracy, and attention to detail.

• Must understand and apply professional standards and presentation internally and externally.

• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, both logical and interpersonal.

• Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.

• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.

• Ability to travel to and work in remote locations for extended periods of time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of ten (10) years demonstrable experience as a rig electrician

• Valid journeyman card and license by the State of Alaska or a State with reciprocity required.

• Experience in single and three-phase systems, power generation, PLC controls, SCR as well as AC powered rigs

• Knowledgeable in trouble shooting electrical systems

• Familiarity assorted hand tools required. Must be functionally literate, able to read, write, and perform basic math.

• Familiarity with oilfield-related equipment and procedures preferred.

• Ability to read electrical blueprints to supply required information for updating of drawings, sketches, or information on existing and replacement equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Remote, industrial (noisy, wet, oily steel floor) environment frequently exposed to extreme weather conditions both on and offshore and may require work at various heights on the rig.

PHYSICAL/VISUAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Employee must not be mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect the employee's ability to perform the duties of the position safely and completely.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).