Automations & Controls Mgr/Electrical Engr

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Casper, WY, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Energy
The Role
Own fleet-wide electrical, automation, and controls reliability for drilling rigs. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing industrial systems, managing parts and repairs, approving vendors, leading automation strategy and capital upgrades, establishing maintenance and calibration standards, training technicians, performing PLC software backups and commissioning, and maintaining troubleshooting documentation. The role requires extensive drilling-system experience, PLC programming expertise, and knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and drive systems.
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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. 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.


Why You'll Love Working Here:

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. 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.


What You'll Do: 

  • 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. 


What We're Looking For:

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.



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

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial electrical, automation, and controls systems, or equivalent education and experience
  • Direct experience with drilling rig systems, including top drives, drawworks, 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
  • Experience with NOV equipment and control systems, including Twister or similar automated drilling controls
  • Fluency in written and verbal English
  • Acceptable pre-employment background check, credit check, and drug/alcohol test results
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The Company
129 Employees
Year Founded: 1948

What We Do

True Oil LLC is a private, family-owned independent oil exploration and production company rooted in the American West. It explores for and develops energy assets across the Rocky Mountain region, including several productive western basins. The company emphasizes technical expertise, responsible operating practices, and a long-term perspective, aiming to deliver reliable energy and lasting value while contributing to the communities and economies where it operates.

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