Job Description

Rig Electrician - Onshore Oil/Gas Drilling

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Australia

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Job Description

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Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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Ensign Energy Services (Ensign) is a global enterprise and one of the world's leading land-based drilling and well servicing contractors that provides a unique edge in oilfield service. Our inspired thinking; our innovative use of technology; our confident, dedicated, well-trained workforce; and our culture of achievement define us. We are among the world's strongest, fastest-growing energy services companies. Ensign is equipped with industry leading technology and empowered by a culture of innovation and action. We are able to deliver safety and excellence to our customers where they need us, when they need us.

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We are actively seeking experienced Rig Electricians for our onshore operations.

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Preferred Experience:

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- Previous Oil and Gas or Mining Industry Experience
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- Remote locations requiring FIFO experience
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- Hydraulic Systems
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- Top Drive Experience
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- Power Systems
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- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
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- Electrical Schematics
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- Isolation and Testing
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- Computer literate with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook
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To be successful you will possess:

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- a minimum of 2 years' previous position experience in a heavy industrial or resources industry.
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- Electrical License for QLD desirable
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- Low Voltage Rescue
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- Current, unrestricted Manual Driver's License (essential)
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- Provide First Aid and CPR
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- Working at Heights
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- Wellsite Permit to Work Rev 3 TrainingOperate Vehicles in the Field 4 x 4 Training
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- Confined Space Training
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- Breathing Apparatus Training
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- Gas Test Atmospheres Training
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In return for your skills, experience, and knowledge we will offer successful candidates the following:

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- Crew Change Travel Support
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- Increase, Competitive Industry daily rig and training rates
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- Increased focus on employee development and training for career path progression
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- Expanded services through Employee Assistance Program
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- Referral Program Incentives
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Successful applicants must be willing to undertake functional medical testing to ensure they can meet the physical demands of the Rig Electrician position.

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Strong coordination, time management,verbal and written communication skills, critical thinking skills are essential.

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Ensign is an equal opportunities employer. We embrace the diversity of our people and versatile working arrangements to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we serve.

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Women and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage are encouraged to apply.

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We appreciate your application with us, however, please note that only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. All other applications will be kept on file for future opportunities.

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Ensign Australia Pty Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Applicants must have working rights in Australia to be eligible to apply.

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Website: www.ensignenergy.com

📌 Rig Electrician - Onshore Oil/Gas Drilling (New South Wales)
🏢 Ensign Energy Services
📍 New South Wales