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This one day program teaches drilling and service rig workers how their
electrical systems operate, how they fail and the maintenance required to
extend the life of the equipment and avoid sudden failures.
It provides an understanding of the operation of all drilling and service
rig electrical equipment from the generators throughout the system to all DC
and AC drives on mudpumps, top drives, rotary tables, drawworks and all
ancillary equipment.
It is taught by senior electrical maintenance instructors and describes the
failure modes of each type of equipment, how to recognize early signs of
failure and the maintenance required to achieve maximum uptime and equipment
life span. Workers will be safety certified in operator electrical safety
practices as prescribed by CSA Z462.
Upon registration, students will be sent a physical learning package for
understanding basic concepts and includes a DMM, components and a learning
manual. To receive this package a participant must be registered at least 1 week prior to the course
Who should attend: Superintendents, supervisors, managers, drillers and crews
You will be able to: Safely operate drilling and service rig electrical systems, recognize system problems and identify impending failures
| Next Essentials of Drilling & Service Rig Electrical Operation and Maintenance for Rig Managers Courses | ||||
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| April 28 – 28, 2025 | Edmonton, AB | OR25097 | $949.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
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Paul Fitton, Champion Drilling"I got a better understanding of how different electrical systems work and got lots of hands on practical learning. My instructor was excellent and helped me personally, so I would remember and understand what I'd been taught."
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Yuri Piplenko, Millwright"This was an informative course and covered a lot of aspects of electrical trade safety. The instructor was intelligent with a good sense of humor. I wish all electrical trades people had the opportunity to study this course."
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Don Lewchuk, Nov Brandt"This was a great course. I learned a lot that I will be able to use out in the field. Also, I got a wake up call to power and what it really can do. I will be using my new rubber gloves and leather gloves when testing."
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Don Dukart, Enbridge"The practical portion of this course was excellent and kept interesting by our instructor. The troubleshooting and circuitry training made this a very worthwhile course."
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Jody Beutler, Layne Christensen"This course was well worth the time and money and gave a good foundation for solving problems. There was lots of real life issues covered as the instructor brought a lot of valuable experience to the class."
Course topics
I. ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS
Objective: Understand the basic parameters measured in an electrical circuit
II. BASIC ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS
Objective: Understand the components and operation of basic electrical circuits
III. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPERATION
Objective: Understand the basic principles of electricity and how circuits operate.
View all topicsI. ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS
Objective: Understand the basic parameters measured in an electrical circuit
- Current
- Voltage
- Resistance
- Ohm's Law
- Watt's Law
- Power
II. BASIC ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS
Objective: Understand the components and operation of basic electrical circuits
- Power Supply
- Loads
- Conductors
- Insulation
- Switches
- Overload
- Short Circuit
- Protection
- Resistance
III. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPERATION
Objective: Understand the basic principles of electricity and how circuits operate.
- Managing Current
- Managing Heat
- Direct Current
- Alternating Current
- Single Phase Systems
- Three Phase Systems
IV. CIRCUIT PROBLEMS
Objective: Understand the difference between power and control circuit problems
- Power Circuit Problems
- Control Circuit Problems
V. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS
Objective: Understand the difference between circuit and system problems
- System Problems
- Maintenance Problems
VI. EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS
Objective: Understand common equipment connections and applicable regulations.
- Protection
- Wires
- Lights
- Switches
- Receptacles
- Cords
- Cables
- Motors
VII. PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS
Objective: Understand the systems that protect people, equipment, materials and the environment.
- Power Company Grounding
- Electrical System Grounding
- Rig Generator Grounding
- Electrical Apparatus Bonding
- Rig Building Grounding
- Site Shack Grounding
- Electrical Equipment Grounding
- Double Insulation
- Fuses
- Breakers
- GFCIs
- AFCIs
VIII. CIRCUIT SAFETY AND CONTROL
Objective: Understand the control of electrical circuits
- Magnetic Control
- Control Devices
- Safety Devices
IX. MAINTAINING RIG ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Objective: Understand how to properly operate and maintain drilling and service rig electrical systems
- Generators
- Generator Busbar
- Switchgear
- Transformers
- Switchboards
- Panelboards
- MCCs
- Magnetic Starters
- Manual Starters
- Cables
- Subpanels
- Lights
- Heaters
- Brakes
- Batteries
- Batteries
X. CONNECTORS
Objective: Understand the importance of connector specifications, connections and maintenance
- Single Phase
- Three Phase
XI. MOTORS
Objective: Understand the operation and maintenance of AC and DC electric motors
- Small HP AC Motors
- Large HP AC Motors
- Large HP DC Motors
- Common Failures
- Uncommon Failures
XII. DC SCR Drives
Objective: Understand the operation and maintenance of an adjustable speed drive controlling a DC motor
- Operation
- Maintenance
XIII. AC VFD Drives
Objective: Understand the operation and maintenance of an adjustable speed drive controlling an AC motor
- Operation
- Maintenance
XIV. ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Objective: Understand how to safely operate and maintain drilling and service rig electrical systems
- Criminal Code
- OSHA
- CSA Z462
- Electrical Shock Hazards
- Arc Flash Hazards
- Electrical PPE
- Test Equipment
- Live Dead Live Testing
- Safe Switching Methods
- Emergency Response
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Wayne Jeffrey
Years of Experience43Wayne joined Canada Training Group with over 40 years of knowledge and experience in the Electrical and Instrumentation industry. As a Master Electrician and Journeyman Instrument Mechanic, Wayne offers a unique perspective to training that provides solid theory with practical applications gained through years of work in the industry. Wayne’s oilfield and agriculture experience encompasses maintenance...
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Quinn Hiebert, Alberta Health ServicesWayne, the instructor, was very clear and communicated very well. He taught very practically, and guided each student.
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Jordan Butler, Alberta Health ServicesWayne was an excellent teacher and brought lots of practical experience to the course.
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Andrew Kazmirchuk, City of OttawaWayne is a wonderful instructor. He explains concepts well and draws from his personal career experience to give us real world examples.
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"This is a good course to take to get a better understanding of what electricity actually does in a low voltage system. It also helped me understand which tools can help me while troubleshooting and what to expect when working with an electrician."
Ron Book, Glenboro Mechanical -
"I got a better understanding of how different electrical systems work and got lots of hands on practical learning. My instructor was excellent and helped me personally, so I would remember and understand what I'd been taught."
Paul Fitton, Champion Drilling -
"This was an informative course and covered a lot of aspects of electrical trade safety. The instructor was intelligent with a good sense of humor. I wish all electrical trades people had the opportunity to study this course."
Yuri Piplenko, Millwright -
"I would recommend this course to anyone interested because you should have an understanding of troubleshooting in this line of work. The instructor was very good, gave detailed explanations and was always willing to help."
Craig R Balfour, Brandt -
"This was a great course. I learned a lot that I will be able to use out in the field. Also, I got a wake up call to power and what it really can do. I will be using my new rubber gloves and leather gloves when testing."
Don Lewchuk, Nov Brandt -
"The practical portion of this course was excellent and kept interesting by our instructor. The troubleshooting and circuitry training made this a very worthwhile course."
Don Dukart, Enbridge -
"This course was well worth the time and money and gave a good foundation for solving problems. There was lots of real life issues covered as the instructor brought a lot of valuable experience to the class."
Jody Beutler, Layne Christensen
| Day 1 | |
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| Start Time, Introduction | 08:00 - 10:00 am |
| Morning Break | 10:00 - 10:15 am |
| Class Time | 10:15 - 12:00 pm |
| Lunch | 12:00 - 01:00 pm |
| Class Time, Followed by afternoon break | 01:00 - 03:00 pm |
| Class Time, End Time | 03:15 - 04:30 pm |
