Maintenance Senior Journeyman (Electrician)
Calista Corporation · Anchorage, Alaska · Posted Jul 2, 2026
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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.
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.
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 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.
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 Driller in daily rig site duties.
Knowledge and understanding of equipment hydraulics, preventative maintenance and repairs that can be done on site.
Ability to analyze problems from data and to identify root causes and provide efficient solutions.
Ability to follow detailed instructions and to retain and recall instructions in short term memory.
Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.
Ability to travel to and work in remote locations for extended periods of time.
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 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.
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:
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.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.Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
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