Rig Electrician – Technical Questionnaire

As part of our selection process, you’re about to embark on a test designed to assess your skills and knowledge relevant to the role you’re applying for. Below are some important details to help you understand the test structure and what’s expected:

Passing Score: To successfully pass this test, you’ll need to answer at least 70% of the questions correctly. This threshold has been set to ensure that candidates meet the high standards required for the position.
Test Duration: You will have 20 minutes to complete the assessment. This time limit has been carefully considered to allow you sufficient time to thoughtfully respond to each question.

Please Note:

Once you start the test, the timer will begin, and you must complete the test within the allotted time.
Answers will be automatically submitted when the time expires.

The results of this test will be sent directly to the recruiter coordinating this hiring process. Rest assured, regardless of the outcome, this is but one step in our comprehensive evaluation process designed to identify candidates who are most likely to thrive in our organisation.

We wish you the best of luck and encourage you to approach this test with confidence and honesty.

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Results

Congratulations! We are pleased to inform you that you have passed the test.

You have successfully completed the aptitude test. Your performance demonstrates the skills and knowledge necessary for the challenges of offshore mining operations.

We look forward to potentially welcoming you to our team and will be in contact with you.

Thank you for taking the aptitude test.

Unfortunately, based on your performance, we regret to inform you that you have not passed the test.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team, and we encourage you to continue honing your skills and knowledge in this field.

#1. What is the accepted ohm age tolerance in a Rig grounding system?

30 to 50 ohms

0 to 20 ohms

35 to 60 ohms

100 to 500 ohms

#2. What is the purpose of the dynamic brake on the Drawworks?

To use instead of the Drawworks brakes

To reduce traction motor maintenance and fuel consumption

To dissipate motor energy that is produced and the drive provides braking torque to assist stopping the motor

To reduce brake calliper / band wear and tear

#3. What is the sprocket slip protection board for?

Safety interlock in the case a mud pump belt is slipping

To reduce wear and tear from the pump valves

To stop the pump if it goes on high SPM

To reduce traction motor maintenance

#4. What is a PVT on a mud system?

Partial Value of Temperature

Pit Valve Transfer

Pump Value Transfer

Pit Volume Totaliser

#5. How many encoders does a mud pump have?

Select all that apply:

A and C

#6. From where does the VFD receive speed reference on the traction motor?

From the current transformer reference

From the motor magnetisation

From the encoder

From the Driller’s cabin controls

#7. What is the function of the AVR on a generator?

To control air and fuel to the engine driving the generator system?

To stabilise voltage in variable loads

To adjust generator frequency when synchronised

To reduce load while shutting down the generator

#8. What could be the possible issue if the Drawworks blower motor stops after few seconds?

Driller forgot to turn the blower on auto mode

Faulty encoder

Faulty air pressure switch

Traction motor is hot

#9. What kind of LOTO procedure would you state on your work permit when you service a generator set?

Generator main breaker, synchronisation breaker, fuel pump motor breaker

Engine emergency shut down button, Generator main breaker, DC voltage control breaker

Fuel pump breaker, Generator main breaker, synchronisation breaker

SCR or VFD breakers, Generator main breaker and fuel pump breaker

#10. When the link tilts do not work on a top drive, what is the probable cause?

Rotating handler unlocked

High oil pressure

Encoder

Faulty rotating handler hydraulic solenoid

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