Apprentice/Millwright Journeyman - Artificial Lift

Weatherford; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan seeks a skilled pump equipment technician to repair machinery per blueprints and drawings using hoists, lifts, cranes, and hand tools, while training junior staff.

The role requires a Journeyman ticket or 3rd/4th year apprenticeship, 3–4+ years pumping unit experience, and a valid driver’s license. Relocation to Lloydminster may be required for this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Journeyman ticket or 3rd/4th year apprenticeship is required.
• 3–4+ years of pumping unit experience.
• Valid clean driver's license.
• Willingness to relocate to Lloydminster.
• Strong mechanical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and complete required job documentation (sales orders, work orders, safety docs).
• Rebuild and repair pumping units, gear boxes, hydraulic units and PC top drives.
• Follow up with customers to ensure satisfaction and address questions.
• Always promote safety in all activities.
• Review JSAs for accuracy and completion.
• Report non-conformances or quality issues to management.
• Participate in internal and external meetings.
• Perform in-shop inspections of staff for quality and safety.
• Report to: Supervisor, Technical Managers; Foreman.

Skills

Pumping units experience

Mechanical ability

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Ability to follow instructions

Emergency response ability

Driver's license

Relocation willingness

ERP systems

MS Office

Education

Journeyman Ticket or 3rd/4th year Apprenticeship

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

Repair machinery and equipment according to work instructions blueprints, and other drawings using hoists, lift trucks, overhead cranes, hand and power tools. Train lower-level employees.

Job Description

Repair machinery and equipment according to work instructions blueprints, and other drawings using hoists, lift trucks, overhead cranes, hand and power tools. Train lower-level employees.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and executes required documentation of completed jobs, including sales orders, work orders, safety-related documentation, etc. and ensures all the paperwork is complete
• Rebuilding & repairing pumping units, gear boxes, VSH-2 Hydraulic units and PC top drives
• Follow up with customers to ensure they are satisfied with the level of service they expect from Weatherford by answering any technical questions.
• Always promote safety.
• Reviews JSAs for accuracy/completion.
• Reports all non-conformances/quality issues or potential problems related to the product/service to management.
• Participates in operational meetings (internal & external).
• Perform in shop inspections/evaluations on staff for quality and safety performance.
• Reports to: Supervisor, Technical Managers; Foreman

Skills/Education Required

• Must have Journeyman Ticket or 3rd/4th year Apprenticeship.
• 3-4+ years related experience on pumping units.
• Valid clean driver’s license.
• Should be located in or near Lloydminster or be willing to relocate at own expense.
• Able to demonstrate field/shop competency.
• Mechanical ability necessary to perform job responsibilities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, self-starter.
• Must be able to follow instructions.
• The physical ability to immediately respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to work with various computer software systems including ERP’s and MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

About Us

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.