derrickhand - oil and gas drilling

Precision Drilling Canada Limited Partnership; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drilling contractor is seeking candidates for seasonal positions to operate and maintain drilling mud systems. Applicants should have relevant safety certifications and be prepared for a physically demanding role in various locations across Canada. This position offers health benefits and financial perks including bonuses and pension plans.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Life insurance

Bonus

Pension plan

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• Experience in drilling operations is an asset.
• Must hold Standard First Aid Certificate, H2S Awareness Certificate, and Rig Worker Fall Protection.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain drilling mud systems and pumps.
• Write daily basic progress reports.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Gloves

Job description

Overview

Work Term Seasonal

Work Language English

Hours 168 hours bi-weekly

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience Experience an asset

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Confined spaces
• Dangerous
• Wet / damp
• Noisy
• Cold / refrigerated

Work setting

• Drilling and well service contractor
• Remote location
• Various locations

Tasks

• Operate and maintain drilling mud systems and pumps
• Write daily basic progress reports

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Standard First Aid Certificate
• Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate
• Rig Worker Fall Protection

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Drug test
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses not paid by employer
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)