Driller - Well Servicing

Western Energy Services; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retention Bonus

Matched Savings Program - up to 5%

Local work opportunities

Job summary

Western Energy Services in Alberta seeks an experienced Driller for a full-time seasonal role on our well servicing rig crew. You will oversee operations, supervise crew, operate the service rig and BOP systems, and ensure safety and client requirements are met.

Responsibilities include supervising rig activities, mentoring crew, directing rig-up/down, driving between locations, and maintaining equipment. Valid Class 5 license and English proficiency required; multiple tickets preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous service rig experience in Driller position.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers license & reliable transportation.
• Air Brakes Endorsement preferred.
• Fluent in Written/Spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment maintenance and report issues.
• Operate the rig and components during well servicing jobs.
• Mentor and train crew members.
• Identify workplace hazards and implement controls.
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Service rig experience

Fluent English

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Education

H2S Alive

First Aid/CPR

Fall Protection

CSO Certificate

Tools

BOP knowledge

Job description

TheDrilleris an experienced crew member of the well servicing rig crew responsible for overseeing well servicing operations. This includes supervising and directing crew activities, operating the service rig and its components, including rig controls, wellhead equipment, and blowout prevention (BOP) systems, and coordinating all rig-up and rig-down procedures. The Driller is also responsible for driving the service rig between locations, ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment, mentoring and developing crew members, and well servicing duties in accordance with client requirements, company procedures and safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor all equipment maintenance and report any issues to Rig Manager
• Operation of the rig and its components during all well servicing jobs
• Mentor and train crew members
• Identify workplace hazards and implement appropriate controls
• Participate in incident investigations if required and assist with corrective action implementation.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Previous service rig experience working in Driller position
• Valid full Class 5 Drivers license & reliable transportation
• Air Brakes Endorsement is preferred
• Preferred Industry Tickets:
  • H2S Alive
  • Standard First Aid with CPR
  • CSO (Common Safety Orientation)
  • Fall Protection for Rig Work
  • Rig Rescue for Rig Work preferred
  • Well Service Blowout Prevention (BOP)
  • CAOEC Driller Competency considered an asset
• Ability to pass pre-employment testing
• Fluent in Written/Spoken English
• Be willing to work in all weather conditions and work environments with work away from home for periods of time

What we offer:

• Immediate Employee Benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retention Bonus
• Matched Savings Program - up to 5%
• Steady crews with opportunity for local work

Driller position is full-time seasonal position. Seasonal work is based on operational requirements, project schedules, weather and environmental conditions and other factors outside our control.