Field Service Technician

Forum Energy Technologies; Alberta; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading service and supply company in the energy sector as a Field Technician. This role involves deploying downhole tools and fishing equipment in various weather conditions. You'll work both in the field and in the shop, ensuring tools are ready for operations. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, has strong communication skills, and is dedicated to safety and quality. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and customer service. If you're ready to tackle challenges in the energy industry, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience with downhole tools and cased hole fishing equipment is preferred.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and clean abstract required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deploy downhole tools and fishing products from rigs.
• Communicate effectively with clients and assist in tool assembly.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in various weather conditions

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Powered hand tools

Job description

FET Variperm is a class leading service and supply company specializing in sand control engineering, completion and work-over tools and cased hole fishing services. Our very name derives from the concept of Variable Permeability – the ability to change permeability to control results. And that’s what we do: our customized sand control solutions allow us to respond quickly to the ever-changing variability of our customers’ vertical and horizontal well operations.

Field Technician’s help deploy the company’s line of down hole tools and cased hole fishing equipment. This position requires working outside in all types of weather, and shop work/maintenance is also a component of this position when not working in the field. Previous experience in the assembly/disassembly and maintenance of downhole tools and associated equipment is preferred.

Work Schedule:

willing to work upwards of 60 hours a week on a rotating schedule.

Duties:

• Prepare and deploy downhole tool and cased hole fishing product line from service and drilling rigs.
• Assist in preparing tools and associated equipment to ensure they arrive at location on time.
• Assist in the supervision of tool assembly and deployment on location.
• Communicate effectively with clients, and internally with other departments.
• Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting to site operators.
• Develop and maintain strong external/internal client relationships in support of company values and objectives.
• Operate basic hand tools and powered hand tools.
• Maintain company vehicles.
• Maintain field records from daily operations and complete field tickets.
• Perform work safely and follow established work procedures.
• Adhere to health, safety and quality policies, as well as all company policies and procedures.
• Participate in training and safety meetings.
• Other duties as required.

Competencies:

• Able to meet tight deadlines and do so safely.
• Mechanically inclined, and ability to use small hand tools and/or power tools.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Team player.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; dedication to quality and customer service.
• Physically capable of moving/lifting heavy objects up to 50 lbs., bending, standing, gripping, sitting/driving, walking, and climbing repeatedly for extended periods.
• Able to work outdoors for extended periods of time and in all types of weather conditions when conducting field visits.
• Able to be on-call, work overtime, and travel.
• Able to work in congested or confined areas, and with exposure to loud noises and vibration.

Qualifications:

• Experience with completions equipment, downhole tools, and cased hole fishing equipment is an asset.
• Oilfield and site experience is an asset.
• Working knowledge and familiarity with tubing, drill pipe, and general rig operations is an asset.
• Safety Tickets, including First Aid, H2S Alive, TDG, and WHMIS are assets.
• Must live within thirty minutes of the station or be willing to relocate.
• This position requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license and clean abstract.

FET Variperm would like to thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About FET:

FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company, serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy-producing regions of the world. Forum’s products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, from the sea floor to the above ground transportation line. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever-changing challenges.

FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non-discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.

We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the hiring manager of any accommodations that are required. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.