Field Technician

freelance.ca; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local environmental services company in Canada is seeking an entry-level field technician for onsite analysis and sampling at various sites. The successful candidate will perform hydrocarbon field sampling and will need to travel daily. A high school diploma and knowledge of oilfield operations are required. Comprehensive training will be provided, and a competitive benefits package is included.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision care.

Paid vacation and flexible sick time.

Professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• H2S Alive, First Aid, CSO, PST, CSTS are considered assets.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driver abstract are required.
• Willingness to learn sampling protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrocarbon field sampling of various substances.
• Participate in on-call schedule, varying with job requirements.
• Travel daily to field sites for sampling work.

Skills

Knowledge of oilfield operations

Strong written and verbal communications

Mechanical aptitude

Ability and eagerness to learn new skills

Education

High school diploma or relevant technical training

Job description

Summary

This is an entry-level role which involves doing some onsite analysis and sample collection at various sites.

What you will be doing

• Hydrocarbon field sampling (oil / condensate, natural gas, water, emulsion)
• Participate in on-call schedule; schedule can vary depending on time of year and jobs that need to be covered
• Field sampling jobs may require out of town stay for short periods of time
• Book field jobs and complete associated paperwork
• Travel will be required on a daily basis
• Field work accounts for approximately 90% of the job

What you bring to the table

• High school diploma / relevant technical training
• Knowledge of oilfield operations
• Strong written and verbal communications
• Mechanical aptitude, experience with a variety of hand tools
• Ability and eagerness to learn new skills and sampling protocols
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driver abstract are required
• H2S Alive, First Aid, CSO, PST, CSTS would be considered assets
• All training will be provided for the right candidate
• This position does not offer accommodations and is not a fly in / fly out or camp role, as such, the successful candidate should be currently local in the Grande Prairie, AB area or willing to relocate.

Why Join Us?

we recognize and value our employees by offering a competitive benefits package, including :

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision care.
• Paid vacation and flexible sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Long-term disability and life insurance.
• Professional development opportunities.