Fluid Technician

NES Fircroft; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider is seeking a Contract District Fluid Technician in Lloydminster. This role involves coordinating fluid movement operations while ensuring safety and efficiency. Candidates should have strong communication skills and relevant experience in fluid hauling operations. Responsibilities include developing load plans and collaborating with logistics teams.

Qualifications

• High motivation and a positive attitude.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in fluid hauling or related operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate fluid load plans for operations.
• Monitor tank inventory levels and ensure operational targets.
• Work closely with logistics coordinators to optimize fluid movement.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Decision-making

Facilitation

Education

Relevant post-secondary education or technical diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Our client is seeking a contract District Fluid Technician in the Lloydminster area.

The Contract District Fluid Technician is responsible for the day-to-day execution of fluid movement load plans within the transportation system supporting heavy oil and gas operations. Fluid movement occurs from well tank locations to end destinations such as disposal facilities or batteries and may include emulsion, clean oil, sour fluids, produced water, and/or produced sand.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop and coordinate fluid load plans for day and night shifts, confirming with carriers and verifying against facility capacities and availability to ensure balanced and optimized operations.
• Use operational run sheets, specialized software, and Excel to support the creation of accurate load plans.
• Direct and manage utilization of disposal and facility capacity in collaboration with production operations and carriers.
• Monitor and maintain tank inventory levels to meet operational targets.
• Work closely with logistics coordinators and field advisors to optimize fluid movement processes and troubleshoot issues.
• Implement emergency response procedures during accidents or incidents.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective leadership, decision-making, and facilitation abilities.
• High motivation and a positive attitude with a willingness to take on increased responsibilities.
• Adaptability to shifting priorities and operational needs.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with field operators, service providers, carriers, and team members.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Relevant post-secondary education or technical diploma.
• Certification or experience in incident investigation.
• Safety training, certifications, or related courses.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in fluid hauling or related operations.
• Experience in field safety programs or initiatives.
• Understanding of legal land descriptions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Previous experience working directly with operations teams and fluid hauling service providers.
• Auditing experience or certification.
• Familiarity with SCADA, Intelex, Salesforce, or similar systems.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We support contractors with everything from securing visas and work permits to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.