General Labourer (Inspection Trainee)

NOV; Brooks; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV in Brooks, AB is seeking an Inspection Trainee to assist Operators in inspecting and repairing used tubular goods, handling pipe, and ensuring quality workmanship in a safety‑conscious shop environment.

Responsibilities include unit calibration, pipe threading inspection, and basic maintenance while following company policies and participating in training programs for skill development and career progression.

Qualifications

• Partial high school education with ability to read, write and speak English to perform job duties.
• Class 5 Driver’s Licence in good standing is required.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to customer service.
• First Aid and H2S Alive training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Operators in the use of Wellhead Isolog, Wellchek, and Classifax Sonoscope Isolog units.
• Thread inspection and Magnetic Particle Inspection.
• Cleaning and repair of pipe threads.
• Drifting and sorting of tubulars.
• Removal and application of thread compounds.
• Coupling removal and replacement.
• Equipment setup and tear down.
• Unit calibration and basic unit maintenance.
• General housekeeping and shop cleanup.
• Follow all company policies and health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Participate in training programs as required by the company.

Skills

Communication

Education

Partial high school education

Class 5 Driver’s License

First Aid certification

H2S Alive training

Tools

Wellhead Isolog

Wellchek

Classifax Sonoscope Isolog

Job description

Job Description
The Inspection Trainee will assist Operators in the inspection and repair of used tubular goods and is responsible for pipe handling, cleaning and inspection and repair of used tubular goods, including drill pipe.

Job Description
The Inspection Trainee will assist Operators in the inspection and repair of used tubular goods and is responsible for pipe handling, cleaning and inspection and repair of used tubular goods, including drill pipe.
Responsibilities

• Assisting Operators in the utilization of Wellhead Isolog, Wellchek, and Classifax Sonoscope Isolog units.
• Thread inspection
• Magnetic Particle Inspection
• Cleaning and repair of pipe threads
• Drifting and sorting of tubulars
• Removal and application of thread compounds
• Coupling removal and replacement
• Equipment set up and tear down
• Unit calibration
• Basic unit maintenance
• General housekeeping and shop cleanup
• Responsible to follow all applicable company and corporate policies, guiding principles, procedures and programs; including but not limited to the process map, support processes, health, safety and environmental requirements
• Participate in training programs as required by the company
  

All other duties as assigned
Qualifications

• Partial high school education with the ability to read, write and speak a minimum amount of English to perform job duties
• Class 5 Driver’s License in good standing
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to customer service
• Standard First Aid and H2S Alive training preferred

This position is classified as safety sensitive, and employment would be conditional on satisfactory completion of a pre-employment testing.
NOV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination or Harassment of Any Kind: NOV is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities for everyone and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. National Oilwell Varco values inclusion and diversity; we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
With over 40 different locations in Canada, and 35,000 people worldwide, NOV is proud to offer their employees competitive pay and excellent benefits, Employer retirement plan contributions, Health Spending account and employer paid premiums. We are also proud to provide on the job training, with potential for advancement within our organization and an Educational Assistance Program
NOV thanks all interested applicants, however only those selected for interview will be contacted.