General Laborer (Inspection Trainee)

NOV; Nisku; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV in Nisku, Alberta is seeking an Inspection Trainee to assist Operators in inspecting and repairing used sucker rods. The role involves handling, cleaning, and inspecting rods in a shop and yard setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and basic safety training; Standard First Aid is preferred. Work includes physical tasks and adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies.

Qualifications

• High school education with the ability to read, write and speak English.
• Strong communication skills.
• First Aid training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Operators in the inspection and repair of used sucker rods.
• Perform thread inspection and basic unit maintenance.
• Clean and inspect rods; sort and visually assess.
• Apply thread compounds; remove and replace couplings as needed.
• Set up and teardown inspection equipment; calibrate units.
• Follow safety, health, and environmental requirements; participate in training.

Skills

English proficiency

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Summary

The Inspection Trainee, in Nisku, Alberta will assist Operators in the inspection and repair of used sucker rods and is responsible for handling, cleaning, and inspection of used sucker rods.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Operators in the utilization of CSR Inspection unit.
• Thread inspection
• Magnetic Particle Inspection
• Cleaning and repair of pipe threads
• Sorting and visual assessment of rods
• 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

• High school education with the ability to read, write and speak a minimum amount of English to perform job duties
• Strong communication skills
• Standard First Aid training preferred

Technical Requirements

• Previous sucker rod inspection experience is preferred but not required
• Standard First Aid training preferred

HSE Requirements

• Work is performed in a shop and yard environment. Possibility to be exposed to dust, fumes or gases and changes of temperature/humidity.
• Physical requirements: squatting, bending, reaching, twisting, lifting up to 23 kilograms, walking on rough ground, and working near moving equipment.
• Required to at all times wear proper protective clothing and equipment and perform duties in a safe manner.