Yard Labourer

National Oilwell Varco; Nisku; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Yard Labourer to join their team in Nisku, Alberta. This role involves handling materials in the Tuboscope pipe yard, including loading, offloading, and storing customer inventory. Ideal candidates will have partial high school education, a willingness to learn, and the ability to follow safety procedures. The company offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement. If you are looking to start your career in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Employer Paid Premiums

Employer Contributions to RRSP

On-the-Job Training

Educational Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak English to perform job duties.
• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load pipe from trucks and rail cars using basic equipment.
• Maintain storage racks and guide loaders using hand signals.

Skills

Material Handling

Basic Equipment Operation

Communication Skills

Education

Partial High School Education

Job description

Job Summary:

The Yard Labourer in Nisku, Alberta is responsible for all materials handling functions in the Tuboscope pipe yard, including loading, offloading and storage of customer inventory.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Duties associated with unloading pipe from trucks and/or rail cars, including but not limited to: using hands and/or basic equipment to unload pipe, collaring pipe, using crowbar to push and/or pull pipe to tighten rack, and tallying joints of pipe
• Duties associated with loading pipe onto trucks and/or rail cars, including but not limited to: using hands and/or basic equipment to move pipe from storage rack and load onto truck and/or rail car
• Duties associated with the storage of pipe, including, but not limited to ‘tiering-up’ pipe on storage racks using basic equipment such as crow bars and 2X4’s
• Under the direction and supervision of the Yard Foreman, will maintain storage racks and storage areas
• Guide loaders and operators using hand signals
• Inspect pipe & threads
• May be assigned responsibility of Designated Labourer, which will include additional responsibilities of supervising the activities of the work team, but will not include authority to take disciplinary measures
• 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

Qualification Requirements:

• Partial high school education with the ability to read, write and speak a minimum
• amount of English to perform job duties
• No work experience required
• Ability to understand and follow company policies and procedures

HSE Requirements:

• Yard environment, and working outdoors. Possibility to be exposed to dust, fumes, or gases and changes of temperature/humidity.
• Physical requirements: squatting, bending, kneeling, lifting up to 23 kilograms, reaching, twisting, climbing, 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.

Preferred method of application and to view all opportunities visit:

https://www.nov.com/Careers

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. NOV values inclusion and diversity; we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

With over 40 different locations in Canada, and 30, 000 people worldwide, NOV is proud to offer their employees competitive pay and excellent benefits, including a Flexible Spending Account, employer paid premiums, and employer contributions to our employee’s RRSP. 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.