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We are looking for experienced Floorhands, Motorhands and Derrickhands to join our operations in West Central Saskatchewan.
Qualifications and Skills
Class 1 Drivers licence required!!
Previous work experience on a drilling rig
Must have a strong mechanical aptitude
Must be able to work as part of a team and follow directions
Must hold all regulatory safety certificates as required
Working Conditions
Daylight shifts, seven days per week
Shift duration is typically 12-14 hours in length (Day Shift 06:00-20:00)
Work is performed outdoors under a variety of weather conditions
Work is physically demanding
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Continuous learning
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
- Standard First Aid Certificate
- Rig Work Fall Protection course
- Pre-employment Floorhand (Land Drilling Rigs) course
- Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate
- Driver's licence
- Confined Space Entry
Specific Skills
- Manipulate sections of pipes or drill stems at rig floor during drilling and during removal and replacement of pipes, drill stems and drill bits
- Handle, sort and move drill pipes, tools, cement and other materials
- Drive trucks to transport materials and well service equipment
- Clean up rig areas
- Assist in setting up, taking down and transporting drilling and service rigs and service equipment
- Assist other workers to maintain drilling equipment on drill floor
Work Setting
- Drilling and well service contractor
Location Experience
- Prairie region
- Alberta
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)