Government of Canada - Western

floorhand - oil and gas drilling


Pay39.50 / hour
LocationLloydminster/Alberta
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 41952978

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • No degree, certificate or diploma

      Experience

      Will train

      On the road

      Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

      Work site environment

      • Outdoors
      • At heights
      • Confined spaces
      • Dangerous
      • Wet/damp
      • Noisy
      • Odours
      • Hot

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • 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
      • Clean up rig areas
      • Assist in setting up, taking down and transporting drilling and service rigs and service equipment
      • Drive trucks to transport materials and well service equipment

      Credentials

      Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

      • Oil Sands Safety Association (OSSA) basic safety orientation (BSO)
      • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
      • Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate
      • Confined Space Entry Training
      • Rig Worker Fall Protection

      Experience and specialization

      Field work location experience

      • Alberta
      • British Columbia
      • Maritimes
      • Ontario and/or Quebec
      • Prairies region
      • Territories

      Additional information

      Security and safety

      • Medical exam
      • Drug test

      Transportation/travel information

      • Valid driver's licence
      • Own transportation
      • Own vehicle
      • Willing to travel
      • Willing to travel regularly
      • Willing to travel for extended periods
      • Public transportation is not available

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Fast-paced environment
      • Repetitive tasks
      • Handling heavy loads
      • Physically demanding
      • Attention to detail
      • Bending, crouching, kneeling
      • Overtime required

      Weight handling

      • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

      Own tools/equipment

      • Steel-toed safety boots

      Personal suitability

      • Team player

      Benefits

      Health benefits

      • Dental plan
      • Disability benefits
      • Health care plan
      • Vision care benefits

      Financial benefits

      • Life insurance
      • Pension plan
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