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Technical Specialist in Training

The Technical Specialist in Training will complete an 18 to 24-month program involving rotations through field, lab, and corporate environments to gain operational expertise. Responsibilities include assisting with fracturing and coiled tubing operations, performing laboratory quality control, and supporting technical services through data entry and job program creation.

  • On-site
  • AB
  • Posted Aug 26, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

ROLE STATEMENT: The Technical Specialist in Training (TSIT) will be a member of the Technical Services department responsible for progressing through an advanced 18 to 24 month training program in the Field, Lab and Corporate Head Office. Reporting to the Lead Operations & Training, the TSIT will focus on gaining firsthand experience to all areas of our business while growing technical and operational understanding of hydraulic fracturing, coiled tubing and acid/nitrogen operations. SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES: The TSIT Program consists of four main phases: 1. Orientation and Lab Technical Services – Calgary Head Office and Calgary Lab 2. Fracturing – In the Red Deer or Grande Prairie District Fracturing Departments 3. Coiled Tubing and Nitrogen (CTAN) – In the Red Deer or Grande Prairie District CTAN Departments 4. Technical Services – Calgary Head Office Orientation * Attend the Orientation and Training School (OaTS) to gain all oilfield tickets required by law and to understand all Calfrac procedures and policies to ensure safety objectives are adhered to Fracturing * Participate in field site training in pressure pumping operations, materials and product management, logistics and software use * Become familiar with basic fracturing concepts to understand how each piece of equipment operates and their relative importance to the operation * Shadow fracturing operators and or supervisors to gain a further understanding such as the following; equipment operational limitations, plumbing and operation of units, chemical loading and transferring, chemical tote-strapping, chemical injection points and pre-job QA/QC, treating iron rig in and rig out procedures, iron and equipment maintenance / inspection, check valve operations and isolation tools, hydraulics and pneumatics and proppant transport, onsite storage and handling * Assist the data van operator as they set up their monitoring software, connect cables to the integral equipment, pressure test treating iron, communicate with members of the crew and execute the job CTAN * Become familiar with basic coil tubing concepts to understand how each piece of equipment operates and their relative importance to the operation * Learn the fundamentals of Coiled Tubing operations such as spooling, BOP operations, injector operation, stripper operation, accumulator operation and pipe management and fatigue * Learn the different aspects of Coiled Tubing such as fluid pumpers, Nitrogen pumpers, Spooling trailers, and Coil Rigs * Learn the different operations that the Coiled Tubing group is capable of such as Annular Fracturing, Velocity Strings, Mill Outs, Fishing, Tubing Conveyed Perforating, and Clean Outs Lab * Laboratory training will include fluid QA / QC, fluid system chemistry and field QA / QC support if required * Gain an understanding of the individual chemicals and the importance of each * Shadow an on-call person, learning each of the tests required and gaining an appreciation for the types of service work that can occur. Technical Services Head Office * Training to include job program creation in both Frac & CTAN, treatment evaluation, satellite fracturing hosting, data entry and support to technical and sale services * Work with Technical Services members and management team and receive basic exposure to daily operations within the group * Become familiar with the work flow process including Operations, Engineering and Sales KEY ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES: * A highly energetic, self-starter comfortable working in a fast paced environment that is deadline driven; more importantly is centered on providing quality information * Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and verbal and written communication skills * Must be able to interact effectively and work comfortably with both field and management staff * Comfortable in a dynamic, project driven, team based environment * Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook is essential * Ability to work demanding field schedules including day and night shifts on a 15 days on and 6 days off schedule * Intermediate mechanical and troubleshooting skills * Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions in remote locations Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high attention to detailEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: * 0 – 2 years’ related experience preferred * Minimum of a 2 year Engineering Technologist Diploma or a 4 year Engineering Degree * Experience in the oilfield services sector is considered an asset * A clean 5 year drivers abstract and minimum Class 5 Drivers License *this role will be based in our Grande Prairie, Red Deer or Medicine Hat locations for 18 – 24 months and then will transition to a Calgary-based role We would like to thank all applicants for applying to this role but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Technical Specialist in Training will complete an 18 to 24-month program involving rotations through field, lab, and corporate environments to gain operational expertise. Responsibilities include assisting with fracturing and coiled tubing operations, performing laboratory quality control, and supporting technical services through data entry and job program creation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a minimum of a 2-year Engineering Technologist Diploma or a 4-year Engineering Degree. Applicants are required to have a clean 5-year driver's abstract and a valid Class 5 Driver's License, along with the ability to work demanding field schedules in remote locations.

Listed skills

  • Microsoft ExcelPreferred
  • CommunicationPreferred
  • LogisticsPreferred
  • Microsoft WordPreferred
  • Microsoft OutlookPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Hydraulic fracturing
  • Coiled tubing
  • Nitrogen operations
  • Pressure pumping
  • Data monitoring software
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • QA/QC
  • Chemical handling
  • Logistics
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication
  • Self-Starter
  • Energetic
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Workflow Management
  • Ability To Meet Deadlines
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Chemistry
  • Management
  • Data Entry
  • Sales
  • Pipe (Fluid Conveyance)
  • Hydraulics
  • Hydrostatic Testing
  • Plumbing
  • Spooling
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Oil Fields
  • Operations
  • Perforation
  • Pneumatics
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Product Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Technical Services
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Coiled Tubing
  • Quality Control

Job areas

  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Trades
  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing
  • Technical Training Specialist
  • Training and Development Specialist
  • Training and Staff Development Professionals
  • Training and Development Specialists

Additional details

Minimum education
College diploma
Minimum experience
0+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week