Yard laborer/Swamper

Job summary

The Yard Laborer/Swamper is responsible for loading and unloading trucks, managing tubular inventory, and maintaining an organized yard environment. They must also adhere to company safety and quality programs while operating heavy equipment like forklifts and cranes.

Job details

Summary: FET Variperm specializes in sand control engineering, completion and work-over tools as well as cased hole fishing services. The role of Yard Labouer/Swamper is responsible for assisting loading and unloading trucks, regular yard upkeep and maintenance to ensure that the area is kept organized and orderly according to company procedures and best practices. This position may require periodic forklift operation. Active participation in FET’s HSE program is required as well as, adherence to all company policies and procedures. Special projects and other duties assigned. Job Duties/Responsibilities: * Handling of various sizes of oilfield casing, which may include operation of a Loader, Overhead Crane and/or Forklift. * Daily inventory management of yard shipping and receiving, pipe allocated to jobs and inventory of completed production. * Inventory counts for tubular inventory, reconciling and inputting into Tally. * Understand and follow safety and quality programs, including non-conformance and risk reporting * Working with senior management, proactively identify, pursue, and successfully implement strategic, operational, and work process improvement opportunities. * Updating and tracking equipment logbook, including tracking hours. * Ensuring the yard is maintained and organized. * Assist with other areas when required. * Assist in loading/unloading of pipe deliveries/pick-ups. * Stacking/unstacking pipe adhering to strict procedures. * Operate basic hand tools and powered hand tools. * Work within the company’s QMS policies and practices and recommend improvements, where appropriate. * Active participation in FET’s Health, Safety and Environment program. * Other duties as assigned. Skills/Knowledge * Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. * Basic math skills and computer skills required. * Ability to work efficiently and independently as well as, part of a team. * Understanding of working load limits. * Knowledge of basic rigging and lifting practices. * Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time. * Strong organizational skills. * Meticulous Attention to detail. Education * Certification in operating forklifts, overhead cranes, loaders and/or other yard equipment preferred. * Grade 12 or GED preferred. Additional education past high school would be an asset. Experience * Previous experience with slotted liner would be an asset. * Experience working in a pipe yard is preferred. * Prior experience operating. About FET FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company, serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy-producing regions of the world. Forum’s products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, from the sea floor to the above ground transportation line. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever-changing challenges. FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non-discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time. As part of our hiring process, we may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to help review and assess applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.

What you’ll do

The Yard Laborer/Swamper is responsible for loading and unloading trucks, managing tubular inventory, and maintaining an organized yard environment. They must also adhere to company safety and quality programs while operating heavy equipment like forklifts and cranes.

Requirements

Candidates should have basic math and computer skills, with the ability to follow safety protocols and work effectively in a team. Previous experience in a pipe yard and certifications for operating yard equipment are preferred.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Forklift operation
• Inventory management
• Rigging
• Lifting practices
• Safety compliance
• Equipment maintenance
• Math skills
• Computer skills
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Overhead crane operation
• Loader operation
• Process Improvement
• Management
• Operations
• Environment Health And Safety
• Risk Management
• Prioritization
• Detail Oriented
• Artificial Intelligence
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Shipping And Receiving
• Inventory Management
• Computer Literacy
• Natural Gas
• Productivity Improvement
• Hand Tools
• Data Recording
• Loading And Unloading
• Quality Management Systems
• General Mathematics
• Forklift Truck
• Overhead Crane Operation
• Pipe (Fluid Conveyance)
• Energy Technology
• Control Engineering
• Refinery Experience

Job areas

• Energy
• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Construction
• Swamper
• Laborer
• Manufacturing Labourers Not Elsewhere Classified
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

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