Top Benefits
About the role
Title**:** Motor Hand
Reports to**:** Driller
General Summary of Position**:** The Motorhand position is deemed to be a “Safety Sensitive” position due to the proximity of heavy industrial machinery. A Motorhand provides manual labor as required to operate and maintain the rig's diesel and electric engines.
The Motorhand orders tools and replacement parts for these engines and is responsible for testing the machinery for operability and safety and is required to clean and maintain engines at all times. They also operate and maintain the boiler systems. Motorhands are responsible for the training, supervising and assisting of the other crew members as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:**
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Regularly maintain drilling rig engines, transmissions, heating systems, diesel-electric generators and motors, hydraulic systems and other mechanical equipment.
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Monitor inventories for fuel, oil filters, lube oils, greases and other service items.
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Maintain equipment logs and preventative maintenance records as required.
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Operate and maintain the engines that run the draw works, turn rotary table and circulate drilling fluid.
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Ensure usage of proper safety equipment.
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Ability to follow directions, comply with company guidelines and work safely.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:**
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Ability to work safely and plan.
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Strong Leadership skill.
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Ability to work in a team setting.
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Strong communication skills and good organizational skills.
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Strong Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
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Ability to judge distance and spatial relationships.
Experience**:**
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Previous hands-on experience in all positions up to and including Motorhand.
Certifications and Licenses**:**
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Must be at least 18 years of age.
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Valid H2S Alive Certification.
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Valid CSO Certification.
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Confined space entry and rescue certification.
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Fall Protection and Rig Recue for rig work.
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Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to and from site.
Why Horizon Drilling?
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Best Drilling industry safety records in Canada
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Family Health & Dental benefits
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Up to 5% RRSP matching contributions
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60-day free coverall program
-
Competitive rates
Safety and Physical Demands**:**
Working on a drilling rig comes with many physical demands and a commitment to a safe work environment. A rig worker is exposed to all weather conditions, long hours and rigorous physical demands. Horizon Drilling is committed to ensuring rig workers meet these physical demands by having each employee complete a substance screening and strength and mobility test before them being hired. Rig workers should be able to successfully lift 50 lbs., work 12 hours shift in extreme weather conditions and can work in a team environment. Horizon Drilling is dedicated to the continuous improvement of safety.
Horizon Drilling is part of Western Energy Services Corp. with operations in Canada and the USA. We have one of the newest fleets of both Drilling and Well Servicing Rigs in the industry, leading the way with our innovative approach to safety and training by implementing eCompliance which is a cutting edge, mobile first EHS (environmental Health and Safety) platform.
Horizon Drilling is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment.
Job Overview
Date Posted 2 hours ago
Closing Date 15-09-2025
Location Leduc, Alberta
Role Motorhand
Salary: $42.80 - $42.80 per hour
Employment Seasonal
Job Skills
More About Us
Company Name:
Horizon Drilling
Primary Industry:
Oil and Gas
Company Size:
1 - 1000
Founded In:
2004
Phone:
780-986-7450
Location:
Leduc, Alberta
About Horizon Drilling
Western Energy Services Corp. is an oilfield service company which provides contract drilling services in Canada through its division Horizon Drilling and in the United States through its wholly-owned subsidiary Stoneham Drilling Corporation. In Canada, Western also provides well servicing through its division Eagle Well Servicing and provides oilfield rental services through its division Aero Rental Services.
Each business line is focused on the same key principles:
• Attracting and training best-in-class people to deliver our products and services to our strong customer base.
• Promoting a safe and progressive work environment from office to worksite for employees, contractors, customers and communities where we work.
• Optimizing and managing assets to deliver quality products and services that meet the needs of an ever-changing industry.
• Managing its balance sheet to allow for controlled strategic growth and positioning within the marketplace.
Western's strength in understanding the industry coupled with operational expertise and quality equipment, has resulted in Western becoming Canada's sixth largest drilling company and seventh largest well servicing company.
Top Benefits
About the role
Title**:** Motor Hand
Reports to**:** Driller
General Summary of Position**:** The Motorhand position is deemed to be a “Safety Sensitive” position due to the proximity of heavy industrial machinery. A Motorhand provides manual labor as required to operate and maintain the rig's diesel and electric engines.
The Motorhand orders tools and replacement parts for these engines and is responsible for testing the machinery for operability and safety and is required to clean and maintain engines at all times. They also operate and maintain the boiler systems. Motorhands are responsible for the training, supervising and assisting of the other crew members as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:**
-
Regularly maintain drilling rig engines, transmissions, heating systems, diesel-electric generators and motors, hydraulic systems and other mechanical equipment.
-
Monitor inventories for fuel, oil filters, lube oils, greases and other service items.
-
Maintain equipment logs and preventative maintenance records as required.
-
Operate and maintain the engines that run the draw works, turn rotary table and circulate drilling fluid.
-
Ensure usage of proper safety equipment.
-
Ability to follow directions, comply with company guidelines and work safely.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:**
-
Ability to work safely and plan.
-
Strong Leadership skill.
-
Ability to work in a team setting.
-
Strong communication skills and good organizational skills.
-
Strong Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
-
Ability to judge distance and spatial relationships.
Experience**:**
-
Previous hands-on experience in all positions up to and including Motorhand.
Certifications and Licenses**:**
-
Must be at least 18 years of age.
-
Valid H2S Alive Certification.
-
Valid CSO Certification.
-
Confined space entry and rescue certification.
-
Fall Protection and Rig Recue for rig work.
-
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to and from site.
Why Horizon Drilling?
-
Best Drilling industry safety records in Canada
-
Family Health & Dental benefits
-
Up to 5% RRSP matching contributions
-
60-day free coverall program
-
Competitive rates
Safety and Physical Demands**:**
Working on a drilling rig comes with many physical demands and a commitment to a safe work environment. A rig worker is exposed to all weather conditions, long hours and rigorous physical demands. Horizon Drilling is committed to ensuring rig workers meet these physical demands by having each employee complete a substance screening and strength and mobility test before them being hired. Rig workers should be able to successfully lift 50 lbs., work 12 hours shift in extreme weather conditions and can work in a team environment. Horizon Drilling is dedicated to the continuous improvement of safety.
Horizon Drilling is part of Western Energy Services Corp. with operations in Canada and the USA. We have one of the newest fleets of both Drilling and Well Servicing Rigs in the industry, leading the way with our innovative approach to safety and training by implementing eCompliance which is a cutting edge, mobile first EHS (environmental Health and Safety) platform.
Horizon Drilling is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment.
Job Overview
Date Posted 2 hours ago
Closing Date 15-09-2025
Location Leduc, Alberta
Role Motorhand
Salary: $42.80 - $42.80 per hour
Employment Seasonal
Job Skills
More About Us
Company Name:
Horizon Drilling
Primary Industry:
Oil and Gas
Company Size:
1 - 1000
Founded In:
2004
Phone:
780-986-7450
Location:
Leduc, Alberta
About Horizon Drilling
Western Energy Services Corp. is an oilfield service company which provides contract drilling services in Canada through its division Horizon Drilling and in the United States through its wholly-owned subsidiary Stoneham Drilling Corporation. In Canada, Western also provides well servicing through its division Eagle Well Servicing and provides oilfield rental services through its division Aero Rental Services.
Each business line is focused on the same key principles:
• Attracting and training best-in-class people to deliver our products and services to our strong customer base.
• Promoting a safe and progressive work environment from office to worksite for employees, contractors, customers and communities where we work.
• Optimizing and managing assets to deliver quality products and services that meet the needs of an ever-changing industry.
• Managing its balance sheet to allow for controlled strategic growth and positioning within the marketplace.
Western's strength in understanding the industry coupled with operational expertise and quality equipment, has resulted in Western becoming Canada's sixth largest drilling company and seventh largest well servicing company.