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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Hardband Operator is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of hardband equipment and grinders to meet customer requirements. They must also complete necessary paperwork, perform equipment adjustments, and ensure compliance with company safety policies.
Job details
Reporting to the Division Manager, the Hardband Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of hardband equipment, ensuring quality work and compliance with company procedures, safety policies and customer requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES * Responsible for all the duties associated with the everyday operation of the tool joint hardband grinder unit and the hardband unit * Unit maintenance, size adjustments, and settings of equipment * Performs grinding and application of hardband area to meet customer requirements and Tuboscope SOP’s * If applicable, supervises a crewmember’s performance of rolling pipe to and from the units and other related job duties as required * Paperwork is required to be completed, the hardband operator will be responsible for completion and submission of the paperwork to the appropriate supervisor for review and processing * Responsible for clean-up of the associated equipment following completion of a job * Responsible for periodic equipment maintenance of the units and associated equipment * The Hardband Operator may also perform other inspection/pipe service duties when the need arises * Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS * High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Previous experience operating industrial equipment, preferably in oilfield services, manufacturing, or a related environment. * Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform equipment adjustments, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting. * Knowledge of grinding, welding, hardbanding, or pipe-handling operations is considered an asset. * Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and established operating procedures. * Ability to follow instructions, maintain accurate records, and work effectively both independently and within a team. * On-the-job training in the operation of the equipment * Must possess a valid driver’s licence * Some travel in a Company vehicle will be required (60%) * Driver’s abstract will be required and must meet the requirements for the National Safety Code for drivers according to NOV Canada ULC policies/procedures This position is classified as safety sensitive, and employment would be conditional on satisfactory completion of a pre-employment testing. Preferred method of application and to view all opportunities visit: https://www.nov.com/Careers [https://www.nov.com/Careers] NOV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination or Harassment of Any Kind: NOV is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities for everyone and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. National Oilwell Varco values inclusion and diversity; we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. With over 40 different locations in Canada, and 35,000 people worldwide, NOV is proud to offer their employees competitive pay and excellent benefits, Employer retirement plan contributions, Health Spending account and employer paid premiums. We are also proud to provide on the job training, with potential for advancement within our organization and an Educational Assistance Program NOV thanks all interested applicants, however only those selected for interview will be contacted.
What you’ll do
The Hardband Operator is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of hardband equipment and grinders to meet customer requirements. They must also complete necessary paperwork, perform equipment adjustments, and ensure compliance with company safety policies.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience operating industrial equipment, preferably in oilfield services or manufacturing. A valid driver's license is required, along with strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform physical tasks.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Employer retirement plan contributions
- Health spending account
- Employer paid premiums
- On the job training
- Educational assistance program
Listed skills
- Safety Compliance · Preferred
- record keeping · Preferred
- Troubleshooting · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Equipment maintenance
- Hardbanding
- Grinding
- Welding
- Pipe handling
- Mechanical aptitude
- Troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Record keeping
- Industrial equipment operation
- Equipment Adjustment
- Industrial Equipment
- Equipment Maintenance
- Grinding Machine
- Mechanical Aptitude
- On-The-Job Training
- Operations
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
- Workplace Safety
Job areas
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Engineering
- Operator
- Manufacturing Machine Operator (General)
- Stationary Plant and Machine Operators Not Elsewhere Classified
- Production Workers, All Other
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