BOP Shop Service Technician
The BOP Shop Service Technician is responsible for performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on BOP and Aero equipment in both shop and field environments. They will also manage equipment rig ups and tear downs while assisting management with daily operational tasks.
- On-site
- Grande Prairie, AB
- Posted Aug 6, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Western operates contract drilling services across Canada and maintains a United States presence through Stoneham Drilling. Within Canada, Western also provides well servicing and high-quality rental services to support a broad range of customer needs. Across all operations, the company remains committed to safe, efficient, and reliable energy service solutions. Position Summary The BOP Service Technician is responsible for shop and field equipment maintenance and servicing. This position will also be required to complete all other operational tasks as directed by the Base Manager. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Complete field rig ups and tear downs of BOP’s and frac heads BOP servicing, troubleshooting and repairs Service and provide maintenance to all Aero equipment, including shop and field repairs Complete post-job equipment servicing work orders and submit to billing clerk in a timely fashion Provide or arrange technical support for oil and service company personnel as well as other Aero rental shops Complete daily crane and forklift inspections Assist management in day to day operations in all aspects for Aero requirements, including other items not mentioned above Other duties as assigned Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Previous site knowledge of drilling or completion activities is an asset Previous BOP service and repair experience an asset Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to take initiative and work with limited supervision Must be safety oriented Strong trouble shooting and research skills Valid Driver’s License Fork Lift Training considered an asset Over Crane Certified considered an asset Other duties as required
What you’ll do
The BOP Shop Service Technician is responsible for performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on BOP and Aero equipment in both shop and field environments. They will also manage equipment rig ups and tear downs while assisting management with daily operational tasks.
Requirements
Candidates should have previous experience with drilling or completion activities and BOP service and repair. A valid driver's license is required, while forklift and crane certifications are considered assets.
Listed skills
- Forklift operationPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- BOP servicing
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Field rig ups
- Field tear downs
- Crane operation
- Forklift operation
- Technical support
- Safety compliance
- Communication skills
- Initiative
- Research skills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Valid Driver's License
- Research
- Billing
- Communication
- Forklift Truck
- Oil and Gas
- Operations
- Proactivity
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
- Certified Crane Operator
Job areas
- Energy
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Service Shop Technician
- Precision / Fine Instrument Repairer
- Precision-instrument Makers and Repairers
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week