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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Shop Hand is responsible for assisting with equipment maintenance, repairs, and inventory tracking to support drilling operations. They also perform general yard maintenance, housekeeping, and snow removal as required.
Job details
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 position of Shop Hand is responsible for assisting with equipment maintenance, general repairs and equipment tracking and active rig support as required. Position is based out of Blackfalds, AB. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Clean tools and shop area Perform inventory and organize spare part storage Source parts Assist with minor equipment repair tasks Yard maintenance and housekeeping Repair and track equipment Snow Removal Assist Equipment Coordinator and Mechanics as required Support internal administrative processes as required Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Machinery and Oilfield industry experience preferred Ability to work unsupervised Strong problem solving skills Excellent communication skills Detail orientated Basic computer skills Special Conditions of Employment Must have reliable transportation to/ from work Must have an active driver’s license in good standing Work as directed by reporting supervisor
What you’ll do
The Shop Hand is responsible for assisting with equipment maintenance, repairs, and inventory tracking to support drilling operations. They also perform general yard maintenance, housekeeping, and snow removal as required.
Requirements
Candidates should have machinery or oilfield industry experience and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation to the Blackfalds facility are mandatory.
Listed skills
- Problem solving · Preferred
- Detail-oriented · Preferred
- Communication Skills · Preferred
- Inventory management · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Detail oriented
- Computer skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Equipment Repair
- Equipment Maintenance
- Snow Removal
- Valid Driver's License
- Housekeeping
- Communication
- Computer Literacy
- Problem Solving
- Machinery
- Mechanics
- Operations
Job areas
- Energy
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Administrative
- Shop Hand
- Oilfield / Rig Worker
- Well Drillers and Borers and Related Workers
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
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