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PATCH WANT TO START YOUR CAREER IN THE OILFIELD OR OILFIELD SERVICE INDUSTRIES? This publication will help you find the employers looking for workers today! Look inside to find out how to get working for them tomorrow.
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TIPS FOR FINDING AN OIL & GAS JOB BY CHARLES STRACHEY, ALBERTA HUMAN SERVICES
Are you looking for a career in an industry that is growing, embraces the latest technology, pays good wages, and doesn’t fence you into a cubicle all day? Alberta’s oil & gas industry offers a wide variety of exciting and rewarding career opportunities. Energy workers earn 40 per cent more than the average Albertan: $38.54 vs. $27.72 per hour. And, oil & gas workers are in demand. More than a dozen local energy companies were at the Central Alberta Career and Job Fair (www.centralalbertajobfair.com) on September 10 looking to fill a wide variety of positions, including:
Shop Hands Floor Hands Derrickhands Drilling Rig Hands Well Serving Rig Hands Labourers/Swampers Operators (Frac, Hydrovac, Coiled Tube) Class 1 Drivers Snubbing Operators
Want your resumé to stand out from the others? Companies want to see that you have experience working with heavy equipment outdoors in the weather as part of a team. You can also catch a recruiter’s attention by dropping off your resumé in person or speaking to them at a job fair. This puts a face and a personality to your resumé. Upcoming Alberta Government job fairs are posted on: http://humanservices.alberta.ca/ jobfairs. If you are interested in a job on a rig, the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors offers two web sites where you can test your rig readiness: Drilling Rigs www.rigtech.ca Service Rigs www.servicerigdrive.ca And don’t forget the huge opportunities in Alberta’s Oilsands. There is a list of oilsands careers at: http://albertaoilsandsjobs.net. And some large oilsands employers have helpful careers information and videos on their web sites. For more help with your career planning or job search, visit the Red Deer Alberta Works Centre in First Red Deer Place at 4920 – 51 Street, Red Deer. The centre is open weekdays, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
High ArcƟc Energy is your Įrst choice in Snubbing and specialized well control services in Alberta and is currently looking for experienced professionals like YOU to join our everͲgrowing team!
Now hiring Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics, N2 Operators, experienced Snubbing Operators and Supervisors and an IT Support Technician.
Ready for a positive change? Apply now! Send your resume to careers@haes.ca
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Every working rig creates 135 jobs—25 rig workers and 110 spin off jobs for truck drivers, geologists, engineers, directional drillers, and others. And the rigs are expected to be busy this fall and winter. Alberta’s energy industry offers many fantastic opportunities, but you need some important information before you start sending out your resumés. Recruiters strongly recommend you research a position before you apply. Talk to people in the know, consult a trusted web site or watch a YouTube video about being a Snubbing Operator, for example, before you apply for a job to be one. More than 500 occupational profiles (salary, working conditions, required training, etc.) and 200 videos are posted on the Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) web site http://occinfo.alis. alberta.ca. Oil and gas jobs are physically demanding—many require you to work outside in extreme weather conditions for long periods of time in remote locations. Many rig crews work 12-hour days, 14 days straight. Many employers require job applicants to have their H2S and First Aid certificates, a valid driver’s license, a clean driver’s abstract and be able to pass a pre-employment physical exam and drug-screening test.
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The Opportunity: Field Operators for Contract or Permanent Employment in O’Chiese/Rocky Mountain House TAQA North Ltd., a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company is ranked among the top 15 largest oil and gas producers in Canada. The TAQA North head office is located in Calgary, with field operations in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming that deliver production of approximately 88,000 barrels of oil equivalent/day. We are committed to driving a safety culture and to acting as a socially responsible player in the communities in which we operate. Reporting to the Area Foreman, the Field Operator(s) will be the onsite operator of the Field Equipment. The primary focus of this position is to oversee the day to day operation, inspection, maintenance, alteration and repair of the field equipment. In addition, maintaining accurate records and submissions of all necessary documents and reports, in relation to the Field Equipment. The candidate must be self-motivated, have good mechanical skills as well have good computer skills for day to day work requirements. As a part of this challenging role you will specifically be responsible for: • Responsible for all aspects of safety and regulatory compliance with your designated work area • Perform safety responsibilities such as hazard assessments equipment lock out • Ensure optimization of wells, runtimes and production • Coordinate outside services and provide direction • Ensure proper permits are obtained • Use personal protection equipment required to meet all current regulatory standards and the Corporation’s • Health and Safety policies Oversee the timely notification of the following; • Breakdowns or defects in the Field Equipment requiring replacement or repair • Unsafe conditions or any security issues • Accidents and incidents affecting health or safety that may result in personal injury • Incidents resulting in impairment of the environment • Incidents of losses to the Field Equipment • Ensure the necessity for the protection of life, health, property and the environment in the event of fire, flood, storm, explosion, serious accident or any emergency • Obtain written approval by the Foreman prior to conducting any operations relating to the Field Equipment that are beyond the scope of day to day maintenance and operating activities, including without limitation, any non-routine maintenance, repairs and alterations. This would include, any modifications, expansions, deletions or additions to existing facilities, the removal of existing facilities or the installation of new facilities The Successful Candidate will possess: • Preference will be given to candidates with direct field experience and a working knowledge of regulatory requirements for the Oil & Gas industry • Candidates must live in the Rocky Mountain House area to be available for call outs We welcome interested candidates to apply to www.wemeanenergy.com.
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We’re hiring! Join our construction team We have local jobs for local people at our Blackfalds Module Yard and our site project in Rimbey. Work with a world-class industrial construction company in a progressive work environment, all while going home to your family every night. Come take the next step in your construction career. For a full list of positions available and to apply online visit: worleyparsonscord.com/careers.
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GREEN HANDS: WHAT YOU NEED & WHEN TO APPLY FROM RIGTECH.CA
You don’t need much formal training to start in this industry. Your company and your crew will work with you to get you up to speed on your responsibilities on the rig floor. That said, drilling companies expect serious applicants to have the following qualifications. • First Aid Certificate • H2S Alive Certificate • Mobility – driver’s licence and vehicle Rigs are busiest in the winter. In the spring, thawing roads and soft fields make it difficult to move equipment. Rigs shut down while industry waits for the ground to dry out. This period of low rig activity is called spring break-up. Because of the way energy companies time oil and gas exploration in western Canada, rig activity will remain low through the summer and start to climb again in the fall. Industry hires for winter operations in November and December. This period is known as ramp up. What Does This Mean for Your Job Application? The hardest times for new applicants to get hired are spring (when rigs aren’t working) and summer (when drilling companies focus on getting experienced employees back to work). The best time to inquire about job opportunities is right before peak rig activity (November and December). That’s when the industry fills crew vacancies with new applicants. Fall is also a good time to inquire about employment. Rig work is also cyclical. Market investment in oil and gas means more rigs go to work. When these commodities are high in stock market value, rigs are busy.
STUDON Electric & Controls Inc. is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We are an industry leading Electrical & Instrumentation Contractor that prides itself in having committed and dedicated . employees
WE ARE HIRING! Full-time, permanent Maintenance Electricians in the Cold Lake area looking for long-term work with a major Oil Company Local Candidates Preferred – Relocation Assistance Provided The ideal candidates will have the following: • Journeyman Electrician • Fall Protection, CSTS (Version 0.9) • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Committed dedication to safety; reÀected in practice and experience • A team player with strong people skills • Clean Abstract (Company Vehicle Supplied) Please note: This is a 4 days on/3 days off work week.
STUDON offers a competitive salary, and an opportunity to apply your skills in a challenging and rewarding environment.
Swampers • Bed Truck Operators • Winch Truck Operators • Journeyman Picker Operators
Please forward your resume to the address below. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates interviewed will be contacted.
Red Deer, AB T4N 5H3 OFFICE 403-597-7273
FAX 403-341-3968
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STUDON Electric & Controls Inc. ATTN: Shelley Koncur Fax # 403-342-6505 Email: skoncur@studon.com
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Essential Energy Services is now hiring for various positions throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Essential offers: competitive wages , comprehensive benefits plan registered retirement savings plan, employee incentive plan
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Now Hiring: Rig Managers, Field Supervisors, Operators, Drillers, Derrick Hands, Floor Hands, Boiler Hands, Motor Hands, Lease Hands, Tool Hands, Shop Hands and Trainees. Please submit your resume, certifications and a current driver’s abstract via Essential’s website, fax at 403-264-3119 or email people@essentialenergy.ca
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JOIN A WINNING TEAM
REWARDING CAREERS START HERE Strike Energy Services Inc. is an industry leader that invites top notch, high caliber people to join our team.
We want you to join our team & Grow with us! Surface Wellhead and Completion Services are immediately seeking dynamic and motivated individuals for the following positions:
Surface Wellhead:
Interested applicants may forward their resumes to: info@strikeenergy.com
- Distribution Coordinator : Grande Prairie - Frac Coordinator : Grande Prairie - Service Coordinator : Grande Prairie - Service Technicians : Grande Prairie, Red Deer & Bonnyville - Assemblers : Grande Prairie & Edmonton - Temporary Planner : Edmonton - Senior Mechanical Engineer : Edmonton
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We have immediate opportunities available, including: • Superintendents • Pipefitters • Welders • Foremen • Equipment Operators
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Frac Flowback & Wireline Field Assistants & Supervisors - AB : Blackfalds, Grande Prairie, Medicine Hat, Whitecourt, Vegreville - BC : Fort St John *Apply online at: www.cs.fmcti.com*
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Go further with an RDC Trades Apprenticeship
NOW HIRING Do you have what it takes to be a WISE Guy?
Wise Intervention Services Inc. is now hiring for the following positions:
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• Earth Loop Technician
• Water Well Driller
• Rig Technician
• Steamfitter/Pipefitter
• Heavy Equipment Technician
• Instrument Technician
• Electrician
• Millwright
• and more
For more information: rdc.ab.ca/programs | email: tradesandtechnologies@rdc.ab.ca
Coil Tubing Spread Supervisors Coil Tubing Operators Crane Truck Operators Nitrogen Pump Operators Fluid Pump Operators
Join the latest Skills Revolution
Competitive Wages and Benefits. Priority given to applicants with relevant experience, and a Class 1 Drivers License. 21 and 14 day rotations are offered as well as covered flights and a living allowance. Wise will also provide any oilfield tickets needed. For more information see
Robotics | Computer Programming | Technical Writing | Automation | and more! • Electrical Engineering Technology • Mechanical Engineering Technology • Instrumentation Engineering Technology (pending Government approval) Through RDC’s family of technology programs, you’ll gain highly in-demand skills that are on the cutting edge of industry needs.
www.wiseisi.com Please Forward All Resumes to jobs@wiseisi.com or by fax to 403-340-1046
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Join our Calfrac Red Deer Team Today Calfrac Well Services has built a world-class pressure pumping Services Company with locations worldwide. Our state-of-the art equipment and advanced processes allow us to operate a modern fleet of custom designed fracturing, and coiled tubing units. We are one of the global energy industry’s fastest growing pressurepumping providers!
NOW HIRING
If you’re like most people, you want to be part of a winning team. By providing industry leading training and attracting people who are focused on the right core values: ethics, energy, and an entrepreneurial spirit we’ve created that winning team. We are eager to learn more about what you’ve done, what you can do, and where you would like to go!
for all positions!
As we grow, we are currently looking for talent in a number of local and rotational Field and Maintenance positions in Alberta (Red Deer, Medicine Hat, and Grande Prairie) including:
Operators, Fracturing and Coiled Tubing (Class 1 drivers license is required)
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Supervisors, Fracturing and Coiled Tubing (Class 1 drivers license is required) Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics Electronics Technicians
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EXPECT LEADERSHIP Leading the way in workplace safety – Sanjel, Canada’s largest privately owned global energy service company is leading the industry in safety everywhere we operate. Our employees are working together to achieve the lowest consolidated TRIF (Total Recoverable Injury Frequency) rate in our history – and we are committed to even better. If safety is as important to you as it is to Sanjel, you owe it to yourself to consider a career with a safety leader.
CLASS 1 DRIVERS & CLASS 5 (NON-GDL) OPERATORS & SUPERVISORS CEMENTING, FRACTURING & COILED TUBING SERVICE LINES You have expertise, a passion for excellence and improvement, and a commitment to safety – bring them to work as part of our team. What’s in it for you? Rotations that fit your lifestyle, competitive salaries and benefits, training and development opportunities with a focus on career advancement and a commitment to getting the job done safely. Speak to a recruiter at 1.800.9SANJEL, e-mail careers@sanjel.com, or drop off your resume at:
Safe. Smart. Solid. That’s Sanjel.
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