Rig Technician - Oil Field Services

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• Rental shop

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Train and supervise floorhands, assistants and helpers
• Assemble, erect and install hoisting and rigging equipment

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Standard First Aid Certificate
• Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
• Rig Worker Fall Protection

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Troubleshooting

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Long term benefits

• Life insurance