Oil and gas services, Offshore, Carbon capture, utilization and storage, Well site decommissioning, Geothermal

In this occupation activities may include:

• Lowering, operating and using instruments, tools and equipment
• Recording data and maintaining records
• Performing tests and undertaking maintenance
• Inspecting, testing or measuring materials and products for conformance to specifications
• Cleaning, maintaining, calibrating and repairing measuring instruments or testing equipment

More detailed activities are found under each specialty listed above.

Education

• A high school diploma (or equivalent) is typically required. In order to be a downhole tool specialist, a post-secondary diploma in mechanical, electrical, electronics, instrumentation, petroleum engineering technology or related disciplines is typically required. In other specialties, industry courses and previous experience working on a drilling or service rig are considered assets.

Certifications

• Standard and emergency first aid
• H2S Alive
• Additional safety certifications may be required depending on the role and employer requirements

Licensing

• Requirements are different depending on the role and may include an air brake endorsement, a special oil well operator certificate and Class 1, 3 or 5 driver’s licence.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical assessment and drug test
• A clean driving record

• Shiftwork/variable work hours
• Primarily outdoor work
• Physical work
• Safety-sensitive environment
• Travel likely required
• Work away from home/in-camps

You are adaptable and a quick learner.

• Active listening
• Mathematics
• Mechanics
• Judgment and decision making
• Attention to detail
• Engineering and technology
• Selecting equipment
• Monitoring operations
• Troubleshooting
• Using computers
• Critical thinking
• Public safety and security
• Installing equipment
• Complex problem solving
• Maintaining equipment