Pressure Pumping Operator

Weatherford
Clairmont, Canada
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at experienced oilfield professionals with technical expertise in fluid systems and equipment operations, who are comfortable working independently and in remote locations across Alberta.

Best fit for

  • Experienced oilfield workers with a background in coil tubing or pumping units and strong mechanical aptitude
    — “3+ years previous oilfield experience, preferred experience on a Coil Tubing Unit, Pumping Unit experience or Service Rig”
  • Individuals who can interpret technical instructions and manage field teams effectively
    — “Able to understand and interpret instructions both written and verbal”
  • Candidates who thrive in hands-on, field-based roles with a focus on safety and operational efficiency
    — “Follow safety protocols and wear PPE equipment as assigned”

Things to consider

  • The role likely involves significant travel to job sites across Alberta and surrounding areas
    — “Candidates that reside in Edmonton, Whitecourt, Grande Prairie, and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply”
  • There is a clear expectation of working with minimal supervision in field operations
    — “Able to work with little or no supervision”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with fluid systems and wellbore dynamics in your resume and interview responses
    — “Understanding of wellbore dynamics and pressures”
  • Demonstrate problem-solving and troubleshooting skills through specific oilfield examples
    — “Able to solve and troubleshoot problems”
  • Emphasize your ability to lead or manage a fluid technician in your application materials
    — “Manage the Fluid Technician and ensure that they perform their duties correctly”
  • Showcase your communication skills with both team members and clients, referencing written and verbal interactions
    — “Good communication skills both written and verbal”
  • Include forklift certification or experience as a key differentiator in your resume
    — “Forklift certification or experience is a plus”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • successful well operations
  • reduced downtime
  • improved safety records
Typical background
oilfield experiencemechanical skillssafety training

Skills & requirements

Required

Oilfield OperationsEquipment MaintenanceSafety ProtocolsFluid SystemsCoiling Tubing Operations

Preferred

Forklift Certification

Stack & domain

Oilfield ExperienceCoil Tubing UnitPumping UnitService RigFluid SystemsCoil Tubing OperationsForklift CertificationCommunicationProblem SolvingOilfieldHydrology

About the role

Original posting from Weatherford

Job Summary

Weatherford is expanding into the Hydro Lyft service line in Canada. This service is in high demand with many large operators, and we're looking for self-driven individuals. The Hydro Lyft technology is designed to achieve low density while maximizing debris carrying capacity for optimal results in low pressure wells. Candidates that reside in Edmonton, Whitecourt, Grande Prairie, and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply. 

Recruiting in the Grande Prairie, AB area

Responsibilities

Load up and secure chemistry totes for jobs and ensure correct chemicals are loaded for well parametersPerform rig-up and rig-out duties with equipment on location as per rig up layoutOperate equipment and maintain and repair equipment, as requiredRegularly observe equipment-operating parametersReport potential problems to Senior Operator and Operations managerMonitor fluid properties and add chemicals as needed to ensure proper fluid rheologyPerform jar tests and record information as required based on work instructionsTrack product inventory and burn rateAble to calculate well volumes and other oilfield calculationsUnderstanding of wellbore dynamics and pressuresCommunicate effectively with team membersFollow safety protocols and wear PPE equipment as assignedAble to safely operate forkliftAdhere to safe working proceduresManage the Fluid Technician and ensure that they perform their duties correctly 

Skills/Education Required

3+ years previous oilfield experience, preferred experience on a Coil Tubing Unit, Pumping Unit experience or Service RigValid class 5 Driver's licenseAdvanced knowledge of fluid systems and coil tubing operations.Able to understand and interpret instructions both written and verbalAble to identify dangerous conditions and act accordinglyThorough knowledge of safety policies and emergency proceduresAble to interact responsibly with crew members, company representatives at all timesGood communication skills both written and verbalAble to solve and troubleshoot problemsAble to work with little or no supervisionMechanically inclinedForklift certification or experience is a plus 

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Source: Weatherford careers

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