Oil and gas services

In this occupation activities may include:

• Assisting with gathering accurate reliable data throughout the shift
• Recording surface pressures and gas and liquid rates and determining a well’s production viability
• Conducting tests and recording data about flow rate, pressure, salinity or other production factors
• Inspecting well testing equipment such as H2S monitors, ultra-sonic testing equipment or pressure testing equipment
• Driving trucks with the testing equipment to and from drilling sites

Education

• There are no specific educational requirements. However, a high school diploma is typically preferred by employers. Industry-approved training courses and previous experience working on a drilling or service rig are considered assets.

Certifications

• Standard and emergency first aid
• MSDS and understanding MSDS training chemical handling and storage training
• Pipeline Construction Safety Training (PCST)
• H2S Alive
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Fall protection
• Confined space entry
• Respirator fit testing

Licensing

• Class 5 driver’s licence

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

You bring precise record keeping, good hand-eye coordination and physical strength to the job. You can follow procedures closely. You are also able to work independently or as part of a team.

• Attention to detail
• Judgment and decision making
• Active listening
• Public safety and security
• Operation monitoring
• Equipment selection
• Operation and control
• Quality control analysis
• Complex problem solving
• Document use