Drilling Rig Jobs - Canada
Do you have a year or more experience working on an oil rig? Or 2+ years of outdoor heavy labour experience?
Join a team that prioritizes safety, invests in its people, and is focused on the future.
Precision Drilling is looking for HIGH PERFORMANCE/HIGH VALUE seasonal employees.
Precision Drilling is offering the following sign-on bonuses to those with at least 1 year of experience in the following positions:
Floorhands: $2,000*
Motorhands: $3,000*
Derrickhands: $4,000*
Driller: $5,000*
Candidates must be flexible to live in camp and non-camp situations, working 12-hour days on either 14 days on 7 days off or 20 days on 10 days off rotations.
Western Canada is where we are looking for YOU to help us fill the following positions in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan:
Floorhand $40.60/hr.
Motorhand $42.80hr.
Derrickhand $48.70/hr.
Driller $55.70/hr.
ABOUT PRECISION DRILLING
For more than 65 years, Precision Drilling has delivered High Performance/High Value to our oil and gas industry customers. Our rigs and our employees are known as the best of the best in terms of safety, technology, and service to our customers.
ABOUT THE JOB
Our entry-level role is a Floorhand:
The Floorhand is responsible for safely and efficiently performing a variety of physically demanding tasks on and around the drilling rig, supporting equipment, structures, and rig systems. Responsibilities of the Floorhand include:
- Ensure the Rig is kept clean and tidy; housekeeping activities on and about the rig, including cleaning, washing, chipping, painting, and garbage disposal
- Always keep all stairs free of ice and debris whenever possible
- Keep the doghouse and tool house clean and organized, with equipment out of the way and properly organized
- Operate manual tongs and slips to connect and disconnect various tubulars
- Perform repairs and preventative maintenance of the drilling equipment and other components of the rig while adhering to Precision maintenance standards
- Identify any possible problems on and around the rig and assist crew members with repairs
- Keep the Rig Manager well informed of any issues and repairs done on-site
- Assist the Rig Crew with their daily duties on the rig
- Complete training programs as required
- Actively participate in safety meetings, adhering to all applicable Policy and Procedures
- Actively participate in Observation program, and step in and correct at-risk acts
- Assist with moving the rig; this includes rigging up and rigging down/out
- Assist with tripping, nipple in and out, and performing preventative maintenance
- Follow policies, understand Key Beliefs, Target Zero Rules, and Core Values
- Actively aware of all safety hazards and ensure correct safety precautions are taken
- Wear appropriate PPE wherever applicable
- Act as an extra set of hands for the rig with various other duties
- Keep crew truck clean and inspected before use
- Drive in a safe manner
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Previous outdoor heavy labour experience
- A valid driver's license as well as transportation to and from the rig site
- Must be self-motivated and possess a strong work ethic
- Ability to communicate effectively with others
- Ability to follow instructions and take direction
- Willingness to read and understand Precision’s Key Beliefs, Target Zero Rules & Stop Work Authority
- Ability to carry up to 75lbs throughout a shift of work
- Completing a drug test & physical fitness test are both job requirements
EXPERIENCE BONUS: *Must work 750 hours and must be over 1 year since previously employed by Precision Drilling
*Effective for employees hired from Oct 1, 2024-Jan 31, 2025