Career paths
Oil & gas roles
Explore career paths in the Peace Region oil and gas industry. From entry-level positions to senior leadership roles.
Drilling
Entry-level rig position handling drill pipe, operating equipment, and maintaining the drill floor. Great starting point for a drilling career.
- H2S Alive
- First Aid
- CSO
- +1 more
Work on the derrick board handling pipe and monitoring mud systems. Promotion from floorhand with 1-2 years experience.
- H2S Alive
- First Aid
- CSO
- +1 more
Operate the drilling controls and manage the rig floor crew. Senior position requiring 3-5+ years of rig experience.
- H2S Alive
- First Aid
- CSO
- +1 more
Oversee all rig operations, crew management, and safety. Leadership role with 5-10+ years industry experience.
- H2S Alive
- First Aid
- CSO
- +2 more
Production
Monitor and maintain oil and gas production facilities. Handle well testing, equipment checks, and emergency response.
- H2S Alive
- First Aid
- WHMIS
- +1 more
Manage multiple well sites and production facilities. Perform gauging, maintenance, and regulatory compliance.
- H2S Alive
- First Aid
- Class 5 License
Trucking
Transport equipment, fluids, and materials to well sites. Various configurations including vac trucks, bed trucks, and pickers.
- Class 1 License
- H2S Alive
- First Aid
- +1 more
Operate vacuum trucks for fluid hauling, tank cleaning, and spill cleanup at drilling and production sites.
- Class 1/3 License
- H2S Alive
- First Aid
- +1 more
Heavy Equipment
Operate excavators, dozers, loaders, and graders for lease construction, pipeline work, and site preparation.
- H2S Alive
- First Aid
- Ground Disturbance
- +1 more
Trades
Structural and pipeline welding for drilling rigs, facilities, and construction projects. Red Seal certification preferred.
- Welding Ticket
- H2S Alive
- First Aid
- +1 more
Install and maintain piping systems at production facilities and processing plants. Many listings seek journeyperson certification.
- Journeyman Pipefitter
- H2S Alive
- First Aid
Install and maintain electrical systems on rigs and production facilities. Journeyman or apprentice positions available.
- Journeyman Electrician
- H2S Alive
- First Aid
Service and repair heavy equipment, rig machinery, and fleet vehicles. Diesel and heavy-duty experience preferred.
- Mechanic Certification
- H2S Alive
- First Aid
Safety
Develop and enforce safety programs, conduct audits, and ensure regulatory compliance on drilling and production sites.
- NCSO
- H2S Alive
- First Aid
- +2 more
Career progression
Many roles offer clear advancement paths. Here's a typical drilling career trajectory:
- Entry levelFloorhand
- Level 2Derrickhand
- Level 3Driller
- SeniorToolpush
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