Oil & Gas Roles
Explore career paths in the Peace Region oil and gas industry. From entry-level positions to senior leadership roles.
Drilling
Floorhand
$55,000 - $70,000
Entry-level rig position handling drill pipe, operating equipment, and maintaining the drill floor. Great starting point for a drilling career.
Derrickhand
$65,000 - $85,000
Work on the derrick board handling pipe and monitoring mud systems. Promotion from floorhand with 1-2 years experience.
Driller
$90,000 - $130,000
Operate the drilling controls and manage the rig floor crew. Senior position requiring 3-5+ years of rig experience.
Rig Manager / Toolpush
$120,000 - $180,000
Oversee all rig operations, crew management, and safety. Leadership role with 5-10+ years industry experience.
Production
Production Operator
$70,000 - $95,000
Monitor and maintain oil and gas production facilities. Handle well testing, equipment checks, and emergency response.
Lease Operator
$75,000 - $100,000
Manage multiple well sites and production facilities. Perform gauging, maintenance, and regulatory compliance.
Trucking
Class 1 Driver
$70,000 - $100,000
Transport equipment, fluids, and materials to well sites. Various configurations including vac trucks, bed trucks, and pickers.
Vac Truck Operator
$65,000 - $90,000
Operate vacuum trucks for fluid hauling, tank cleaning, and spill cleanup at drilling and production sites.
Trades
Welder
$75,000 - $110,000
Structural and pipeline welding for drilling rigs, facilities, and construction projects. Red Seal certification preferred.
Pipefitter
$80,000 - $120,000
Install and maintain piping systems at production facilities and processing plants. Journeyman certification required.
Electrician
$80,000 - $120,000
Install and maintain electrical systems on rigs and production facilities. Journeyman or apprentice positions available.
Mechanic
$70,000 - $100,000
Service and repair heavy equipment, rig machinery, and fleet vehicles. Diesel and heavy-duty experience preferred.
Career Progression
Many roles offer clear advancement paths. Here's a typical drilling career trajectory:
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