Hardband Operator

**Job Summary**:
With locations in all major oilfields, we manufacture, apply, and sell our proprietary TCS hardband wire to customers around the globe. Our continuous research into new alloys as overlay materials supports customers while raising the benchmark for tool joint wear protection.

The **Hardband Operator **in **Nisku, Alberta **will repair, maintain, and inspect hardband pipe by utilizing relevant equipment in a safe manner.

**Essential Job Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for all the duties associated with the everyday operation of the tool joint hardband grinder unit and the hardband unit
- Maintain units, size adjustments, and settings of work equipment
- If applicable, supervises a crewmember’s performance of rolling pipe to and from the units and other related job duties as required
- Paperwork is required to be completed, the hardband operator will be responsible for completion and submission of the paperwork to the appropriate supervisor for review and processing
- Clean-up of the associated equipment following completion of a job
- Responsible for periodic equipment maintenance of the units and associated equipment
- The Hardband Operator may also perform other inspection/pipe service duties when the need arises

**Qualification Requirements**:

- High school or GED equivalent preferred
- Knowledge and experience in oilfield tubulars and pipe handling will be beneficial
- Knowledge of welding procedures
- On-the-job training in the operation of the equipment
- Driver’s abstract will be required and must meet the requirements for the National Safety Code for drivers according to NOV Canada ULC policies/procedures

**HSE Requirements**:

- Shop environment orientation (exits, fire extinguishers, first aid & eyewash stations, spill kits)
- Standing, walking, squatting, lifting, and bending
- Training on proper usage of PPE if exposed to noise, dust and fumes.
- WHMIS training
- Lock-out/Tag-out training
- NOV in-house forklift training, if required
- NOV in-house Overhead/Jib crane training, if required
- Material Handling procedure training
- Hand & Power tool safety training
- With over 40 different locations in Canada, and 30, 000 people worldwide, NOV is proud to offer their employees competitive pay and excellent benefits, including a Health Spending account, employer paid premiums, and employer contributions to our employee’s RRSP. We are also proud to provide on the job training, with potential for advancement within our organization and an Educational Assistance Program. _

NOV thanks all interested applicants, however only those selected for interview will be contacted.