Motorhand

Horizon Drilling is the 4th largest drilling contractor in Canada with 37 drilling rigs operating through-out Western Canada. Our modern efficient fleet of rigs has an average age of 7 years. We are committed to providing a safe and effective work environment and recognize the value that each employee brings to the overall success of the company. We maintain our focus on providing leadership and guidance to bring out the best in our people. We believe that our dedicated employees and quality equipment have attracted our loyal customer base that has provided us with some of the busiest rigs in the industry. This translates into more consistent hours for our crews and greater earning potential for you.

**General Summary of Position**: A Motorhand provides manual labor as required to operate and maintain the rigs diesel and electric engines.

The Motorhand orders tools and replacement parts for these engines and is responsible for testing the machinery for operability and safety and is required to clean and maintain engines at all times. They also operate and maintain the boiler systems. Motorhands are responsible for the training, supervising and assisting of the other crew members as required.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Regularly maintain drilling rig engines, transmissions, heating systems, diesel electric generators and motors, hydraulic systems and other mechanical equipment.
- Monitor inventories for fuel, oil filters, lube oils, greases and other service items.
- Maintain equipment logs and preventative maintenance records as required.
- Operate and maintain the engines that run the draw works, turn rotary table and circulate drilling fluid.
- Ensure usage of proper safety equipment.
- Ability to follow directions, comply with company guidelines and work in a safe manner.

**Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:Ability to work safely and plan ahead.**
- Strong Leadership skill.
- Ability to work in a team setting.
- Strong communication skills and good organizational skills.
- Strong Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
- Ability to judge distance and spatial relationships.

**Experience**:Previous hands on experience in all positions up to and including Motorhand.Certifications and Licenses**:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Valid H2S Alive Certification.
- Valid CSO Certification.
- Confined space entry and rescue certification.
- Fall Protection and Rig Recue for rig work.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to and from site.

**Physical Demands**:Working on a drilling rig comes with many physical demands and a commitment to a safe work environment. A rig worker is exposed to all weather conditions, long hours and rigorous physical demands. Horizon Drilling is committed to ensure rig workers meet these physical demands by having each employee successfully complete a substance screening and strength and mobility test prior to them being hired. Rig workers should be able to successfully lift 90 lbs., work 12 hours shift in extreme weather conditions and are able to work in a team environment. Horizon Drilling is dedicated to a continuous improvement of safety.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal

**Salary**: $40.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- oil and gas: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- H2S Alive (preferred)

Work Location: In person