Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services

Example job titles

• fracturing supervisor
• multi-service operator - oil field services
• rig manager

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who drill for oil and gas, operate service rigs or provide oil and gas well services
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
• Requisition and procure materials and supplies
• Ensure appropriate control measures are in place to protect the health and safety of workers
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and safety
• Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
• Review, audit and approve workers' paperwork and complete proper documentation
• Prepare production and other reports

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Completion of college or petroleum industry approved training courses is required.
• Extensive experience in the occupations supervised is required.
• A two-year college diploma in petroleum engineering technology may be required.
• Certificates in first aid, hydrogen sulphide awareness, blowout prevention, well control, workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS), transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) or other safety and technical subjects are required and are obtained by completing short courses.

Approved positions by year

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