Petroleum technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

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Work site environment

• Dangerous
• Odours
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Rural area
• Various locations
• Remote location
• Petroleum and natural gas pipeline companies
• Oil and gas industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Repair or replace defective pressure vessel parts, such as safety valves or regulators
• Mountain driving expertise
• Test and adjust control mechanisms and check pipes and piping connections for gas leaks using gas detecting devices
• Test system for leaks using testing equipment
• Test system for leaks using air or liquid pressure equipment
• Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
• Start up system and test for leaks using testing devices

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• MS Office
• MS Excel
• MS Word

Type of experience

• Tank vessel

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Transportation provided by employer