Posted 45 months ago
AKITA Canada Floorhand
@ AKITA Drilling
Nisku, Alberta
Overview
AKITA Drilling is hiring a Floor Hand for its drilling rigs in Canada. The role works on the drill floor handling tongs and slips during pipe trips, plus general rig upkeep, mud mixing and rig moves. The posting requires an H2S Alive certificate and the ability to lift heavy loads.
Responsibilities:
- Work on the drill floor handling tongs and slips during trips
- Keep the drill floor clean and perform preventative maintenance
- Assist with mud and chemical mixing
- Help move, rig up and rig out the drilling rig
Requirements summary:
- H2S Alive certificate required
- Fit and able to lift heavy loads
- Follow company, customer and government safety policies
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2023-02-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Licences & certifications | H2S Alive |
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AKITA Drilling
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Full company description
Akita Drilling Ltd. was formed in January of 1993, with drilling operations in Canada and the United States. Since it's inception, Akita has been committed to excellence in all that we do – whether on the job, in the boardroom or in the community. Our path to success is rooted in the relationships we build with all of our stakeholders, from the customers and shareholders we serve, to the 800+ individuals we employ. Mutually beneficial joint ventures with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples are a pillar of our history and have been a significant point of pride from the beginning, with operations in key geographic locations throughout Alberta, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon. Together, Akita and our partners directly benefit economically through joint equity in rig ownership, and today more than 20 different Aboriginal groups hold equity investments in our rigs. While the nature of our operations has continued to evolve over the years, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing the highest quality of service to every one of our customers. For us, that means employing a well-trained, multicultural workforce, operating first-class equipment and enforcing the highest possible quality standards in all areas of business. TSX: AKT.A For more information, please visit our website.
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- People associated on LinkedIn
- 549
- Reported office locations
- 333 7 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P2Z1, CA
- 9811 Katy Fwy, Houston, Texas 77024, US
- 2302 8 St, Nisku, Alberta T9E, CA
- Other recorded names
- AKITA Drilling Ltd.
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Akita Drilling Ltd. was formed in January of 1993, with drilling operations in Canada and the United States. Since it's inception, Akita has been committed to excellence in all that we do – whether on the job, in the boardroom or in the community. Our path to success is rooted in the relationships we build with all of our stakeholders, from the customers and shareholders we serve, to the 800+ individuals we employ…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1993 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
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Description:
The Floor Hand works the drill floor operating manual tongs and pulling slips when tripping drill pipe in and out of the hole. The Floor Hand reports to the Motor Man and the Driller. The Floor Hand assists in various jobs around the drilling rig (e.g. pressure washing, hauling mud products, etc.). The position requires a H2S Alive certificate and workers are required to be fit and able to lift heavy loads.
Duties:
- Assist the Derrick Hand and Driller on the drill floor while making trips,
- Ensure the drill floor is kept clean,
- Conduct preventative maintenance on equipment,
- Assist the Derrick Hand in mixing mud and chemicals,
- Assist in cleaning and painting as required by the Driller,
- Assist in moving the rig, rigging up and rigging out,
- Perform the duties of an all-around worker on the drilling rig and,
- Learn and adhere to all Company, Customer and Government Safety Policy, Procedures and Practices and Regulations.
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