Posted 3 months ago
Floorhand - Drilling
@ Western Energy Services Corp.
Grande Prairie, AB · Leduc, AB · Estevan, SK · Fox Creek, AB
Overview
Western Energy Services Corp. is hiring a Floorhand for its drilling rig crews in Canada. The role is full-time and seasonal, involving general labour, equipment maintenance and housekeeping on the rig floor and at the rig site, with work away from home and in all weather. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage and a matched savings program up to 5%.
Responsibilities:
- Perform general labour duties on the rig
- Clean and maintain equipment under the Driller or Rig Manager
- Participate in pre-job safety meetings and emergency drills
- Identify and report unsafe conditions and incidents
- Maintain good housekeeping across the rig site
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation
- Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity
- Drilling rig Floorhand experience preferred
- H2S Alive, Standard First Aid with CPR and CSO preferred
- Fluent in written and spoken English
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | H2S Alive, Standard First Aid with CPR, CSO |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
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Western Energy Services Corp.
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We provide integrated drilling, well services and rental services with contract drilling available in the US.
Full company description
Western Energy Services Corp. is an oilfield service company which provides contract drilling services in Canada through its division Horizon Drilling and in the United States through its wholly-owned subsidiary Stoneham Drilling Corporation. In Canada, Western also provides well servicing through its division Eagle Well Servicing and provides oilfield rental services through its division Aero Rental Services. Each business line is focused on the same key principles: • Attracting and training best-in-class people to deliver our products and services to our strong customer base. • Promoting a safe and progressive work environment from office to worksite for employees, contractors, customers and communities where we work. • Optimizing and managing assets to deliver quality products and services that meet the needs of an ever-changing industry. • Managing its balance sheet to allow for controlled strategic growth and positioning within the marketplace. Western’s strength in understanding the industry coupled with operational expertise and quality equipment, has resulted in Western becoming Canada’s sixth largest drilling company and seventh largest well servicing company.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,619
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 66
- Reported office locations
- 1700, 915 - 9th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 1K3, CA
- Business categories
- Energy
- Oil and Gas
- Renewable Energy
- Energy & Utilities
- Energy, mining, utilities
- Other recorded names
- Western Energy Services Corp.
- Specialties
- Contract Drilling
- Well Servicing
- and Oilfield Equipment Rentals
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 22,681
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Western Energy Services Corp. is an oilfield service company which provides contract drilling services in Canada through its division Horizon Drilling and in the United States through its wholly-owned subsidiary Stoneham Drilling Corporation. In Canada, Western also provides well servicing through its division Eagle Well Servicing and provides oilfield rental services through its division Aero Rental Services. Each…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | Contract DrillingWell Servicingand Oilfield Equipment Rentals |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
| View page |
Western operates contract drilling services across Canada and maintains a United States presence through Stoneham Drilling. Within Canada, Western also provides well servicing and high-quality rental services to support a broad range of customer needs. Across all operations, the company remains committed to safe, efficient, and reliable energy service solutions.
The Floorhand is responsible for performing general labour, equipment operation, and maintenance tasks that support safe and efficient drilling rig operations. Working as part of the rig crew, the Floorhand follows established safety procedures, assists with drilling activities mainly on the rig floor and general housekeeping at rig location.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform general labour duties
- Clean and maintain equipment under direction of Driller or Rig Manager
- Participate in pre-job safety meetings, hazard assessments and emergency response drills
- Identify and report unsafe conditions, incidents, near misses, and equipment hazards immediately.
- Maintain good housekeeping standards throughout the rig site
- Work as part of team, communicating with crew members and supervisors
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Previous drilling rig experience working in Floorhand position is preferred
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Mechanical aptitude
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Industry Certifications Preferred:
- H2S Alive
- Standard First Aid with CPR
- CSO (Common Safety Orientation)
- Ability to pass pre-employment testing
- Fluent in Written/Spoken English
- Be willing to work in all weather conditions and work environments with work away from home for periods of time
What we offer:
- Immediate Employee Benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage
- Matched Savings Program - up to 5%
Floorhand position is full-time seasonal position. Seasonal work is based on operational requirements, project schedules, weather and environmental conditions and other factors outside our control.
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