Posted 14 days ago
Hardband Operator
@ NOV
Nisku, Alberta
Overview
NOV is hiring a full-time Hardband Operator to run and maintain hardband grinding and application equipment for oilfield tool joints. The role involves grinding and hardbanding to customer and SOP requirements, equipment upkeep, and paperwork. The posting requires a valid driver's licence and about 60% travel in a company vehicle, with pre-employment testing for this safety-sensitive position.
Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain the hardband grinder and hardband units
- Grind and apply hardband to customer and SOP requirements
- Adjust equipment size and settings
- Complete and submit job paperwork
- Clean up equipment after each job
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent experience
- Prior industrial equipment operating experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting
- Knowledge of grinding, welding or hardbanding is an asset
- Valid driver's licence and clean driver's abstract
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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 | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Paid training |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
NOV
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 21 |
Reporting to the Division Manager, the Hardband Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of hardband equipment, ensuring quality work and compliance with company procedures, safety policies and customer requirements.
- Responsible for all the duties associated with the everyday operation of the tool joint hardband grinder unit and the hardband unit
- Unit maintenance, size adjustments, and settings of equipment
- Performs grinding and application of hardband area to meet customer requirements and Tuboscope SOP’s
- If applicable, supervises a crewmember’s performance of rolling pipe to and from the units and other related job duties as required
- Paperwork is required to be completed, the hardband operator will be responsible for completion and submission of the paperwork to the appropriate supervisor for review and processing
- Responsible for clean-up of the associated equipment following completion of a job
- Responsible for periodic equipment maintenance of the units and associated equipment
- The Hardband Operator may also perform other inspection/pipe service duties when the need arises
- Other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous experience operating industrial equipment, preferably in oilfield services, manufacturing, or a related environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform equipment adjustments, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of grinding, welding, hardbanding, or pipe-handling operations is considered an asset.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and established operating procedures.
- Ability to follow instructions, maintain accurate records, and work effectively both independently and within a team.
- On-the-job training in the operation of the equipment
- Must possess a valid driver’s licence
- Some travel in a Company vehicle will be required (60%)
- Driver’s abstract will be required and must meet the requirements for the National Safety Code for drivers according to NOV Canada ULC policies/procedures
This position is classified as safety sensitive, and employment would be conditional on satisfactory completion of a pre-employment testing.
Preferred method of application and to view all opportunities visit: https://www.nov.com/Careers
NOV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination or Harassment of Any Kind: NOV is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities for everyone and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. National Oilwell Varco values inclusion and diversity; we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
With over 40 different locations in Canada, and 35,000 people worldwide, NOV is proud to offer their employees competitive pay and excellent benefits, Employer retirement plan contributions, Health Spending account and employer paid premiums. We are also proud to provide on the job training, with potential for advancement within our organization and an Educational Assistance Program
NOV thanks all interested applicants, however only those selected for interview will be contacted.
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