Posted 3 months ago
Motorhand - Drilling
@ Western Energy Services Corp.
Grande Prairie, AB · Leduc, AB · Estevan, SK · Fox Creek, AB
Overview
Western Energy Services Corp. is hiring a Motorhand for contract drilling work across Canada. The role maintains rig engines and mechanical equipment, assists the drill crew, and keeps logs and maintenance records. It is a full-time seasonal position with work away from home for periods of time, and the posting offers immediate medical, dental and vision coverage plus a matched savings program of up to 5%.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain rig engines, hydraulics and mechanical equipment
- Monitor fuel, oil and service item inventories
- Keep equipment logs and preventative maintenance records
- Assist derrickhand and driller on the drill floor
- Report unsafe conditions and maintain site housekeeping
Requirements summary:
- Previous drilling rig Motorhand experience
- Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- H2S Alive, First Aid with CPR and CSO preferred
- Pass pre-employment testing
- 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 | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | H2S Alive, Standard First Aid with CPR, CSO (Common Safety Orientation), Confined Space |
| Driver’s licence | required |
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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 |
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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 Motorhand is responsible for the maintenance of the equipment specifically related to the engines on rig location. This position is accountable to ensure all equipment is clean and operating properly, assist the Derrickhand and Driller on the drill floor, and ensure completion of log sheets and maintenance records. Will also assist in general housekeeping at rig location.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Regularly maintain drilling rig engines, transmissions, heating systems, generators, motors, hydraulic systems and other mechanical equipment
- Monitor inventories for fuel, oil filters, lube oils, greases and other service items
- Maintain equipment logs and preventative maintenance records as required
- 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 and mentoring crew members
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Previous drilling rig experience working in Motorhand position
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Industry Certifications Preferred:
- H2S Alive
- Standard First Aid with CPR
- CSO (Common Safety Orientation)
- Confined Space
- 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%
Motorhand 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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