Apprentice Machinist jobs in Alberta

About us

As an energy service company, Noralta Technologies provides a combination of patented technology and service that supports oil and gas producers in Western Canada. We aim to fully understand the goals and obstacles our clients face, and continually innovate ways to help them improve their performance. In this way, we envision becoming outstanding partners to our clients, constantly evolving new technologies and services, and sharing in their successes.

Why work here

Our Instrument Technicians will experience every aspect of the trade from pneumatics to SCADA, so each day offers variety and challenge. Surrounded by co-workers who are engaged in the community, our employees take pride in the work that they do and the company that they work for.

With a 30-year successful history, the company has grown up in Alberta. Noralta strives to create an atmosphere and culture that embraces work/life balance, an understanding of what our employees require to be successful and where hard work and commitment is rewarded with advancement opportunities.

What our work looks like

This is a full-time position for the Lloydminster, AB Area. We seek Journeyman or apprentice Instrument Technicians with relevant commercial, industrial and oilfield experience. With a consistent focus on safety, cost control and client satisfaction, the Instrument Technician will also have a history of producing quality work with attention to detail that meets or exceeds client needs. Selected candidates can be expected to:

• Install, calibrate, and maintain various oilfield instruments.
• Inspect and test the operation of instruments and systems, diagnosing faults using pneumatic, electrical, and electronic testing devices and precision measuring instruments.
• Install process control instrumentation, including transmitters, controllers, analyzers, and control valves.
• Perform mechanical work associated with instrument repair and modification, including removal and installation of small piping and tubing.
• Rebuild and calibrate transmitters and control valves, tune controllers.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance work.
• Complete all written and electronic required, documenting the work in progress and as it is completed, including Work orders, Maintenance reports, and Material requests.

Qualifications

• Journeyman or apprentice Instrument Technician with experience in oilfield maintenance is a must.
• Strong computer skills with a high level of interest in learning Noralta’s propriety applications
• Current H2S Alive certification and Standard First Aid would be an asset

Personal qualities

• Proud of the work that you do
• Go the extra mile to finish what you start.
• Openly share your ideas
• Clear respect and support for the complimentary trades.
• Ability to see around the corner – taking a safe approach in everything that you do.

Additional details

• Comprehensive company benefit plan
• Company truck (personal use allowance)
• Tool Allowance

Please Note:

• For your safety and the safety of everyone around you, the following with be required:
• Valid Class 5 drivers’ license and a clean Drivers Abstract
• Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol testing
• Pre-employment Background and Social Media Check
• Red seal qualification documentation
• Two professional references

Full benefits are offered following a 3-month probationary period. We thank all applicants for their interest in Noralta Technologies Inc., but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00-$50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person