Swamper

Job Overview

Job Category

Field Workers

Sectors

Education

Environment

Office only

About This Career

Lend a helping hand and getting your foot in the door. The job of a Swamper is a great introduction to the oil and gas industry. You help out where you’re needed and perform odd jobs on site as requested. This means that your role changes daily, and your tasks will depend on the people you’re working with. Do you like hands-on work? Do you like to pitch in and assist others? Are you someone who learns quickly on the job? If so, you may want to look at being a Swamper.

Swampers assist operators and other crew members with a variety of manual labour-related tasks, including the set-up and pull-down of rigs and equipment, pre- and post-trip inspections and maintaining an orderly and safe job site.

Swampers require physical strength and stamina to handle light and heavy equipment and assist in the use of tools and other devices. Swampers interact with Drilling and Service Rig Operators, as well as other labourers on site.

In this occupation activities may include:

Loading and unloading job site equipment and materials
Assisting Operators with general tasks on the job site
Dismantling and assembling drilling rigs, service rigs, pump jacks, flare stacks, etc
Assisting Truck Operators in conducting pre- and post-trip inspections
Transporting equipment to and from the job site

Education

There are no specific educational requirements, however progressive experience is required to move up to more senior operating positions. A high school diploma may be required at the more senior levels.

Certifications

Standard and emergency first aid
Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)
Pipeline Construction Safety Training (PCST)
H2S Alive
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Fall protection
Confined space entry
Traffic control
Respirator fit testing
Driver training
Hazard identification
Blowout prevention training

Licensing

A Class 5 driver's licence is required.

You are a quick learner who can follow directions. You have physical stamina and knowledge of safety standards and practices. You have strong interpersonal skills.