Cementing Operator

aperçu de l'emploi

Catégories d’emplois

Operators

secteurs

Études

Environment

dehors seulement

Salaire moyenne

$53,000 to $67,000

Demande de carrière

En croissance

À propos de cette carrière

Despite the flurry of activities and loud rumble of the cement pump and bulk truck, you’re focused. Your mastery is cementing well casings. You strive for cementing perfection. Your job is to ensure that the steel pipe or casing in a wellbore doesn’t move! You’re in the zone.

As a member of the oilfield services team, Cementing Operators operate the equipment used to pump cement into an oil or gas well that secures the steel pipe or casing and provides structural integrity to the wellbore. The cement also prevents the transfer of liquids from the wellbore into groundwater.

Cement Operators perform calculations to determine the amount of cement mix and additives required, using the depth, pressure, volume of cement required and specific purpose in their calculations.

They must be able to transport equipment to and from the well location, safely rig in and operate the equipment, perform day-to-day inspections, servicing and maintenance of equipment, and complete all required paperwork accurately and on time.

In this occupation activities may include:

Operating cement pumping and mixing equipment, such as blenders, liquid additive metering systems, centrifugal pumps and data acquisition systems
Assisting during the rigging-up and rigging-down of cementing service equipment on work locations
Troubleshooting cementing equipment and advising on its maintenance and repair as required
Maintaining the bulk equipment and bulk plant
Training operator assistants in the proper performance of pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and associated paperwork and/or reports

Education

A high school diploma (or equivalent) is typically required. Basic mechanical skills and heavy hauling or off-road driving experience are assets to the job.

Certifications

Standard and emergency first aid
H2S Alive
Oilfield driver awareness
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

Licensing

Class 1 licence (with air brake endorsement) and a clean driving record

You are adaptable. You have strong leadership, mechanical and math skills. You use your active listening and communication skills to ensure a steady flow of information throughout the team, and a steady flow of cement into the wellbore.