Vibe Technician

aperçu de l'emploi

Catégories d’emplois

Labourers

secteurs

Études

Environment

dehors seulement

Salaire moyenne

$44,000 to $88,000

Demande de carrière

En croissance

À propos de cette carrière

You bring good vibes to the worksite. Specifically, you keep the vibration equipment functioning so companies can conduct seismic surveying in the exploration of oil and gas. Because of your expertise, the equipment effectively bounces sound waves or vibrations off underground rock formations to capture data with recording sensors. This helps determine the location and the size of oil and gas reservoirs under the earth’s surface. If this shakes your interest, you might look into becoming a Vibe Technician.

A Vibe Technician’s primary role is to ensure the proper functioning of the seismic crew’s fleet of vibrator energy source systems by performing required checks, maintenance and repairs on electrical and mechanical support units. They also record all repairs and damages. The Vibe Technician ensures daily maintenance is performed and conducts inspections on wireless and vibe data equipment. They are also responsible for the inventory of parts for the vibrating units. They interact with all members of the seismic crew as well as geoscience professionals who analyze the vibe data.

In this occupation activities may include:

Assisting with crew start-ups, zero time, radio delay adjustments and polarity verifications
Monitoring and ensuring minimal down-time of vibrator units through proper inspections and maintenance *Maintaining vibes and auxiliary mechanical equipment
Conducting daily inspections on wireless and vibe QC data
Managing the vibe workshop and helpers
Controlling vibe inventory including parts and equipment-repair tracking

Education

The educational requirements for this occupation differ significantly depending on the employer. Certain employers do not require a post-secondary education while others may require at least some electrical/electronics training or engineering background.

Certifications

Standard and emergency first aid
H2S Alive
Fall protection
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

You understand how machines work. You’re are mechanically inclined and have solid troubleshooting skills. You are detail-oriented, and able to keep detailed notes of work completed.

Mechanical
Computers and electronics
Equipment maintenance
Repairing
Troubleshooting
Operation and control
Document use
Operation monitoring
Service orientation
Public safety and security

This occupation often requires demonstration of mechanical aptitude. All positions require some experience working on a seismic crew and/or experience working on heavy equipment.