About Us

Walker Wellhead Inc. is a premier, growing oilfield service company specializing in wellhead installation, maintenance, and repair. We are committed to quality workmanship, safety, and delivering reliable service to our customers across Western Canada. As we expand our operations, we are looking for dedicated individuals to join our shop team and grow with us.

Position Overview

Walker Wellhead is looking for a dependable and safety-focused Wellhead & Valve Teardown Technician. This position is responsible for safely disassembling used wellhead and valve equipment in preparation for cleaning, inspection, repair, and remanufacturing.

The successful candidate will be mechanically inclined, comfortable working with heavy oilfield equipment, and able to follow established safety and shop procedures.

Key Responsibilities

- Safely disassemble wellhead components, gate valves, casing heads, tubing heads, spools, adapters, and related equipment.
- Use hand tools, impact tools, hydraulic tools, pipe wrenches, presses, and lifting equipment.
- Remove bonnets, gates, stems, seats, seals, packing, flange studs, lockscrews, fittings, and other internal components.
- Identify and tag equipment and parts during teardown.
- Keep components organized to prevent parts from being mixed or lost.
- Inspect equipment for obvious damage, corrosion, erosion, wear, or missing components.
- Record equipment condition and teardown findings on work orders.
- Assist with degreasing, steam cleaning, scraping, and preparing parts for inspection.
- Safely handle equipment that may contain trapped pressure, grease, fluids, scale, or residue.
- Operate overhead cranes, jib cranes, forklifts, and material-handling equipment when trained and authorized.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Follow all company safety procedures, hazard assessments, and lockout requirements.
- Report damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, and quality concerns to the Shop Supervisor.
- Assist other shop departments when required.

Qualifications





- Mechanical, oilfield, valve, wellhead, or shop experience is preferred.
- Previous experience tearing down wellhead or valve equipment is an asset.
- Ability to safely use hand, pneumatic, and power tools.
- Ability to read work orders, equipment tags, and basic drawings.
- Forklift and overhead-crane experience is an asset.
- Physically capable of lifting, pushing, pulling, and handling heavy components with proper lifting equipment.
- Robust attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willing to work in a dirty, greasy, and physically demanding shop environment.
- Reliable transportation and consistent attendance are required.

Key Assets

- Experience with API 6A equipment.
- Current Forklift and Overhead Crane certifications.
- Hands-on experience with hydraulic torque and high-pressure testing units.
- Valid Driver’s License.

Why Join Walker Wellhead?

- Entrepreneurial Culture: Be a part of a company where your work is visible and your contribution directly impacts our growth.
- Growth Opportunity: With multiple levels for this role, we provide a clear path for career advancement and technical development.
- Safety First: We don’t just talk about safety; we live it. We provide the tools and training to ensure you go home safe every day.
- The "Roll-Up-Your-Sleeves" Environment: We value a grounded, professional, and hardworking team culture that aligns with our Western Canadian roots.

How to Apply If you are a mechanical professional who values expertise, engagement, and safety, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience in the oilfield service or manufacturing sector to [email protected]

Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits

- Extended health care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edmonton, AB T6B 3L4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
- Able to work unsupervised for short periods of time

Work Location: In person

📌 Shop Technician – Wellhead & Valve Teardown Technician (Edmonton)
🏢 Walker Wellhead
📍 Edmonton