Reporting to the Division Manager, the Grinder Operator is responsible for following the company standard work procedure and safety policies while performing their day-to-day duties.

Responsibilities

- Responsible for all the duties associated with the everyday operation of the tool joint grinder unit
- Responsible for unit maintenance, size adjustments, and settings of equipment
- Performs grinding to meet customer requirements and Tuboscope SOP’s
- If applicable, supervises a crewmember’s performance of rolling pipe to and from the units and other related job duties as required
- Paperwork is required to be completed; the grinder operator will be responsible for completion and submission of the paperwork to the appropriate supervisor for review and processing
- Responsible for clean-up of the associated equipment following completion of a job
- Responsible for periodic equipment maintenance of the units and associated equipment
- The Grinder Operator may also perform other inspection/pipe service duties when the need arises

Qualifications

- High school or GED equivalent preferred
- Knowledge and experience in oilfield tubulars and pipe handling will be beneficial
- Knowledge of welding procedures
- On-the-job training in the operation of the equipment

HSE Requirements:

- Shop environment orientation (exits, fire extinguishers, first aid & eyewash stations, spill kits)
- Standing, walking, squatting, lifting, and bending




- Training on proper usage of PPE if exposed to noise, dust and fumes.
- WHMIS training
- Lock-out/Tag-out training
- NOV in-house forklift training, if required
- NOV in-house Overhead/Jib crane training, if required
- Material Handling procedure training
- Hand & Power tool safety training

This position is classified as safety sensitive, and employment would be conditional on satisfactory completion of a pre-employment testing. Preferred method of application and to view all opportunities visit: https://www.nov.com/Careers

NOV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination or Harassment of Any Kind: NOV is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities for everyone and to providing employees with a work setting free of discrimination and harassment. National Oilwell Varco values inclusion and diversity; we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

With over 40 different locations in Canada, and 35,000 people worldwide, NOV is proud to offer their employees competitive pay and excellent benefits, Employer retirement plan contributions, Health Spending account and employer paid premiums. We are also proud to provide on the job training, with potential for advancement within our organization and an Educational Assistance Program

NOV thanks all interested applicants, however only those selected for interview will be contacted.

📌 Inspection Crewman - Grinder Operator (Alberta)
🏢 NOV
📍 Alberta