Responsibilities Plan and supervise portable machining activities from site assessment through completion and handover.

Review work packages, drawings, tolerances, surface-finish requirements and approved machining or repair procedures.

Assess site access, mounting options, workpiece condition and equipment suitability before execution.

Identify personnel, equipment, tooling, consumable and measurement requirements.

Assign work according to technician competency and provide hands-on support with complex setups.

Verify machine alignment, mounting security, tooling selection and operating parameters.

Oversee flange facing, pipe cutting, beveling and other approved portable machining scopes.

Establish inspection stages and verify dimensional and surface-finish results against project requirements.

Lead toolbox talks, hazard assessments and coordination of permits and isolations with authorized site personnel.

Identify technical concerns, scope changes and equipment limitations, and obtain direction before work proceeds outside the approved scope.

Coordinate work fronts and schedules with client representatives, other trades and WSG operations.

Track progress, crew hours, equipment use and outstanding work.

Review machining reports, inspection records, timesheets and completion documentation.

Coach technicians in safe equipment operation,



setup practices and measurement techniques.

Oversee equipment maintenance, defect reporting and readiness for subsequent projects.

Coordinate associated bolting activities where qualified crews are assigned.

Required experience and qualifications Extensive hands-on experience with portable field machining equipment.

Robust experience in flange facing and portable pipe cutting and beveling.

Previous experience supervising machining crews or leading field machining projects.

Ability to assess machining feasibility and select suitable equipment and setup methods.

Ability to interpret technical drawings, tolerances, surface finishes and approved repair requirements.

Proficiency in dimensional inspection and the use of precision measuring instruments.

Ability to troubleshoot equipment, setup and machining issues under field conditions.

Strong planning, communication and crew leadership skills.

Accountability for safe execution, workmanship, progress reporting and documentation.

Willingness to work throughout Alberta and British Columbia, including remote sites, camp assignments and extended project stays.

A valid driver’s licence and ability to meet client-specific training and site-access requirements.

📌 Field Machining Supervisor (Alberta)
🏢 WSG Energy Services]
📍 Alberta