Well Servicing Technician
- Athabasca, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 3+ years of experience in well servicing, drilling, pump installation and maintenance, industrial maintenance, mining, oil and gas, water wells, or a related field
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Reporting to the Well Servicing Lead, the Well Servicing Technician will support the commissioning, operation, maintenance, and servicing of wells at Denison's Phoenix ISR wellfield. The role involves hands-on fieldwork, including well installation, testing, troubleshooting, rehabilitation, and equipment maintenance, working alongside technical, drilling, operations, maintenance, and contractor teams. The position will require regular site travel during commissioning before transitioning to a site-based, two-week-on, two-week-off rotational schedule.
Your Responsibilities
You are a mechanically inclined, safety-focused individual with hands-on experience in well servicing, pump maintenance, or related field operations. You are comfortable working outdoors with mechanical equipment and are willing to develop your skills in a remote wellfield environment. In addition, you have:
All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Denison offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health and dental coverage, and a retirement savings plan.
OUR COMMITMENT:
Denison is dedicated to creating employment opportunities for Indigenous individuals and residents of the communities in which we operate. We encourage Indigenous applicants and those from these communities to apply and to voluntarily provide relevant information in their application. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates.
At Denison, we place a high value on diversity of backgrounds and experience. We strive to create an inclusive workforce that reflects a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Our team members are empowered to excel based on their personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Reasonable accommodation during the hiring process is available upon request.
Your Responsibilities
- Perform well servicing activities under the direction of the Well Servicing Lead to support production, injection, monitoring, and other wellfield wells
- Conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs
- Support well development, rehabilitation, permeability enhancement, testing, and performance optimization
- Assist with the deployment, operation, troubleshooting, and retrieval of well servicing tools, including MaxPERE systems
- Install, remove, inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot downhole and surface equipment, including pumps, piping, and instrumentation
- Support well testing, including flow and pressure testing, sampling, and collection of performance data
- Identify well performance issues and potential mechanical or operational concerns and assist with corrective actions
- Support drilling, workover, rehabilitation, and other well servicing activities
- Safely operate well servicing equipment, tools, vehicles, hoisting equipment, and other field equipment as required
- Maintain accurate records of servicing activities, inspections, repairs, equipment installations, and well performance
- Assist with inventory management for tools, equipment, spare parts, and consumables
- Follow established servicing procedures and preventive maintenance programs
- Coordinate with drilling, maintenance, processing, technical, and operations teams to support wellfield performance and availability
- Participate in field-level risk assessments, toolbox meetings, inspections, and other health and safety activities
- Ensure all work complies with Denison procedures and applicable health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements
You are a mechanically inclined, safety-focused individual with hands-on experience in well servicing, pump maintenance, or related field operations. You are comfortable working outdoors with mechanical equipment and are willing to develop your skills in a remote wellfield environment. In addition, you have:
- Technical diploma, trade certification, or equivalent combination of education and relevant field experience
- 3+ years of experience in well servicing, drilling, pump installation and maintenance, industrial maintenance, mining, oil and gas, water wells, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with pumps, piping, mechanical tools, or well-servicing equipment
- Experience with drilling rigs, service rigs, hoisting equipment, or similar field equipment is an asset
- Strong mechanical aptitude and practical troubleshooting skills, with the ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment
- Good organizational skills and record keeping skills, with basic proficiency in MS Office and electronic maintenance or work management systems
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- A valid driver's license and the ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- A commitment to health, safety, and environmental protection
- Ability and willingness to travel for additional training and professional development
All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Denison offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health and dental coverage, and a retirement savings plan.
OUR COMMITMENT:
Denison is dedicated to creating employment opportunities for Indigenous individuals and residents of the communities in which we operate. We encourage Indigenous applicants and those from these communities to apply and to voluntarily provide relevant information in their application. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates.
At Denison, we place a high value on diversity of backgrounds and experience. We strive to create an inclusive workforce that reflects a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Our team members are empowered to excel based on their personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Reasonable accommodation during the hiring process is available upon request.
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Responsibilities
Perform well servicing, inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, testing, and rehabilitation to support wellfield operations and performance. Operate and maintain servicing equipment, keep accurate records, manage tools and supplies, and coordinate with technical and operations teams while following safety and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Applicants need a technical diploma, trade certification, or equivalent education and field experience, plus at least three years of relevant experience in well servicing or a related field. They should have hands-on mechanical experience, strong troubleshooting and record-keeping skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work outdoors in physically demanding conditions.
Skills
- Well Servicing
- Pump Installation And Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Well Testing
- Equipment Installation And Repair
- Drilling And Workover Support
- Operation Of Hoisting Equipment
- Field Equipment Operation
- Record Keeping
- Inventory Management
- Health And Safety Compliance
- Environmental Protection
- Teamwork
- MS Office
- Electronic Maintenance Systems
Benefits
- Health And Dental Coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Energy
- Trades
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Well Servicing
- Phoenix ISR Wellfield
- MaxPERE Systems
- Well Installation
- Well Development
- Well Rehabilitation
- Permeability Enhancement
- Pump Maintenance
- Piping
- Instrumentation
- Downhole Equipment
- Surface Equipment
- Flow Testing
- Pressure Testing
- Sampling
- Drilling Rigs
- Service Rigs
- Hoisting Equipment
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Workovers
- Mechanical Tools
- Field Operations
- Inventory Management
- MS Office
- Electronic Maintenance Systems
- Risk Assessments
- Health And Safety
- Environmental Compliance
- Regulatory Requirements