Reporting to the Wellfield Manager, the Well Servicing Lead will support the commissioning, operation, maintenance, and servicing of wells at Denison’s Phoenix ISR wellfield. Working with technical, drilling, operations, maintenance, and contractor teams, the role will support well installation, testing, troubleshooting, and rehabilitation as the project transitions from construction into operations. The position will require regular site travel during construction and commissioning, before transitioning to a site-based, two-week-on, two-week-off rotational schedule.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and servicing of production, injection, monitoring, and other wellfield wells.
- Perform routine well servicing, inspections, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
- Assist with the development, rehabilitation, testing, and performance optimization, including flow and pressure testing and data collection.
- Install, retrieve, inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot downhole and surface equipment, including pumps, piping, and instrumentation.
- Support well integrity inspections and identify mechanical or operational issues affecting well performance.
- Coordinate with drilling, workover, rehabilitation, and servicing contractors and support field activities.
- Maintain accurate records of servicing, inspections, repairs, equipment inspections, and maintenance history.
- Maintain inventories of well-servicing tools, equipment, spare parts, and consumables.
- Contribute to the improvement of well servicing procedures, preventative maintenance programs, and safe work practices.
- Participate in field-level risk assessments, toolbox meetings, inspections, and other health, safety, and environmental initiatives.
- Ensure work complies with Denison procedures and applicable health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
You are a mechanically inclined, safety-focused professional with hands-on experience in well servicing, pump maintenance, or related field operations. You bring strong troubleshooting skills and are comfortable working outdoors with well servicing equipment in a remote environment. In addition, you have:
- Technical diploma, trade certification, or equivalent combination of education and relevant field experience.
- 10+ years of experience in well servicing, drilling, permeability enhancement, pump installation and maintenance, industrial maintenance, mining, oil and gas, water wells, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with pumps, piping, mechanical tool systems, or well servicing equipment.
- Experience with downhole pumps, well development, rehabilitation, or performance testing is an asset.
- Experience with drilling rigs, service rigs, hoisting equipment, or MaxPERE systems is an asset.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting, organizational, and record-keeping skills.
- Basic proficiency with MS Office, and electronic maintenance or work management systems.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- 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.
