Coil Tubing Assistant
- Red Deer, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
September 25, 2026
Ember Resources Inc. is Canada's largest producer of coalbed methane (CBM), with over 200 million cubic feet per day of natural gas production from coals. Located in Calgary, AB, we have a dominant land position in Alberta's Horseshoe Canyon coal trend and have consolidated a significant amount of CBM assets in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. We have a passionate team that thrives on collaboration and is committed to building and sustaining our natural gas assets for generations to come.
Ember is looking for a permanent Coil Tubing Assistant to join our field operations team in Central Alberta, who can operate in a dynamic fast-paced environment. This role supports our Coil Tubing operations in safe and efficient execution of our shallow coil tubing and well intervention operations on company-owned assets. The ideal candidate is a hardworking team player with a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude and strong commitment to safety. This role provides for an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to build a long-term career in the oil and gas industry through hands-on training and advancement opportunities.
Duties include:
- Assist with the rig-up and rig-down of coil tubing equipment and support units.
- Support shallow coil tubing and well intervention operations in accordance with company procedures and safety standards.
- Preform routine well maintenance activities on company-operated wells including but not limited to well servicing, inspections, trouble shooting and preventative maintenance.
- Perform equipment inspections, maintenance, cleaning, and housekeeping.
- Safely load, unload, secure and transport equipment and materials.
- Operate hand and power tools as required.
- Maintain equipment readiness and assist with preventative maintenance programs.
- Participate in pre-job meetings, hazard assessments and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
- Complete all required field documentation and reports accurately and on time.
- Adhere to all company and regulatory safety standards, policies and procedures.
- Promote a positive safety culture and maintain professional working relationships with team members and other operational groups.
Key Deliverables:
- Strong commitment to safety, teamwork and operational excellence.
- Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
Essential Experience & Skills:
- Valid Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brake endorsement required, Class 1 an asset.
- Clean Driver’s Abstract
- Valid H2S Alive and First Aid
- Experience in shallow coil tubing, pressure pumping, well servicing, production operations, or other oilfield service activities.
- Strong team player with the ability to build relationships and work constructively with others to achieve business goals
- Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50lbs (23kg) on a regular basis.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
- Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
We appreciate and thank all applicants for your interest in Ember Resources.
Candidates Must be eligible to work in Canada.
Interested applicants are asked to submit their resume and cover letter no later than, DATE, 2026. Flexibility on the start date will be available for the successful applicant. Only applicants considered for this role will be contacted.
Why Ember Resources is a great place to work... we offer an excellent work environment, we are socially responsible and recognize equality, hard work and cohesive team environments.
Diversity, equality, and inclusion are important to us. Ember is an equal opportunity employer, with a commitment to employment opportunities that are available to all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
We are committed to offering a non-bias hiring experience and welcome applicants to "Blind Apply" by removing your name and other identifying information from your resume and cover letter and simply add your initials in the required name fields during the application process.
In the spirit of reconciliation, Ember acknowledges that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Coil Tubing Assistant supports field operations by assisting with the rig-up and rig-down of equipment and performing routine well maintenance. They are responsible for ensuring safe execution of well interventions and maintaining equipment readiness according to company standards.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid Class 3 Driver's License with air brake endorsement, along with H2S Alive and First Aid certifications. The role requires physical capability to lift up to 50lbs and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Skills
- Coil tubing operations
- Well intervention
- Mechanical aptitude
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Pressure pumping
- Production operations
- Hazard assessment
- Job safety analysis
- Rig-up
- Rig-down
- Preventative maintenance
Benefits
- Training and advancement opportunities
- Professional working environment
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Energy
- Trades
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Coil Tubing
- Well Intervention
- Oil and Gas
- Field Operations
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Safety Standards
- H2S Alive
- First Aid
- Class 3 Driver's License
- Pressure Pumping
- Production Operations
- Preventative Maintenance
- Job Safety Analysis
- Hazard Assessment
- Rig-up
- Rig-down
- Natural Gas
- Coalbed Methane
- Equipment Maintenance
- Physical Labor