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Ensign Energy Services Inc.
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Ensign Energy Services Inc.

Floorhands (Western Canada)

Nisku, AB, Canada

Temporary

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Job details

Job type: Temporary
Posting language: English
Posted: Feb 16, 2026

Original job description

JOB SUMMARY

Located in SW Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Northern British Columbia - Floorhands are primarily responsible for handling drilling equipment on the drilling rig floor and keeping the rig and location clean and orderly.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assists the other crewmembers in their duties, including maintenance and repair of rig equipment, and he/she is a general all-around worker on the rig. There are usually two Floorhands on a crew, although smaller rigs may have only one. This is a manual labour position that involves making connections on the rig floor to connect and disconnect pipe smoothly and efficiently, assist with casing, and general housekeeping around the rig site.
Be prepared to work on a rotating shift schedule that operates twenty-four hours a day
Be able to work safely and quickly, and think ahead to the next procedure
Be in good physical condition (strength, coordination and agility are necessary)
Enjoy working as a member of a team and mentoring fellow crew members new to the rig
Committed to working remote operations involving camps, when required

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Mechanical inclination
Safety minded

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

Proven ability to work safely and work with team members
Excellent communication skills
Ability to mentor less mechanically inclined personnel new to the rig

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Previous labour experience and/or experience as a floorhand (oil and gas industry preferred)
Associated training tickets for region and activity. These may include, but are not limited to: H2S Certification, First Aid, Common Safety Orientations
Ensign’s HR/HSE Induction and assigned training per Regional Training Matrix
Any client specific training for site access

Other

Business Ethics – Fully understands Ensign’s ethics policy and its application in all business dealings including contractual agreements and contract negotiations.
Health and Safety – Fully understands the Ensign Health and Safety policy and self-responsibility for his/her own health and safety at work. Responsible to avoid adversely affecting the health and safety of others through any act or omission.

Responsible for the correct use protective clothing and equipment as provided by Ensign and for guarding against misuse or damage to such equipment
Responsible for reporting any hazardous situations arising in the workplace that cannot be self-corrected, or injury incurred during the course of work, no matter how minor
Responsible for avoiding injury resulting from manual handling tasks associated with his/her employment, by use of risk assessment, correct mechanical handling equipment and correct manual handling technique

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Responsibilities

The floorhand at Ensign will handle drilling equipment on the rig floor, connect and disconnect pipe, help with casing and maintenance, and keep the rig and site clean and orderly. The role also involves mentoring newer crew members.

Requirements

Candidates need previous labour experience, ideally as a floorhand in oil and gas, plus safety and rig training tickets such as H2S and First Aid. They must be physically fit, safety-minded, mechanically inclined and comfortable working in a team on rotating shifts.

Skills

Pipe handling
Drilling rig operations
Casing assistance
Equipment maintenance and repair
Mechanical aptitude
Housekeeping and site cleaning
Manual handling
Safe work practices
Teamwork
Mentoring
Communication
H2S safety
First Aid
Hazard reporting
Physical fitness
Rotating shift work
Remote camp work

Keywords

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pipe handling
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H2S certification
First Aid
rotating shift
remote camp
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manual labour
Ensign Energy

Seniority

Entry level

Licences and certifications

H2S Certification
First Aid

Tools

drilling equipment
pipe
casing

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