Pumping Technician
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, General Labor, Installation Technician, Construction Labor & Trades
The Pumping Technician is essential to the execution of routine tasks either on a project site or at a Ketek shop. In asituation to observe and ask questions, this position is vital to the growth ofthe Projects Team and is an important step toward the employee’s career growthand therefore the enhancement of Ketek’s field team.
CORE DUTIES:Project / Field
Assist with the mobilization, monitoring,troubleshooting and demobilization of: well
pumps, diesel pumps, and electricsubmersible pumps
Maintain, repair, install, and service:generators, light towers, and heating equipment
Operate field trucks, loaders and skid steers in a safe manner
Take instruction from the Site Supervisoror Site Foreman to ensure projects are
completed in a safe manner, on time, andon budget
Assist with the routine maintenance and servicing of equipment in the field
Use, clean, and maintain the differenttools required at the worksite
Load and unload equipment by hand
Perform routine onsite housekeeping duties
Assist and mentor Field Labourers
Shop OperationsReceive, understand and executeinstructions from Shop Foreman and senior
employees
Clean equipment and tools
Disassemble equipment, if needed, to thoroughly clean
Identify faulty/damaged equipment and/ordefective materials and inform supervisor of
problem
Determine the correct type oftools/equipment to be used for a specific task
Utilize checklists, inspections, work procedures and safety guidelines to complete tasks
Complete assigned tasks in a safe,efficient and timely manner
Perform routine housekeeping duties in theshop
Other DutiesComplete all required paperwork on a daily basis, including hazard assessment and
Daily Job Control Sheet
Cooperate with Training department for scheduling of new/recertification training
Observe all safety procedures and useproper Personal Protective Equipment
Ensure all Ketek’s work procedures,policies and Occupational Health and Safety
regulations are followed
Represent Ketek in a light that is commensurate with the values of Management and the
Corporate Vision and Mission Statements
Duties,responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at anytime with or without notice.
QUALIFICATIONS ANDSKILLS:
Required
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence andclean driver’s abstract
- High school diploma or GED
- Fluent in the English language(reading, written, spoken)
- Experience working with basic handtools
- Ability to deal with the public ina positive, courteous, and respectful manner
- Ability to handle multiple tasksand frequent demanding deadlines
- Ability to handle changing schedules and priorities, with high level prioritization skills
- Strong work ethic and organizational planning skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently or aspart of a team
- Effective verbal and listeningcommunication skills
- Experience towing a trailer
- Experience on oilfield or oilsandssites
- Experience operating a wheel loaderand/or skid steer
- Experience in dewatering,well-testing, or water transfer
This position is defined as Safety Sensitive:
Drug,Alcohol, Back, and Audio tests are required prior to commencing employment.
Physical Demands
- Regularly required to stand/sit, talk/hear, stoop, climb, lift, balance, kneel and use ofhands/fingers to operate tools, machinery and materials
- Moderate to heavy lifting (up to 50lbs) may be required
- Useof mechanical aids: overhead crane, forklift, pallet jack, and dolly may be required
- Regular exposure to loud noises and metal particulates - hearing and respiratory protection is provided when needed
- Potential exposure to acetylene gas, fumes, oil, and paint residue
- Exposure to sharp edges, pinch points, trip and slip hazards, and blind spots
- Maybe required to work in high, precarious places that are near moving partsand/or electrical works or in confined spaces
- Fieldenvironment (90%) and shop environment (10%)
- Required to work weekends and outside of regular office hours
- Required to work outside in all different weather conditions including extreme cold andheat
- Required to work away from home for extended periods of time
**** wage is open for negotiation depending on qualifications and experience.
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