Frac Operators

Posted Date: September 11, 2025

Close Date: October 18, 2025

Location: Red Deer, AB

Description:

Element Technical Services is a full service hydraulic fracturing, stimulation and coil service company.  We pride ourselves on our people and consider our seasoned and innovative team to be the best in the business. We are committed to value added services and solutions that create efficiencies and maximize production.  Our commitment to our customers and employees is a safe and effective workplace focused on results and respect. 

We are currently accepting applications for the following:

FRAC OPERATORS – ALL POSITIONS

Various Responsibilities:

• Operating various FRAC equipment such as Pumpers, Iron Truck, ChemVan, Blenders

• Understanding of various FRAC operations including hot zone

• Refueling units as required

• Knowledgeable of and able to assist with rig-in/rig-out procedures as required

•  Perform pre and post trip inspections on equipment operated, ensuring safety and roadworthiness

• Awareness of the tools and parts required on the horsepower pumpers for inventory and maintenance

• Maintaining the fluid head/power end by changing packing valves, seats, inspecting and changing pony rod clamps, packing nuts, power end seals and plungers as needed

• Perform pump inspection including pony rod clamps, glad nuts, warm up preheat the unit and complete a visual check

• Proficient and knowledge of chemical pump sizes and rate capabilities

• Chemical readings including volume and loading the job program

• Completion of the TDG paperwork including placarding

• Minimum and maximum rates associated to the different sized flow meters and troubleshoot issues with the flow meters

• Attend pre-job safety meetings

• Comply with applicable legislation including safe operation, driver's hours of service, occupational health and safety, transportation of dangerous goods, fatigue management

• Maintain vehicle service and repair status.

• Maintains effective communication with co-workers

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of industry an asset

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Team player, ability to take direction, good communication skills

• 14 days on followed by 7 days off (14/7) rotation schedule

• Valid Class 1 driver license with satisfactory driving abstract

• Valid H2S & First Aid Certifications

Location:  Red Deer, AB

Coil Operator

Posted Date: September 19, 2025

Close Date: October 20, 2025

Location: Red Deer, AB

Description: ELEMENT TECHNICAL SERVICES - COIL OPERATOR

Certifications Required

• H2S
• First Aid/CPR
• Fall Protection
• RIDE
• Hours of Service & Fatigue Management
• Crane Operator
• Radiation Authorized User
• WHMIS (GHS)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
• Forklift Operation
• Fire Extinguisher Training
• Fire and Explosion Hazard Training
• EGSO
• Various company specific orientations

Work Conditions

• Rotation schedules vary 20/10
• Physical ability to lift up to 50lb
• Travel to off-site locations required
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) e.g. coveralls, steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
• Hazards associated with the trade
• Working outdoors in all weather conditions

Parts Technician

Posted Date: October 3, 2025

Close Date: November 3, 2025

Location: Grande Prairie, AB

Description:

Essential Coil Well Service, a division of Element Technical Services is currently looking for a Parts Technician for our Grande Prairie location.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain parts inventory for various field equipment.
• Maintain communications with equipment dealers and vendors.
• Ship, receive, and order parts as required.
• Manage and process inventory transactions.
• Process paperwork in a timely manner.
• Work a schedule of 10 days on and 4 off.

Qualifications:

• Valid Class 5 license with a clean abstract is required.
• Provincial Journeyperson Parts Technician certification from a recognized post-secondary institution is an asset but not required.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electronic, and hydraulic components.
• Experience in the field is an asset.
• Strong computer skills.
• Forklift training an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet project deadlines.
• Must be able to multi-task and pay attention to detail.
• Heavy lifting is required.
• Pre-employment physical assessment and drug screen is required.

 Why Essential:

• Company paid benefits available Immediately upon hire.
• Competitive hourly wage.
• RRSP Matching.
• Employee fuel discount card.

Coiled Tubing Senior Operators

Posted Date: October 6, 2025

Close Date: November 6, 2025

Location: Grande Prairie, AB

Description:

Essential Coil Well Service, a division of Element Technical Services is currently looking for Coiled Tubing Senior Operators based out of our Grande Prairie or Red Deer location.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Use continuous coiled tubing equipment to perform well servicing 
• Drive specialized well services equipment to and from location
• Assist with mentoring and training coil operators
• Operate assigned equipment during treatment 
• Recognize equipment malfunctions and correct them as necessary 
• Perform general preventative maintenance on all equipment 
• Maintain equipment to above industry standards
• Monitor well control parameters and calculations before and during job applications 
• Assemble and prepare equipment for installation and service, perform pre- and post- job equipment inspections
• Operate with a safety-first mindset  

• 2 years previous downhole experience 
• Previous experience in coiled tubing 
• Valid Class 1 Driver’s License 
• Valid H2S Alive, Standard First Aid, Fall Protection, ODA, CSO preferred
• BOP and Wellhead Boom certifications are an asset 
• Able to pass a pre-employment physical fitness assessment and drug screen
• Able to work away from home for extended periods 

Why Essential

• Competitive compensation 
• Company paid comprehensive benefits package available immediately upon hire
• RRSP matching program
• Continuous paid training and opportunities for career growth
• Well maintained and innovative equipment
• 15/6 crewing schedule
• Strong safety culture

We thank everyone for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Coiled Tubing Senior Operators

Posted Date: October 6, 2025

Close Date: November 6, 2025

Location: Red Deer, AB

Description:

Essential Coil Well Service, a division of Element Technical Services is currently looking for Coiled Tubing Senior Operators based out of our Red Deer or Grande Prairie location.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Use continuous coiled tubing equipment to perform well servicing 
• Drive specialized well services equipment to and from location
• Assist with mentoring and training coil operators
• Operate assigned equipment during treatment 
• Recognize equipment malfunctions and correct them as necessary 
• Perform general preventative maintenance on all equipment 
• Maintain equipment to above industry standards
• Monitor well control parameters and calculations before and during job applications 
• Assemble and prepare equipment for installation and service, perform pre- and post- job equipment inspections
• Operate with a safety-first mindset  

• 2 years previous downhole experience 
• Previous experience in coiled tubing 
• Valid Class 1 Driver’s License 
• Valid H2S Alive, Standard First Aid, Fall Protection, ODA, CSO preferred
• BOP and Wellhead Boom certifications are an asset 
• Able to pass a pre-employment physical fitness assessment and drug screen
• Able to work away from home for extended periods 

Why Essential

• Competitive compensation 
• Company paid comprehensive benefits package available immediately upon hire
• RRSP matching program
• Continuous paid training and opportunities for career growth
• Well maintained and innovative equipment
• 15/6 crewing schedule
• Strong safety culture

We thank everyone for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.