Motorhand

Title: Motor Hand

Reports to: Driller

General Summary of Position: The Motorhand position is deemed to be a “Safety Sensitive” position due to the proximity of heavy industrial machinery. A Motorhand provides manual labor as required to operate and maintain the rig's diesel and electric engines.

The Motorhand orders tools and replacement parts for these engines and is responsible for testing the machinery for operability and safety and is required to clean and maintain engines at all times. They also operate and maintain the boiler systems. Motorhands are responsible for the training, supervising and assisting of the other crew members as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Regularly maintain drilling rig engines, transmissions, heating systems, diesel-electric generators and motors, hydraulic systems and other mechanical equipment.

- Monitor inventories for fuel, oil filters, lube oils, greases and other service items.

- Maintain equipment logs and preventative maintenance records as required.

- Operate and maintain the engines that run the draw works, turn rotary table and circulate drilling fluid.

- Ensure usage of proper safety equipment.

- Ability to follow directions, comply with company guidelines and work safely.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Ability to work safely and plan.

- Strong Leadership skill.

- Ability to work in a team setting.

- Strong communication skills and good organizational skills.

- Strong Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.

- Ability to judge distance and spatial relationships.

Experience:

- Previous hands-on experience in all positions up to and including Motorhand.

Certifications and Licenses:

- Must be at least 18 years of age.

- Valid H2S Alive Certification.

- Valid CSO Certification.

- Confined space entry and rescue certification.

- Fall Protection and Rig Recue for rig work.

- Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to and from site.

Why Horizon Drilling?

- Best Drilling industry safety records in Canada

- Family Health & Dental benefits

- Up to 5% RRSP matching contributions

- 60-day free coverall program

- Competitive rates

Safety and Physical Demands:

Working on a drilling rig comes with many physical demands and a commitment to a safe work environment. A rig worker is exposed to all weather conditions, long hours and rigorous physical demands. Horizon Drilling is committed to ensuring rig workers meet these physical demands by having each employee complete a substance screening and strength and mobility test before them being hired. Rig workers should be able to successfully lift 50 lbs., work 12 hours shift in extreme weather conditions and can work in a team environment. Horizon Drilling is dedicated to the continuous improvement of safety.

Horizon Drilling is part of Western Energy Services Corp. with operations in Canada and the USA. We have one of the newest fleets of both Drilling and Well Servicing Rigs in the industry, leading the way with our innovative approach to safety and training by implementing eCompliance which is a cutting edge, mobile first EHS (environmental Health and Safety) platform.

Horizon Drilling is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment.

Job Overview

Date Posted 1 hours ago

Closing Date 15-08-2025

Location Leduc, Alberta

Role Motorhand

Salary: $42.80 - $42.80 per hour

Employment Seasonal

Job Skills

More About Us

Company Name:

Horizon Drilling

Primary Industry:

Oil and Gas

Company Size:

1 - 1000

Founded In:

2004

Phone:

780-986-7450

Location:

Leduc, Alberta

https://www.horizondrilling.ca/