Positions Apprentice Machinist Position We are currently recruiting for an Apprentice Machinist in our Edmonton Machine Shop. This rewarding opportunity requires a machining background coupled with a strong desire to learn in a fast paced environment Main Responsibilities Machining as required Take direction from senior machinists Ensure proper documentation is completed Continuous learning Assist with continuous improvements Required Qualifications Manual lathe operation Strong interpersonal skills Fluent in English Assets Manual milling experience Shaper experience Gun drilling experience CNC experience Quality control experience Downhole oilfield tools experience Welding experience Northstar Oilfield Services is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit application to the company website www.northstardst.com. We thank all interested applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.   View available locations for the position of Apprentice Machinist Cased Hole DST Tester / Supervisor Northstar has an immediate need to recruit 2 to 4 experienced and professional candidates for this position. This position requires specific skills and experience. Only candidates with the following skills should apply: 2 or more years running Cased hole DST Offshore experience Ability to design DST program Complete DST reports Host/attend client pre/post job meetings and presentations Eligibility to attain visas and work in India Work schedule: 6/3 Rotation - 6 week (standby/work overseas) 3 weeks off   View available locations for the position of Cased Hole DST Tester / Supervisor Drillstem Testers Northstar has 5 openings for Drillstem Testers. This is a challenging 21 days on/7days off, on-call field technician role with on the job training servicing all of Western Canada for the first year of employment, with the possibility of international work. Previous oilfield service/rig experience, communication and customer service skills are an asset. A day in the life of a Drillstem Tester: 21/7 Rotation: While on-call Shop work is performed Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30. Call-out's can be immediate, and testers need to be prepared, and available to go in the field. We go to drilling rigs to run DST tools in open-hole wells. This typically takes 1 to 2 days. Service Area The majority of our work is in Alberta, however, we routinely perform some work in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. We have shops in Edmonton, and Grand Prairie. It is sometimes mandatory for our Edmonton testers to work out of our Grand Prairie shop when necessary. We are rapidly expanding to other countries, so international work is likely. Employment Requirements A valid Canadian passport. A drivers abstract to be approved by our insurance provider. A passed drug screen.   View available locations for the position of Drillstem Testers DST Field Engineer The Northstar Field Engineer (NFE)Position is a challenging and rewarding position. Northstar recently started NFE program with the goal of recruiting candidates with high potential and developing them into versatile, well rounded leaders in a compressed time frame (1 - 2 years). The rigorous 6/3/3 schedule (6 weeks in the field, 3 weeks in the office, 3 week vacation) exposes the Field Engineer to all aspects of Northstar's business including: Field Operations Operations Management Design Engineering Manufacturing Technical Sales The Field Engineer must be based in Calgary or Edmonton, however will spend the majority of their time in the field on various international rig locations. In the field the NFE will be working shoulder to shoulder with Northstar's international Technicians doing pre-job planning and design, downhole tool operation, preparation & maintenance and job reporting. The Field Engineer must have the physical and mental stamina to execute to make critical decisions under pressure and work long hours. Though the work is challenging definitely not for everyone, high output, high energy performers will find the experience and opportunities for personal and career growth are limitless. Field Engineers are encouraged to travel and experience the countries and cultures they are working in on their vacation time. After successfully completing the program the Field Engineer will be promoted to a leadership role as: Field Coordinator Design Engineer or Manager Manufacturing Engineer or Manager Training Manager Technical Sales Manager Area Manager Prerequisites: BSc in any field of engineering   View available locations for the position of DST Field Engineer Machine Shop Foreman Position We are currently recruiting for a Machine Shop Forman in our Edmonton Machine Shop. This rewarding opportunity requires a strong machining background coupled with leadership in a fast paced environment. Our Machinists will have the opportunity to develop new, industry specific tools and prototypes. This position offers growth and the opportunity for quick advancement. Main Responsibilities Co-ordinate daily shop activities (people, work, machines) Provide training and mentorship Provide technical support Identify shop requirements i.e. supplies, machine repairs Machining as required Work closely with Engineers to develop new tool designs and prototypes Assist with job planning as required Assist with job quoting as required Assist with continuous improvements Required Qualifications Previous experience in a machine shop leadership role Manual lathe operation (Journeyman, greater than 5 years' experience) Strong interpersonal skills Fluent in English Asset Manual milling experience Shaper experience Gun drilling experience CNC experience Quality control experience Downhole oilfield tools experience Welding experience Northstar Oilfield Services is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit application to the company website www.northstardst.com. We thank all interested applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.   View available locations for the position of Machine Shop Foreman Machinist Position We are currently recruiting for a Machinist in our Edmonton Machine Shop. This rewarding opportunity requires a strong machining background in a fast paced environment. Our Machinists will have the opportunity to develop new, industry specific tools and prototypes. This position offers growth and the opportunity for quick advancement. Main Responsibilities Machining as required Provide training and mentorship Provide technical support Ensure proper documentation is completed Work closely with Engineers to develop new tool designs and prototypes Assist with identifying shop requirements Assist with job planning as required Assist with job quoting as required Assist with continuous improvements Required Qualifications Journeyman Manual lathe operation Strong interpersonal skills Fluent in English Assets Manual milling experience Shaper experience Gun drilling experience CNC experience Quality control experience Downhole oilfield tools experience Welding experience Northstar Oilfield Services is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit application to the company website www.northstardst.com. We thank all interested applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.   View available locations for the position of Machinist On-Call and Contract EXPAT Drillstem Testers Northstar is currently recruiting for contract EXPAT Drillstem Testers based out of South Asia, South East Asia, North Africa and The Middle East. Previous well testing experience, communication and customer service skills are required. This successful candidate will be reporting to the Vice President of Operations, and is responsible for conducting open-hole and cased-hole drillstem testing in various international field locations. This position employs senior experience and skills levels to ensure that all technical aspects of service and/or products are utilized properly including assembly and function. Technicians are responsible to run or administer the product, tool or service efficiently while representing the organization and its services. Accountabilities include: Precise operation of tools and equipment Planning DST Servicing tools and equipment pre and post job Inventory of tools and equipment pre and post job Communication and co-ordination of on-site DST activities with client and Northstar Drillstem Testers Customer service Tear-down, transport, and quality of tools and equipment Qualifying Candidates must provide proof of: A valid Passport First Aid Certification H2S Certification UKOOA Medical BOSIET Certification We currently have openings for on-call positions and contract positions based on business demands and availability.   View available locations for the position of On-Call and Contract EXPAT Drillstem Testers Return To Start