Location: Red Deer, AB

Organizational Unit: Essential Coil Well Services

Division: Essential Coil Well Service

Type: Full-Time

Posted: September 29, 2026

Closes: October 29, 2026

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

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Use continuous coiled tubing equipment to perform well servicing 
  • Drive specialized well services equipment to and from location
  • 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  

Job Requirements

  • 2 years previous oilfield experience 
  • Previous experience in coiled tubing, drilling, wireline or snubbing is considered an asset  
  • 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

  • Signing bonus
  • 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
  • 24 hr. Operation

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

Essential Coil Well Service Ltd.