Location: Red Deer, AB

Organizational Unit: Element Technical Services Inc.

Division: Element Technical Services

Type: Full-Time

Posted: June 16, 2026

Closes: July 17, 2026

Job Title: Frac Operator – Element Technical Services

ELEMENT TECHNICAL SERVICES is currently hiring the following position:

Frac Operator – $2,000 SIGNING BONUS

Benefits: 

  • $2000 Signing Bonus
  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package – Health and Dental available immediately upon hire
  • RRSP matching program
  • Fuel discount card
  • Continuous paid training and opportunities for career growth
  • Company provided PPE.

Various Responsibilities: 

  • Operating various FRAC equipment such as Pumps, 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 pumps 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

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