Trades in Alberta
Oil and Gas Transportation Services
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Oil and gas transportation services refers to the transportation of equipment and supplies used in the exploration, development and production of oil and gas resources.Oilfield transportation operations use specialized vehicles fitted with auxiliary equipment designed for:
- highway moving of all types of construction/plant equipment, pipe and camps.
- off-highway transportation of equipment and supplies
- moving of various overweight and over dimensional loads
- dismantling, transport and assembly of drilling and service rigs
Oil and gas transportation services - supervisor, - bed truck operator, - multi-wheel truck operator, - bulk haul truck operator and - winch tractor operator, are available for certification under the Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act:
- Supervisor – supervises and coordinates job operations, truck operators and other workers.
- Bed Truck Operator – operates a truck specifically designed with a flat deck, winch and optional gin poles and is used without a trailer to move rig buildings, derricks, matting and other miscellaneous oilfield equipment.
- Multi-wheel Truck Operator – operates a multi-wheel truck which is a truck and trailer configuration that includes jeeps, trailers and boosters. These are used primarily for over dimensional and over weight loads or loads requiring permits.
- Bulk Haul Truck Operator – operates a bulk haul truck which is a truck with a vessel or tank that is used for the transportation of liquid and gas products and other substances used in the exploration, development and production of oil and gas resources.
- Winch Tractor Operator – operates a winch tractor which is a heavy duty truck outfitted with a winch. Winches allow for the loading and off loading of rig loads unto trailers without the use of cranes. These are used to transport legal loads and loads requiring permits.
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You can earn a Journeyperson Certificate based on:Recognized TrainingThe requirements for Oil and Gas Transportation Services, depending on the branch, are as follows:
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Legislation | For more information regarding undertakings, activities, and certification requirements, please review the Designated Trades and Restricted Activities Regulation and the Designated Trades’ Activities and Certification Requirements Order. |