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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.

Program Information

Program Information & Requirements
Trades Qualifier

You can earn a Journeyperson Certificate based on:Recognized TrainingThe requirements for Oil and Gas Transportation Services, depending on the branch, are as follows:

  • Bed Truck Operator branch:
    • Enform (Energy Safety Canada) Certificate for Oil & Gas Transportation – Bed Truck Operator
  • Bulk Haul Operator branch:
    • Enform (Energy Safety Canada) Certificate for Oil & Gas Transportation – Bulk Haul Operator
  • Multi Wheel Operator branch:
    • Enform (Energy Safety Canada) Certificate for Oil & Gas Transportation – Multi Wheel Operator
  • Supervisor branch:
    • Enform (Energy Safety Canada) Certificate for Oil & Gas Transportation – Supervisor
  • Winch Truck Operator branch:
    • Enform (Energy Safety Canada) Certificate for Oil & Gas Transportation – Winch Truck Operator

Program Credit

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Supporting Resources

 
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Trade Information Get important information about the duties, working conditions, and skills and abilities needed to work in this trade. (You will be re-directed to the alis website.)
Job Information View job postings in this trade, and learn about the current job market, average wage and resources for finding a job. (You will be re-directed to the alis website.)
Competency Outline Get information on all of the program requirements and what you will learn.
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.

 

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