Acuren is currently recruiting for a Skilled Labourer to join our team and support the sour gas corrosion testing lab in Calgary, AB. The finished products produced by our machine shop are primarily NACE corrosion test specimens machined from oil and gas tubular products.

Under the direction of the Machinist Foreman, the Labourer supports machinists by preparing and moving materials, assisting with machine setup, cleaning and organizing tools and work areas, and helping prepare test coupons, samples and components. All duties are performed in accordance with Acuren’s standard operating procedures and process maps.

Position Summary

• Location: Calgary, AB

• Position Type: Full-time, permanent

• Schedule: Monday to Friday - 40 Hours per week (may vary based on operational requirements)

• Assist machinists with material preparation, machine setup and daily shop tasks.
• Load, unload and move materials, tools and components safely.
• Measure, mark and prepare materials for cutting or machining under supervision.
• Assist with preparing, labelling and organizing test coupons, samples and finished components.
• Perform basic deburring, cleaning and finishing tasks as trained and directed.
• Clean and organize work areas, tools and equipment.
• Follow Acuren’s safety procedures, standard operating procedures and process maps.
• Report equipment concerns, hazards and material shortages to the Machinist Foreman.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Willingness to start a Machinist apprenticeship preferred.
• Previous labourer, manufacturing or machine shop experience is an asset.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools safely and read a tape measure.
• Ability to follow instructions and assist with material preparation and shop tasks.
• Physically capable of lifting and moving materials and standing for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail, commitment to safety and willingness to learn.
• Reliable team player with good communication skills.
• Good communication skills with a willingness to learn under the current machinist lead
• Ability to execute verbal and written work directions

The strength of Acuren lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international publicly traded company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast.

Complemented by an attractive and comprehensive total compensation package, including paid time off, employer paid benefits, RRSP + Company match, tuition grants, discounted fitness memberships and insurance offerings, employee assistance programs and more! At Acuren we commit to the principles of a respectful workplace and offer tremendous opportunities to those who wish to succeed.

Join our team at Acuren and embark on a rewarding journey where you will contribute to the company's growth and success while advancing your career. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team of professionals.

Acuren’s strength begins with its people. Guided by our values—People First, Integrity Always, One Team, Higher Standards, and Innovative —we work to create safe, respectful, and high-performing environments for our employees, clients, and communities. 

We are honored that our people have recognized Acuren as worthy of inclusion in the Forbes 2024 and 2025 list of Canada’s Best Employers. This recognition reflects the importance we place on investing in our people, protecting everyone we work with, and acting with integrity in every engagement. 

Acuren delivers comprehensive inspection, testing, certification, and asset integrity solutions that help organizations ensure critical assets are safe, compliant, and optimized for reliable performance. Our specialized expertise and advanced capabilities support clients across energy, industrial, and public infrastructure sectors. 

Our services include inspection; traditional and advanced NDE/NDT; failure analysis; rope access; materials, field, and reliability engineering; drones; robotics; V-Deck; and condition-based monitoring. Through these capabilities, we help clients evaluate asset condition, manage operational risk, and make informed decisions throughout the asset lifecycle. 

Our work supports the integrity and safety of assets across petroleum refining, pipelines, power generation, pulp and paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and automotive industries. Acuren employs more than 5,000 professionals who support mechanical integrity and inspection programs across industrial sectors. 

Our approach is practical and focused: provide capable local teams with certified, well-equipped personnel supported by trained and experienced leaders. Building on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, we continue to advance technical capabilities and support reliability programs that create value for clients and employees. 

Accessibility accommodations are available to applicants upon request. The company uses AI-enabled tools to organize candidate responses; these tools may be used during the screening or assessment process.