Field Machining Supervisor

Field Machining Supervisor

WSG Energy Services Industrial Ltd.
Locations: Alberta and British Columbia

WSG Energy Services is seeking experienced Field Machining Supervisors to lead on-site machining crews across Alberta and British Columbia.

This is a hands-on leadership role supporting industrial maintenance, repair, construction and turnaround projects. It requires strong portable machining experience and the ability to plan work, supervise setups, verify workmanship and coordinate with clients. Primary scopes include flange facing, pipe cutting and beveling, with additional machining activities assigned according to crew capability and project requirements.

Work assignments will vary and may include local site work, project assignments, remote locations and camp-based work. Candidates must be willing to travel, stay away from home and work project rotations, day or night shifts, and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise portable machining activities from site assessment through completion and handover.
• Review work packages, drawings, tolerances, surface-finish requirements and approved machining or repair procedures.
• Assess site access, mounting options, workpiece condition and equipment suitability before execution.
• Identify personnel, equipment, tooling, consumable and measurement requirements.
• Assign work according to technician competency and provide hands-on support with complex setups.
• Verify machine alignment, mounting security, tooling selection and operating parameters.
• Oversee flange facing, pipe cutting, beveling and other approved portable machining scopes.
• Establish inspection stages and verify dimensional and surface-finish results against project requirements.
• Lead toolbox talks, hazard assessments and coordination of permits and isolations with authorized site personnel.
• Identify technical concerns, scope changes and equipment limitations, and obtain direction before work proceeds outside the approved scope.
• Coordinate work fronts and schedules with client representatives, other trades and WSG operations.
• Track progress, crew hours, equipment use and outstanding work.
• Review machining reports, inspection records, timesheets and completion documentation.
• Coach technicians in safe equipment operation, setup practices and measurement techniques.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, defect reporting and readiness for subsequent projects.
• Coordinate associated bolting activities where qualified crews are assigned.

Required experience and qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with portable field machining equipment.
• Strong experience in flange facing and portable pipe cutting and beveling.
• Previous experience supervising machining crews or leading field machining projects.
• Ability to assess machining feasibility and select suitable equipment and setup methods.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, tolerances, surface finishes and approved repair requirements.
• Proficiency in dimensional inspection and the use of precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment, setup and machining issues under field conditions.
• Strong planning, communication and crew leadership skills.
• Accountability for safe execution, workmanship, progress reporting and documentation.
• Willingness to work throughout Alberta and British Columbia, including remote sites, camp assignments and extended project stays.
• A valid driver’s licence and ability to meet client-specific training and site-access requirements.

Assets

• Machinist, millwright or other relevant trade qualifications.
• Experience supervising line boring, milling, drilling or other portable machining scopes.
• Hydraulic torquing, bolt tensioning and flange management experience.
• Experience managing multiple work fronts during remote projects, shutdowns and turnarounds.