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Big West Machine & Welding provides fabrication, equipment, and oilfield welding services throughout Alberta

For oilfield welding, part fabrication, equipment repair, pipeline maintenance, and industrial installations, Big West Machine & Welding is pleased to be Alberta’s go-to partner. Our Drayton Valley-based company has established a solid reputation for accuracy, dependability, and round-the-clock responsiveness—qualities that are essential in the highly competitive oil and gas industry. Big West is prepared to provide dependable, qualified, and safety-first solutions to oilfield operations throughout Alberta, ranging from field welding and mobile services to CNC machining and heavy equipment construction.

All-Inclusive Alberta Oilfield Welding Services

Alberta’s oil and gas sector depends on accuracy, robustness, and reliability. Oilfield welding projects that meet or surpass industry standards are our specialty at Big West. Our CWB-certified welders guarantee excellent work whether on-site or in our fully furnished shop because they are skilled in a variety of welding processes, such as MIG, TIG, stick, and aluminum welding.

We focus on:

  • Reinforcement and welding of pipelines

  • Pumpjack and wellhead structures

  • Oilfield frames and skids

  • Vessels, tanks, and pressure apparatus

  • Components made of stainless steel and aluminum

  • Welding structures for rigs and buildings

Whether it’s Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Red Deer, Lloydminster, or Medicine Hat, our mobile welding trucks are prepared to deploy around-the-clock to construction sites throughout Alberta. In the oilfield, downtime is expensive. For this reason, we operate quickly, adhere to tight safety regulations, and produce long-lasting welds.

Custom Manufacturing of Equipment and Parts for Oilfields

In the tough oilfields of Alberta, off-the-shelf components aren’t always sufficient. For this reason, Big West Machine & Welding provides unique part fabrication based on your operational and equipment requirements. Whether you’re building a new component from the ground up, upgrading an existing one, or altering a structure, our team has the tools and technical know-how to produce high-performance outcomes.

Among the materials we work with are aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel. Among our abilities are:

  • Accurate cutting and shaping

  • Robust construction and assembly

  • Tanks, supports, brackets, and skids made to order

  • Support for design for manufacturing

  • Jobs that are one-time or production-scale

With designed accuracy, we can realize your vision, whether you have a blueprint or merely a problem to solve.

Repair and Maintenance of Oilfield Equipment

Equipment failure poses a concern to both productivity and safety in the untamed landscape of Alberta’s oilfields. Big West helps operators prolong the life of their assets and save expensive replacements by offering prompt repair and overhaul services for a variety of oilfield equipment.

Our areas of expertise include:

  • Pumpjack maintenance and reconstruction

  • Repairing hydraulic cylinders

  • PTO service and gearbox

  • Overhaul of the triplex pump

  • Structural and rig mat repairs

  • Repairing aluminum and other specialized metals with welding

We can manage both field repairs and intricate in-house rebuilds thanks to our mix of mobile repair services and a full-service machine shop. Give us a call if you notice wear on your equipment, and we’ll get it functioning like new again.

Pipeline Upkeep and Assistance

Every oilfield operation depends on pipeline integrity. Big West Machine & Welding provides welding, specialized fittings, structural supports, and safety measures as well as other support services for pipeline installation and maintenance throughout Alberta.

We offer:

  • Fabrication of pipeline support structures

  • Personalized brackets, clamps, and saddles

  • Weld joint and structural component repair

  • Delivery of essential components in a flash

  • Installing safety rails and secondary confinement

Big West is prepared to mobilize rapidly and supply the men and technical expertise your pipeline requires, whether it’s for a new build, maintenance shutdown, or emergency response.

Services for Industrial Maintenance

Big West offers continuous maintenance assistance to keep your oilfield activities functioning effectively; we are not just available for constructions and repairs. Our maintenance teams have expertise in emergency repairs, preventative maintenance, turnarounds, and shutdowns.

Among the industrial maintenance services we offer are:

  • Support for plant shutdown and turnaround

  • Typical fabrication and welding

  • Services for line boring and alignment

  • Mechanical assistance for conveyors, hydraulics, and pumps

  • Weld quality control and safety checks

We offer either long-term maintenance contracts or short-term labor support, depending on the requirements of your location. In either case, you receive professional assistance, transparent communication, and complete dependability.

CNC and Precision Machining Services

Big West Machine & Welding supports oilfield projects throughout Alberta by running a fully equipped machine shop with both manual and CNC technology. Complex geometries, high-tolerance parts, and custom parts are all within our machining capabilities.

We function as:

  • Milling machines and manual lathes

  • A four-axis CNC lathe with live tools

  • Options for high-speed and sub-spindle machining

  • Line drilling for industrial and heavy machinery uses

  • Manufacturing of custom shafts, bushings, and fittings

Do you need a crucial component completed quickly? We provide quickly without sacrificing quality or accuracy.

In Alberta, On-Site Fabrication and Mobile Welding

In Alberta’s oilfield operations, time is money. Big West provides mobile welding services throughout the province, delivering skilled welders and fully furnished trucks right to your location.

Among our mobile offerings are:

  • On-site emergency welding

  • Equipment welds and pipeline tie-ins

  • Reinforcements and alterations to the structure

  • Fabrication and installation in the field

  • 24/7 assistance, even in isolated areas

We provide quick, adaptable field support to producers, contractors, and service firms from the Peace Country to the Bakken. We will deliver the store to you if it needs to be constructed, repaired, or fortified.

Experience, Quality, and Safety You Have Faith

Quality and safety, in our opinion, go hand in hand at Big West Machine & Welding. Our welders are CWB certified and trained to operate in hazardous situations, and we maintain complete compliance with all occupational health and safety laws in Alberta.

What distinguishes us:

  • Emergency reaction around-the-clock

  • CWB-approved welding crew

  • Knowledgeable about working remotely and oilfield shutdowns

  • Modern machinery for machining and manufacturing

  • Solid connections between service providers and oil producers

Serving Alberta’s oilfield industry with pride for years, we have gained the trust of our clients one project at a time through integrity, diligence, and consistently superior outcomes.

Serving the Energy Heartland of Alberta

With our headquarters in the Drayton Valley, we are ideally situated to service the province’s main oil and gas hubs. We frequently send teams and tools to sites throughout:

  • Edson

  • The Fox Creek

  • The Grande Prairie

  • The Fort McMurray

  • The Lloydminster

  • The Red Deer

  • Whitecourt

  • Bonnyville

  • Lake Cold

Big West delivers regardless of the terrain or the timeframe.


Call Big West Welding & Machine

Trust the experts at Big West Machine & Welding when your oilfield business needs skilled welding, dependable maintenance, bespoke fabrication, or round-the-clock field service. We take pride in providing Alberta’s energy sector with dependable, superior craftsmanship that can withstand the most demanding conditions.

📍 Address: 5524 53rd Ave, Drayton Valley, AB
📞 Phone: (780) 514-3380

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