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