Services

With the fast paced environment of the oilfield industry, drillers, producers and stakeholders need to be able to quickly adapt to changes in technology and conditions. At Headwater Fabrication, we strive to help our customers achieve their goals by taking a conceptual idea and bringing that idea to life. With our ability to design, engineer, and draft using the latest software and technology available, this allows us to ensure a quicker transition to the fabrication stage, and from the fabrication process to the customers hands in a timely manner.


Our Core Business


design and engineering

Design and Engineering

Our Engineering and design team is lead by Ben Doherty P. Eng; working with a team of young and energetic draftsmen. We use the latest in Finite Element and Structural Analysis software as part of the engineering and design process. Our teams experience and tools allow us to analyze, design, and verify the full range of mechanical components and structural systems found on land based drilling rigs. Our team also has experience in, and the tools for failure analysis and root cause determination.

fabrication and welding

Fabrication and Welding

With a staff of journeymen and apprentice welders, we have the qualified staff to tackle jobs in a timely manner. In addition to our welders, we have portable line boring tools, cutting table, and radial arm drill presses; brakes and shears available.

mechanical painting and blasting

Mechanical, Painting and Blasting

Need a job tackled with hydraulics, diesel engines, or major mechanical work involved? Not a problem for us, with over 20 journeymen off road mechanics on staff, major problems become no problem in a hurry. With state of the art tooling and electronics at our disposal, diagnostics and repairs can be performed in the shop or field. In addition to our mechanical staff, we have a enclosed sand blasting shop, and top of the line paint bay on site.

safety and welding certifications

Safety and Welding Certifications

Safety is no small concern at Headwater, when dealing with some of the largest equipment in the world, it is more than just an attitude, it is a way of life engrained in to our culture. Headwater is a Alberta COR certified corporation, that is also ISNet certified, and working on our PICS Auditing certification. Our welding shop is CWB certified, and we will be working on our API certification in due course as well.