DFI

In early June of 2011, DFI installed a 21 meter oil derrick at the Red Deer College near the Centre for Trades and Technology building. The derrick was generously donated by High Arctic Energy Services and will provide students in the rig technician program with a platform to put their classroom knowledge to the test.

The installation was straight forward enough, and more than one DFI worker commented on how enjoyable it was to haul equipment on pavement for a change. The derrick was loaded at High Arctic’s yard with a 30 ton RGZ crane, and hauled to the college with a tri-drive tractor.

Along with time and equipment, DFI donated the foundation for the project. A 40 ton RGZ all-terrain crane equipped with a 4.5 tonne hydraulic hammer was used to install four 16 inch, 14 meter piles. The derrick was set into place with a tandem lift using the RGZ-130 and RGZ-100 cranes.

Once in place and secured to the driven steel pile foundation, a platform was raised into position, and crews working from a man basket permanently mounted the railed platform.

The derrick includes a functioning set of draw works and winches and will allow for hands-on training by College instructors. DFI is proud to have contributed to a great cause—training future oilfield workers for a stable growing industry benefits all Albertans.