Derrick Hand

Axis Energy Services • Williston, ND

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Derrick Hand is part of a 4–5-person workover rig crew responsible for performing services on workover rigs. The position reports to the assigned Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor or Rig Operator. It involves elevated work on the derrick, including the tubing board and rod basket; accessing work areas by ladder and working at heights of 50 feet or more with required fall protection; routine maintenance on derrick structures or components; and supporting other workover rig functions as directed.

The role assists with rigging up and down, servicing wells, transferring rods and tubing, operating tubing elevators, handling rig tools and equipment, and other crew duties. Work is performed in outdoor oil and gas wellsite environments, on 12-hour shifts, and requires compliance with company and customer safety programs and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid state-issued driver license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• At least one year of derrick hand experience.
• At least two years of workover rig floor experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
• Ability to work a rotational field schedule and travel as business needs require.
• Ability to climb ladders and access elevated derrick work areas, including the tubing board and rod basket, at heights of 50 feet or more while properly using required fall protection.
• Must complete company-required working-at-heights/fall-protection training before performing elevated work; training covers fall hazard recognition, ladder safety, inspection and use of personal fall protection systems, anchoring and tie-off, equipment care and storage, and rescue/emergency response expectations.
• Ability to work safely outdoors and comply with required PPE, safety, and customer-site requirements.
• Ability to perform duties while using protective equipment and working near or with heavy tools and moving machinery.
• Ability to interact with others in a team environment and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Basic problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Reliable telephone (cell phone) communication and transportation.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug/alcohol testing and job-relevant post-offer evaluations required for the position, which may include physical, musculoskeletal, pulmonary, audiogram, vision, functional capacity, and DOT medical evaluations where applicable and consistent with business necessity.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds individually; loads over 50 pounds require a two-person lift or mechanical assistance under company policy.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and perform the required standing, sitting, walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and equipment-handling activities.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and tolerate temperature extremes, high noise levels, heavy tools, moving machinery, and other field hazards.
• Ability to wear required PPE and use an H2S respirator where required in hazardous areas.
• Adequate vision, hearing, mobility, and communication ability to work safely in hazardous field environments.

Nice To Haves

• CDL Class A or B.

Responsibilities

• Assist the operator with rigging up and down, lining up the well service rig with the well, and servicing the well.
• Perform elevated work associated with rigging up and down, such as removing the horse head from a pumping unit.
• Perform rod basket and tubing board work, including transferring rods and tubing from vertical racks to the elevator.
• Operate tubing elevators to stand tubing in the derrick.
• Assist with picking up or laying down tubing by manually lifting it between the rack and work floor.
• Set hydraulic jacks, handle pads and boards, and assist with attaching guy wires to anchors.
• Assist in walking rods when laying them down.
• Report safety hazards, accidents, or maintenance issues to the Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor.
• Follow Axis policies and procedures and Axis and customer safety programs.
• Work the rig floor or operate the rig when needed.
• Drive the crew truck as needed while maintaining an active state-issued driver license.
• Perform routine maintenance on derrick structures or components.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED