Derrick Hand

Axis Energy Services•Williston, ND

1d•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. The role involves elevated work on the derrick, including the tubing board and rod basket, and requires access by ladder to work areas 50 feet or more above ground while using required fall protection and following applicable safety procedures. The Derrick Hand also performs routine maintenance on derrick structures or components and supports other workover rig functions as directed. The position assists with rigging up and down, lining up the well service rig with the well, and servicing the well. Duties include transferring rods and tubing between vertical racks and the elevator, operating tubing elevators, assisting with picking up or laying down tubing and rods, setting hydraulic jacks, handling pads and boards, and helping attach guy wires to anchors. The role may also involve working floors, operating the rig, and driving the crew truck as needed. This is field work performed on a rotational schedule in outdoor oil and gas wellsite environments. The job requires 12-hour shifts, physical handling of rig tools and equipment, and climbing and working at heights of 50 feet or more. Applicants must complete required working-at-heights and fall-protection training before performing elevated work, comply with PPE and safety requirements, and successfully complete pre-employment drug/alcohol testing and any job-relevant post-offer evaluations required for the position.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Valid state-issued driver license with an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR).
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 correctly using required fall-protection equipment.
Must complete company-required working-at-heights/fall-protection training before elevated work. Training covers fall-hazard recognition, ladder safety, inspection and use of personal fall-protection systems, anchoring and tie-off procedures, equipment care and storage, and rescue/emergency-response expectations; retraining may be required.
Ability to work safely outdoors in field environments and comply with required PPE, safety, and customer-site requirements.
Ability to perform duties while wearing protective equipment and working near or with heavy tools and moving machinery.
Ability to work 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 lifting policy.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including prolonged standing and walking, climbing, maintaining balance and mobility at heights, and frequent kneeling, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and handling rig tools and equipment.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and oil and gas wellsite environments with temperature extremes, high noise, heavy tools, moving machinery, and other field hazards.
Ability to wear required PPE and use an H2S respirator where required in hazardous areas; maintain adequate vision, hearing, mobility, and communication ability to work safely in hazardous field environments.

Nice To Haves

CDL Class A or B preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the operator in rigging up and down and lining up the well service rig with the well; perform well servicing.
Perform elevated work associated with rigging up and down, including removing a pumping unit horse head.
Perform work on the rod basket and tubing board, 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, including manually moving tubing between the rack and work floor.
Set hydraulic jacks, handle pads and boards, and assist in attaching guy wires to anchors.
Assist in walking rods when laying them down.
Report safety hazards, accidents, and maintenance issues to the Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor.
Ensure work follows Axis policies and procedures and Axis and customer safety programs.
Work floors 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.