Derrick Hand

Axis Energy Services•Odessa, TX

3d•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 and performs elevated work on the derrick, including work at the tubing board and rod basket, routine maintenance on derrick structures or components, and other workover rig functions as directed. The job has preference for qualified local job seekers within 60 miles of the Axis Odessa, TX facility. The role requires working a rotational field schedule and traveling as business needs require. Typical hours are 12-hour shifts on a 14/7 rotation, with travel up to approximately 75% based on operational needs. Work takes place outdoors in field environments and includes exposure to temperature extremes, high noise levels, heavy tools, moving machinery, and oil and gas wellsite conditions. Employees must wear required PPE and comply with Axis and customer safety requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Minimum of 1 year of Derrick Hand experience.
At least 2 years of workover rig floor experience.
Valid state-issued driver license with an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR).
Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
Ability to work a rotational field schedule and travel as business needs require.
Ability to work safely in outdoor 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 interact with others in a team environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once.
Basic problem-solving and organizational skills.
Reliable telephone (cell phone) communication and transportation.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug/alcohol testing and any job-relevant post-offer evaluations required for the position; these may include physical, musculoskeletal, pulmonary, audiogram, vision, functional capacity, and DOT medical evaluations where applicable and consistent with business necessity.
Frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs.; team lift up to 100 lbs. when required.
Stand up to 8 hours and walk up to 4 hours per shift.
Constantly climb ladders and derrick structures up to 50 feet and perform elevated work.
Frequently bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, and handle rig tools, tubing elevators, hand tools, and other workover rig equipment.
Demonstrate grip strength of approximately 80–100 lbs. per hand for safe tool handling and rig-related tasks.
Use occasional fine motor skills for hand tools, equipment checks, and related rig support tasks.
Maintain adequate vision and hearing to safely communicate and perform work in hazardous field environments.

Nice To Haves

CDL Class A or B.

Responsibilities

Assist the operator in 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, including removing a pumping unit horse head.
Perform rod basket and tubing board work, 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 from the rack onto the work floor or vice versa.
Set hydraulic jacks, handle pads and boards, and assist in attaching guy wires to the anchor.
Assist in walking rods when laying down rods.
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 and other related duties as assigned.