Williston Derrickhand

Nabors • Williston, ND

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Derrickhand is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and support function of the mud module (sack area, mud pumps and mud pit / shakers). The Derrickhand works under the direction / supervision of the Driller, but reports directly to the Rig Manager.

Requirements

• Must have good short and long term memory and the mental stamina to stay alert and attentive for up to 12 hour tour
• Must be able to respond to instructions from the Mud Engineer, Driller or Rig Manager in an efficient manner
• Regularly weigh the mud, analyze the viscosity and measure barrels gained or loss every half hour
• Must be able to repetitively climb stairs and ladders as well as be able to work while suspended upwards of 90 feet above the rig floor in a riding belt.
• Must be comfortable working 140+ feet above the rig floor
• Must be able to stand and walk for a minimum of 4 hours at any one time, including standing and walking on steel decking as well as gravel, board roads and mud, snow and ice
• Repetitively lift and carry items weighing upwards of 60 lbs up and down stairs.
• Repetitively swing 20 lbs sledge hammers as well as torque on wrenches /open /close valves requiring upwards of 160 lbs of torque
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl throughout the tour work shift while wearing Personal Protective Equipment at all time
• Ability to perform essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Minimum of 3 years rig experience as a Floorhand or Motorhand for Nabors or 1 year of experience as a Derrickhand for another drilling

Responsibilities

• Preventive maintenance and general repairs to the mud pumps and associated equipment including changing out the mud pump liners, as requested by the Driller or the Mud Engineer
• Ensuring the chemicals and mud mixture (properties) is of sufficient type and quantity to meet the needs of the drilling operations
• Direct and supervise the Floorhand assigned to assist with the sack handling or the shakers
• Perform the general housekeeping, maintenance and upkeep of the equipment in the chemical / mud pits / mud pumps
• Assisting the Driller with raising and lower drill pipe in and out the hole during tripping operations
• Assist the Rig Manager with trouble shooting and problem solving duties and decisive manner
• Working above the drilling floor, on the monkey board, guiding the drill pipe during the tripping-in/tripping-out process, ensuring to wear proper safety equipment
• Other duties as required by the Rig Manager

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees