HIRING EXPERIENCED Drilling Rig Crews | West & South Region (TX,NM) | Driller, Assistant Driller, Derrickhand and Motorhand

Ensign Energy Services Inc.•Midland, TX

About The Position

The Floorhand safely and efficiently operates systems that make up a drilling rig. The role includes assembling and disassembling drilling pipe and collars, operating hoists to raise and lower equipment and personnel, and using hand tools, sledgehammers, and large pipe wrenches. The Floorhand performs preventative, scheduled, and unscheduled equipment maintenance and repairs, which may include chipping and painting, moving equipment, mixing chemicals, and greasing, oiling, and washing equipment and work areas. The role also involves handling tubulars, loading and unloading freight vehicles, and cleaning and organizing equipment, tools, and parts as part of oil and gas drilling operations. The Floorhand works under the direct supervision of the Driller and may be assigned to other supervisors or assist others as required. The role may involve occasional contact with operator representatives and third-party technical representatives, including casing crews, wellhead installers, and welders. The posting also notes openings for Derrickhands and Motorhands, with applicants reviewed for roles based on their work history.

Requirements

Capacity to perform very heavy work, including lifting objects in excess of 100 pounds and frequently lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry heavy objects and perform physically demanding work.
Ability to climb and work at high elevations or over the side when required.
Demonstrated through on-the-job experience the ability to competently and safely perform roustabout tasks.
Ability to maintain technical and safety certifications required by the company or government agencies and keep required training current.

Nice To Haves

Prior land rig experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Handle tubular goods by manually pushing, pulling, lifting, and operating hoists and racking equipment.
Measure tubular goods using a rig tape.
Make and break tubular connections using tongs, and handle tubular goods, spinning chain, iron roughnecks, elevators, and slips.
Visually inspect connections, dies, nuts, and bolts on the drill floor and drilling equipment, including the derrick; replace, repair, or tighten items as required.
Assist the Derrickhand in changing screens and provide relief as required.
Assist the Driller with training and instructing less experienced Floorhands.
Assist with rigging up, nippling up, running casing, lubricating the jacking system during rig moves, and tearing down specialized equipment.
Climb and work at high elevations or over the side when performing specialized tasks.
Form part of the Well Control Team during shut-in procedures.
Work safely and conscientiously to protect personal safety and the safety of fellow crew members.
Report irregularities and safety hazards to supervisors.
Perform other comparable duties as required.
Perform equipment maintenance and repairs, move equipment, mix chemicals, and grease, oil, and wash equipment and work areas.
Load and unload freight vehicles and clean and organize equipment, tools, and replacement or spare parts.
Maintain required technical and safety certifications and remain current on required training.
Follow company ethics, policies, directives, and procedures, and comply with drug-free workplace requirements.
Use protective clothing and equipment correctly, report hazards that cannot be self-corrected and any work-related injury, and use risk assessment and appropriate handling equipment and techniques to avoid manual-handling injuries.