Floorhand

Lewis Energy Group•Encinal, TX

About The Position

The Floorhand serves in an entry-level capacity on a drilling crew under the immediate supervision of the Driller, receiving direction from the Derrickman and Motorman. The role supports drilling-rig setup, operation, and dismantling. The Floorhand handles tubulars and makes up and breaks out the drill string when automated equipment is unavailable, dopes threads, inspects the drill string, maintains tools and equipment, and performs rig housekeeping. The Floorhand may also relieve the Derrickman or Motorman as assigned to gain experience for promotion. Work includes assisting with rig erection and dismantling; handling tubulars; making and breaking drill-string connections; inspecting and maintaining equipment; and keeping the rig and work areas clean. The role requires sustained physical effort and mental alertness during extended workdays in all weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of recent oilfield, heavy construction, mining, farming, ranching, or military work experience involving significant, sustained physical effort and mental alertness over extended workdays in all weather conditions.
Ability to read and write.
Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment.
Familiarity with the function, safe use, and basic maintenance of a variety of machines and tools.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including frequently lifting or exerting force up to 100 pounds.
Ability to meet the visual requirements, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception and adjustment of focus.

Responsibilities

Assist with rig erection and dismantling by inspecting, placing, assembling, pinning, bolting, and leveling components under the direction of senior drilling crew members.
Use hand and power tools to help install or dismantle rig structures and systems, including the substructure, rig floor, derrick, guardrails, stairs, walkways, ladders, hoisting systems, rotating systems, power systems, circulating systems, and auxiliary equipment.
Unload tubulars from trucks, secure them on racks, and move them toward the derrick using a catline, air hoist, or hydraulic winch when automated pipe-handling equipment is unavailable.
Make up and break out the drill string, including setting and removing slips and maneuvering suspended tubulars.
Dope threads and handle pipe elevators; operate power tongs when required, or use a backup tong when a top drive is used.
Visually inspect the drill string and report washouts, excessive wear, or joint and thread damage.
Maintain tool-room inventory and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment.
Inspect tongs, grease them, and replace dies as needed; check and replace snub lines, breakout lines, chains, hanging lines, and counterweight assemblies as required.
Keep the rig floor clean and clear of tools after each trip; wash down blowout preventers and clean the shale shaker and de-sander when in use.
Chip, scrape, and paint rig components and equipment as required.
Relieve the Derrickman or Motorman as assigned to gain experience for promotion.