ALASKA FLOORHAND

Nabors•Anchorage, AK

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Floorhand position is a rig crew member whose primary work station is on the rig floor, however the duties and responsibilities are prominent in every aspect of drilling the well, manual handling of tubular and tools, making up or breaking out during making connections or tripping pipe. The position is responsible for the processes of rigging up/down, drilling and completing the well. Also, maintaining circulating, rotating, hoisting and well control systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively with supervisors and other crew members.
Ability to successfully complete required Floorhand training and demonstrate competency in assigned duties.
Ability to safely use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respiratory protective equipment when required.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work a full 12-hour shift while maintaining the alertness, focus, and situational awareness necessary to safely perform assigned duties.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including up to four (4) hours at a time, on steel decking, board roads, gravel, snow, ice, and other uneven or slippery surfaces.
Ability to frequently lift and carry objects weighing 60 pounds or more and handle tools, materials, and supplies weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to regularly perform work requiring significant physical effort, including swinging a 20-pound sledgehammer and applying up to 160 pounds of torque when operating applicable wrenches or valves.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, and crawl, including while wearing required PPE.
Ability to perform repetitive and physically demanding work throughout the shift and safely work around moving equipment, drilling equipment, suspended loads, and other hazards associated with an active drilling operation.
Ability to work outdoors in extreme Arctic conditions, including subzero temperatures, snow, ice, wind, and changing weather conditions.
Ability to work assigned rotational schedules, which may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must successfully complete all required pre-employment and site-specific drug, fitness-for-duty, and other applicable testing.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License in good standing and meet applicable identification and travel requirements for travel to Alaska and the North Slope.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant drilling, rig, industrial, or heavy labor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate tongs, slips, elevators, and other drill-floor equipment used to make and break connections and safely handle drill pipe, casing, tubulars, and drilling tools.
Assist with tripping pipe, running casing, drilling, completion activities, and other well operations as directed by rig leadership.
Participate in rig-up and rig-down activities, including the handling and assembly of BOP and other well-control or pressure-control equipment.
Monitor and operate shaker equipment and assist the Derrickhand with mud systems, mud pits, pumps, chemical handling, and related activities.
Assist with loading, unloading, staging, and movement of tubulars, supplies, equipment, and other rig materials.
Conduct routine inspections of drill-floor equipment, tools, lines, connections, and work areas. Identify and promptly report abnormal equipment conditions, damage, leaks, unusual sounds, or other potential concerns.
Perform preventative maintenance, lubrication, cleaning, and minor repairs on drilling equipment within the employee's training and authorization.
Maintain the drill floor and surrounding work areas in a clean, organized, and hazard-free condition, including washing, pressure cleaning, chipping, painting, and general upkeep.
When properly trained, qualified, and authorized, assist or relieve the Derrickhand with assigned duties.
Maintain awareness of line-of-fire hazards, suspended loads, pinch points, moving equipment, changing conditions, and other hazards associated with drilling operations.
Maintain clear communication with fellow crew members and supervisors and follow instructions during routine operations, non-routine work, emergency situations, and drills.
Comply with all Nabors, client, regulatory, and site-specific policies, procedures, permits, and safety requirements applicable to the work being performed.
Perform additional rig-related duties and responsibilities as assigned and within the employee's training, competency, and authorization.