Floorhand

Calista Corporation•Prudhoe Bay, AK

About The Position

The Floorhand is a skill-level position in the petroleum industry, working on a diesel-electric rotary drilling rig. The role involves handling equipment and pipe on the rig floor, operating floor equipment, assisting with rig relocation and startup, performing upkeep and minor maintenance, and supporting the Driller and service companies. The position requires prompt response to directions, precision, knowledge of drilling-rig tools and equipment, teamwork, and compliance with company safety and environmental policies. Work may involve extreme environmental conditions and working at heights over 30 feet. The work takes place inside an enclosed oil rig and outdoors in the elements. Hazards may include wet, oily, or icy steel floors, noise, and steam. Frequent physical activities include sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing or pulling, grasping, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds. The position also requires specified visual and mental abilities, such as close vision, depth perception, concentration, communication, and decision-making. Preference is given to Calista shareholders and their descendants, spouses of Calista shareholders, and shareholders of other corporations created under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with applicable law. Nordic Calista states that it provides equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience on a diesel-electric rotary drilling rig.
One year of experience operating hopper and viscosity-testing equipment.
Ability to obtain or currently hold a North Slope Training Cooperative card.
Ability to read, write, and perform basic calculations.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
Good knowledge of drilling rigs, tools, and equipment.
Ability to respond quickly to directions.
Ability to meet the stated physical, visual, mental, and environmental demands of the job.

Responsibilities

Perform general upkeep of drilling-rig mechanical equipment.
Handle equipment and pipe on the rig floor.
Assist in preparing the rig for relocation and returning it to operational status.
Work at heights over 30 feet.
Operate floor equipment.
Connect or disconnect hydraulic or mechanical fittings.
Use hand tools, pipe wrenches, and power tongs for job functions.
Guide uncoupled tubing from the well hole to racking boards or pegs for extended periods.
Work with service companies during well completion, servicing, and drilling.
Perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment, including changing tools and tong dies and replacing worn hydraulic hoses on power equipment.
Keep the rig and floor clean and store tools properly.
Maintain safe work habits and work as part of a team.
Conduct duties in compliance with Nordic HSE policies and work toward annual HSE goals.
Assist Rig Management in identifying operational non-conformances at the rigsite.
Immediately report spills, environmental non-compliances, and property or environmental damage by third-party vendors to the Rig Manager’s office.
Encourage rig personnel to report unsafe work conditions or practices and environmental non-compliances to supervisors.
Assist in developing and implementing standard operating procedures.
Assist with the waste-management tracking system and hazardous-waste determinations.
Assist in completing the daily spill champion activities log and internal audits as needed.
Assist the Driller with daily rigsite duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.