ND Operator

Steel Energy•Williston, ND

About The Position

The Rig Operator works under the direction of a Rig Manager and organizes the rig crew, conducts job safety meetings, coordinates the collection of materials and equipment, drives the rig to work sites, operates equipment, and directs crew members in setting up and performing contracted well services. The operator uses specialized equipment to guide instruments, tubing, and casing down holes, documents work performed, billable supplies used, and time spent, and keeps the work environment clean and equipment in proper working order. Duties also include cleaning, fueling, repairing, and maintaining workover rig equipment, including scheduled greasing and oil and lubricant changes. The position involves performing maintenance and repair services on oil and gas wells as part of a three-to-five-person crew. Work is generally conducted during daylight hours Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work. Some jobs require uninterrupted 24-hour operations across multiple consecutive days and shifts. The operator must be available for work beyond an eight-hour day and on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays as operational needs require, and must be able to work at heights of 50 feet or more.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
No experience is necessary.
Basic problem-solving and organizational skills.
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and verbal and written English communication skills.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to bend, stoop, and lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds for extended periods.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit while working indoors or outdoors.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to pass the company pre-employment exam, including a drug screen and physical.
Acceptable criminal history.
Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to understand and give verbal and written instructions.
Ability to perform simple job-related calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
Ability to work at heights of 50 feet or more.
Availability to work beyond an eight-hour workday and on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays when operational needs require.
Dependability and punctuality; report to the prescribed location and time dressed for work.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with construction or hard labor.
Basic oilfield knowledge.
Class B CDL license to drive a workover rig; not required but encouraged.

Responsibilities

Organize and guide the rig crew, including floor hands and derrick hands, and assist with training and mentoring employees as needed.
Lead daily pre-job tailgate safety meetings and prepare Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
Coordinate collection of materials and equipment needed for contracted services.
Drive company vehicles, including crew pickup trucks and the rig, to work sites.
Operate the rig and equipment and direct crew members in setting up, rigging down, and preparing the rig for work; complete and document post-rig-up inspections.
Inspect and document lift equipment at the work site, including harnesses, lanyards, self-retracting lifelines, chains, cables, drill line, and sand line.
Perform maintenance services and repairs on oil and gas wells as part of a three-to-five-person crew.
Operate rig controls to pull and lay down rods, tubing, and casing.
Position the rig and raise or lower the mast; direct crew members in rigging guy-lines and handling equipment and tools.
Lift, remove, install, and operate wellhead and production equipment, including pumping units, matting boards, tubing, rods, casing, rod strippers, polish rods, and stripper heads, following safe operating procedures.
Document services performed, billable supplies used, and time spent; prepare accurate rig tickets promptly, including rates, rebillable items, and daily crew hours.
Clean, fuel, repair, and maintain workover rig equipment, including greasing and changing oils and lubricants as needed and on schedule.
Keep the working environment clean and organized and ensure equipment is in proper working order.
Perform workshop and SWS Yard maintenance and repair work as required.
Assist the Rig Manager with tasks on the rig as directed and assist Steel Energy Services management personnel as required.
Comply with client and company safe operating procedures and participate in company-provided training in rig operations, standard operating procedures, and safe work procedures.
Report reliably to the prescribed location and time, prepared for deployment to work.
Be available to work beyond the traditional eight-hour workday and on weekends and holidays as operational needs require.