ND Relief Operator

Steel Energy•Williston, ND

About The Position

The Relief Operator assumes the Rig Operator’s duties when the operator is unable to perform them. Under the direction of a Rig Manager, the Relief Operator organizes and guides the rig crew, leads safety meetings, delegates collection of materials and equipment, drives the rig to the work site, operates rig equipment, and directs setup and contracted service work. The role documents services performed, billable supplies used, and time spent. It also involves using specialized equipment to guide instruments, tubing, and casing down holes, keeping the work area clean and organized, and ensuring equipment is in proper working order. The operator cleans, fuels, repairs, and maintains workover rig equipment, including scheduled greasing and changing oils and lubricants. Work includes well maintenance and repair as part of a three-to-five-person crew, rigging up and down, operating rig controls to pull and lay down rods, tubing, and casing, and handling wellhead and production equipment. The position also includes equipment inspections, crew training and mentoring, vehicle operation, yard and workshop maintenance, completing rig tickets, and assisting the Rig Manager and Steel Energy Services management. Work may extend beyond eight hours and may include weekends and holidays. Some operations run continuously over several days using multiple shifts and crews. The position requires working at heights up to or greater than 50 feet and may involve indoor or outdoor work.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
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 well enough to understand and give verbal and written instructions.
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to work beyond a traditional eight-hour workday and, as operational needs require, on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Ability to work at heights up to or greater than 50 feet.
Dependability and punctuality are essential.

Nice To Haves

Experience with construction or hard labor; no experience is necessary.
Basic oilfield knowledge.
Class B CDL license to drive a workover rig; encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

Assume the Rig Operator’s duties when the operator is unable to complete assigned duties.
Organize and guide the rig crew, delegate equipment and material collection, and direct setup and contracted service work.
Lead daily pre-job tailgate safety meetings and write job hazard analyses (JHAs).
Inspect and document lift equipment at the work site, including harnesses, lanyards, SRLs, chains, cables, drill line, and sand line.
Lead safe rigging up and rigging down of the workover rig and perform and document post-rig-up inspections.
Operate rig controls to pull and lay down rods, tubing, and casing.
Assist in training and mentoring SSE employees and floor hands.
Assist the Rig Manager with tasks anywhere on the rig as directed, and assist Steel Energy Services management personnel as required.
Drive company vehicles, including the crew pickup truck and the rig.
Perform workshop and SWS Yard maintenance and repair work as required.
Prepare accurate rig tickets promptly, including rig rates, rebillable items, and daily crew hours.
Position the rig; raise and lower the mast; direct crew members in rigging guy-lines and equipment; and lift, remove, install, and operate wellhead and production equipment according to safe operating procedures.
Perform maintenance services and repairs on oil and gas wells as part of a three-to-five-person crew.
Document services performed, billable supplies used, and time elapsed while completing contracted work.
Keep the work environment clean and organized and ensure equipment is in proper working order.
Clean, fuel, repair, and maintain workover rig equipment, including greasing and changing oils and lubricants on schedule.
Comply with client and company safe operating procedures and participate in company-provided training on rig operations and safe work procedures.
Report to the prescribed location and time, ready for deployment.