P&A Rig Operator

Axis Energy Services • Odessa, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rig Operator leads a 4–5-person workover rig crew and reports to the assigned Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor. This role is responsible for performing and safely operating well workover components and services. Key responsibilities include preparing crew members, inspecting, maintaining, and operating the assigned workover rig in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements. The operator ensures all duties are performed safely and effectively to maximize crew safety, meet customer expectations, and provide solutions to projects while adhering to Axis operating safety and performance standards. Additional functions may be assigned by the Tool Pusher or other designated operations management.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent.
• Must have valid state issued driver license with acceptable motor vehicle records (MVR).
• Required five (5) years of workover rig experience.
• Minimum two (2) years Rig Operator experience required.
• At least two (2) years operational and safety experience as a Derrick Hand and Floor Hand required.
• Working knowledge of basic service mechanical functions.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to access the work environment by use of a ladder at heights of 50 ft. or more.
• Long periods of standing, squatting, kneeling, reaching or similar activities may be necessary.
• Able to perform duties with protective equipment, H2S respirator where required.
• Must be able to travel as job requires.
• Work may be performed in all weather conditions.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and written.
• Ability to interact with others in a team environment and work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once.
• Basic problem solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, to provide world class value to Axis customers.
• Have dependable form of communication.
• Dependable transportation.
• Ability for qualified clearance on background checks, pre-employment drug and alcohol and job-relevant screens.

Nice To Haves

• Class A or B CDL a plus/preferred.
• Production experience a plus.
• Prefer 3 years operational and safety experience as a Derrick Hand and Floor Hand.
• English preferred (for communication).
• Cell phone preferred (for dependable communication).

Responsibilities

• Confirms all scheduled shift times that the full crew are prepared for work at the assigned rig.
• Supports the workover crew and is responsible for performing operating functions, including driving the workover rig as necessary to the job site, with direction from the field supervisor/Tool Pusher, and/or the customer company representative.
• Inspects the setting up, taking down and transportation of the assigned workover rig.
• Conducts routine inspection and troubleshooting on all service equipment.
• Monitors, tests, installs, lifts, and removes equipment using proper job and safety procedures.
• May train and direct the crew on safety and job procedures.
• Handles job safety analysis and daily maintenance program for the rig, ensuring the crew understands the programs and procedures.
• May be requested to work outside of the assigned work schedule to meet customer needs.
• Depending on project and rig assignment, may be required to perform other functional duties as assigned by Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees