TX Pump Operator

Steel Partners•Andrews, TX

About The Position

Under the direction of a Rig Manager, the Pump Operator organizes the rig crew, conducts job safety meetings, delegates collection of materials and equipment, drives the rig to the work site, operates equipment, and directs the crew in setting up and preparing the rig for contracted tasks. The operator directs floor hands and derrick hands in safely performing services, and documents work performed, billable supplies used, and elapsed time. The role uses specialized equipment to guide instruments, tubing, and casing down holes and is responsible for keeping the work environment clean and equipment in proper working order. Duties also include cleaning, fueling, repairing, and maintaining workover rig equipment, including greasing and changing oils and lubricants as needed and on schedule. Well services are generally performed during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work. Some operations must continue uninterrupted over consecutive days as 24-hour operations with two or more shifts or crews. The position requires availability beyond an eight-hour workday and on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays to meet operational needs. The role involves work at heights up to or greater than 50 feet, driving company vehicles, and performing work at the rig, workshop, and SWS Yard. Employees are expected to participate in company-provided training and comply with client and company safe operating procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
1–2 years of floor hand experience.
1–2 years of derrick hand experience.
Advanced 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 run pipe tallies, figure pipe weights, maintain accurate pipe counts, space out pumping units, run and pull ESPs, know pipe torque specifications, pick up and operate a power swivel, and understand principles of operating mud pumps.
Supervisory-level well control training.
Ability to bend, stoop, and lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds for extended periods.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit while working indoors or outdoors.
Ability to pass the company's 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 job-related calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
Dependability and punctual attendance at the prescribed location and time.
Availability to work beyond an eight-hour workday and on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays when operational needs require it.
Ability to work at heights up to or greater than 50 feet.

Nice To Haves

Class B CDL license to drive a workover rig; not required but encouraged.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance services and repairs on oil and gas wells as part of a three-to-five-person crew.
Lead daily pre-job tailgate safety meetings and write JHAs.
Inspect and document lift equipment at the work site, including harnesses, lanyards, SRLs, chains, cables, drill line, and sand line.
Lead the crew in safely rigging up and rigging down the workover rig and perform and document post-rig-up inspections.
Operate rig controls to pull and lay down rods, tubing, and casing.
Guide and manage the rig crew daily.
Assist in training and mentoring SSE employees and floor hands as needed.
Assist the Rig Manager with tasks anywhere on the rig as directed.
Drive company vehicles, including the crew pickup truck and the rig.
Perform workshop and SWS Yard maintenance and repair work as required.
Assist Steel Energy Services management personnel as required.
Prepare rig tickets accurately and promptly, including correct pricing for rig rates and rebillable items, and manage crew-member hours daily.
Position the rig and raise and lower the mast; direct crew members in rigging up guy-lines, 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.
Comply with client and company safe operating procedures to protect workers, the environment, and equipment and complete tasks efficiently.
Participate in company-provided training in rig operations, standard operating procedures, and safe work procedures.
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.