USR - Well Service- Rig Manager, Operator, Relief Operator, Derrickhand, Floorhand

Ensign Energy Services•Midland-Odessa, TX

About The Position

This well service position is responsible for activities on the rig work floor, operating the mud pump, and managing fluid connections to the blowout preventer (BOP) and wellhead. Work locations are determined by operational needs and may include Colorado, Texas, Wyoming, North Dakota, and other locations. Employees must be willing and able to travel and work away from home for extended periods. The role involves working safely and in an environmentally protective manner, maintaining rig equipment and the work area, and participating in safety programs and training. Employees may attend operations training up to twice per year, for up to five days per training session, at designated locations. Other duties may be assigned by management. The employee must be at least 18, pass the required post-offer physical examination, fitness testing, safety aptitude test, drug tests, and background check, and provide and maintain legal authorization to work in the United States. Reliable transportation to work and training locations is required. Employees must speak and read English well enough to understand safety information, communicate with coworkers, and participate in job safety analysis meetings. Ensign is a drug-free workplace and does not accommodate marijuana use.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Pass a post-offer physical examination, fitness testing, safety aptitude test, drug tests, and background check.
Provide proof of and maintain proper legal authorization to work in the United States.
Arrange reliable transportation to and from work and training locations.
Speak and read English well enough to understand verbal and written safety information, communicate with coworkers, and participate in job safety analysis meetings.
Be willing and able to travel and work away from home for extended periods.
Understand and be capable of reading safety and training requirements and materials.
Work safely and help ensure the safety of fellow crewmembers.
Maintain professional, effective, and polite relationships with Ensign employees and suppliers.
Follow the chain of command and instructions, work effectively as a team member, and be willing to share knowledge.
Understand and follow company ethics, policies, directives, procedures, and health and safety requirements.
Conform to the drug-free workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in oil field, heavy industry, or construction is beneficial.
High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Developing an understanding of all major rig components and their required servicing.

Responsibilities

Work in a safe, healthy, and environmentally protective manner.
Operate tongs; pick up and lay down pipe; and latch tubing in elevators.
Manage tools on the work floor.
Operate the mud pump.
Nipple up and down the BOP.
Tally the pipe stands.
Assist with daily maintenance and housekeeping.
Report and correct unsafe work practices and safety hazards.
Participate in safety programs, processes, and requirements.
Attend operations training up to twice per year, for up to five days per session, at designated locations.
Perform other duties as directed by management.
Maintain technical and safety certifications required by the company or government agencies, and remain current on required training.
Use protective clothing and equipment correctly and guard against its misuse or damage.
Report hazardous workplace situations that cannot be self-corrected and report any work-related injury, no matter how minor.
Use risk assessment, appropriate mechanical handling equipment, and correct manual handling techniques to avoid injury.
Follow company policies, directives, procedures, ethics requirements, and occupational health and safety responsibilities.