Experienced Workover Rig Derrickhand
About The Position
A Workover Rig Derrickhand is responsible for all activities conducted from an elevated position in the rod basket or tubing board. This role involves working with a three to five person crew performing maintenance and repairs on oil and gas wells. The derrickhand works in the derrick on the tubing board and rod basket when tripping pipe, verifying the derrick is properly scoped out, anchored, and devices are properly deployed. They assist the operator in rigging up and down, lining up the well service rig with the well, and are responsible for all elevated work associated with rigging down. This position also involves pulling and laying down rods, tubing, and casing, operating pump, tongs, elevators, and other rig tools and equipment, and maintaining and inspecting climbing devices and fall prevention equipment. Additionally, the derrickhand may drive the crew truck, work the floor or operate the rig, work in the shop or assist in NDES Yard maintenance, assist in repairs and preparing the workover rig for deployment, and assist in training new crew members. The role requires attendance and participation in daily and monthly safety meetings, understanding and compliance with company, customer, and health/safety policies, and immediate reporting of any incidents. The ability to work in all weather conditions and perform other duties as directed by management is essential.
Requirements
- Must be able to work in fast-paced environment
- Must be able to report to work on time and fit for duty
- Must possess organizational and problem-solving skills
- Must be able to work with a team
- Must be able to lift 75 lbs. and handle physical demanding work
- Must be able to communicate using oral and basic written communication
- Must pass a Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol screening and participate in the random testing pool
- Must pass a background check and motor vehicle record check
- Arrange for reliable transportation to and from work
- Valid Driver's License
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Class A or B CDL, preferred
- Previous workover experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Works with a three to five person crew performing maintenance and repairs on oil and gas wells
- Works in the derrick on tubing board and rod basket when tripping pipe
- Verifies the derrick is properly scoped out, anchored, and devices are properly deployed
- Assist the operator in rigging up and down, lining up the well service rig with the well
- Responsible for all elevated work associated with rigging down
- Pulls and lays down rods, tubing and casing from the tubing board or rod basket
- Operates pump, tongs, elevators, and other rig tools and equipment
- Maintains and inspects climbing devices and fall prevention equipment
- Drives crew truck when necessary
- Works the floor or operates the rig when necessary
- Works in the shop or assists in NDES Yard maintenance when necessary
- Assists in repairs and preparing workover rig for deployment when necessary
- Assists in training new crew members, specifically Floorhand-SSE's when necessary
- Attends and participates in daily and monthly safety meetings
- Understand and comply with company, customer, and health/safety policies, and any other regulations that are required.
- Reports any and all incidents immediately.
- Able to work in all weather conditions
- Performs other duties as directed by management.
Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
- Retirement Plan with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
