Workover Rig Floorhand - Trainee

ND Energy ServicesDickinson, ND
Onsite

About The Position

A Workover Rig Floorhand-SSE is an inexperienced individual responsible for learning and performing all activities conducted on the workover rig floor. This role involves working with a three to five-person crew performing maintenance and repairs on oil & gas wells. The trainee will spend 2 to 3 weeks on a training rig to learn essential duties before being placed with a regular rig. The position requires the ability to work in all weather conditions and perform other duties as directed by management.

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

Nice To Haves

  • Previous workover experience preferred
  • Class A or B CDL preferred

Responsibilities

  • Works with a three to five person crew performing maintenance and repairs on oil & gas wells
  • Works on the training rig for 2 to 3 weeks to learn and perform the essential duties and responsibilities of a floorhand before being placed with a rig
  • Learns and performs picking up/laying down pipe and latching tubing in elevators
  • Assists in loading and off-loading pipe and other items
  • Learns how to assist in daily maintenance on workover rig
  • Learns how and manages tools on the workover rig floor
  • Learns and assists with rigging up and rigging down the workover rig
  • Learns and is responsible for operating the mud pump, pipe wranglers, mixing fluids and performing equipment upkeep
  • Completes and adequately passes 60-day, 90 day and 180 written exams and evaluations
  • Have a strong understanding of all completed course/training materials, policies, and procedures
  • Demonstrate the ability to perform job responsibilities associated with each task and graduate out of the training program on time
  • Works in the shop or assists in NDES Yard maintenance when necessary
  • Assists in repairs and preparing workover rig for deployment 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
  • Report any and all incidents immediately to Rig Supervisor
  • Able to work in all weather conditions
  • Performs other duties as directed by management

Benefits

  • Competitive wages
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Retirement Plan with company match
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