Workover Rig Floorhand - Trainee (CDL Holder)

ND Energy Services•Dickinson, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Workover Rig Floorhand-Trainee 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. Responsibilities include picking up/laying down pipe, assisting with loading/off-loading, performing daily maintenance, managing tools, rigging up/down, operating the mud pump, mixing fluids, and performing equipment upkeep. The trainee must also pass written exams and evaluations at 60, 90, and 180 days, demonstrating a strong understanding of training materials, policies, and procedures. They will also assist in shop or yard maintenance and repairs when necessary, attend safety meetings, and comply with all company, customer, and regulatory policies. The role 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
Class A or B CDL
High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Previous workover experience 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 perform 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