Derrickhand Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Capacity to perform very heavy work, including lifting objects in excess of 100 pounds and frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to climb and work at high elevations and over the side of the rig.
• Ability to safely perform the listed rig-floor tasks and duties; the normal career path demonstrates this competence through on-the-job experience performing roustabout tasks.
• Maintain technical and safety certifications required by the company or government agencies and complete required OSHA, EUSD, and other training.
• Follow the company’s ethics policy, policies, directives, procedures, health and safety requirements, and drug-free workplace rules.

Nice To Haves

• Prior land rig experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle tubular goods by manually pushing, pulling, lifting, and operating hoists and racking equipment.
• Measure tubular goods using a rig tape.
• Make and break tubular connections using tongs; handle tubular goods, spinning chain, iron roughnecks, elevators, and slips.
• Visually inspect connections, dies, nuts, and bolts on the drill floor and drilling equipment, including the derrick; replace, repair, and tighten components as needed.
• Assist the Derrickhand with changing screens and provide relief as required.
• Assist the Driller in training and instructing less experienced Floorhands.
• Assist with specialized work, including rigging up, nippling up, running casing, lubricating the jacking system during rig moves, and tearing down specialized equipment.
• Participate as part of the Well Control Team during shut-in procedures.
• Perform preventative, scheduled, and unscheduled equipment maintenance and repairs, including chipping and painting, moving equipment, mixing chemicals, and greasing, oiling, and washing equipment and work areas.
• Load and unload freight vehicles; clean and organize equipment, tools, replacement parts, and spare parts.
• Work safely and conscientiously to protect oneself and fellow crewmembers; report irregularities and safety hazards to supervisors.
• Perform other comparable duties as needed.
• Maintain technical and safety certifications required by the company or government agencies and remain current on required OSHA, EUSD, and other training.
• Follow company ethics, policies, directives, and procedures; comply with the drug-free workplace requirements.
• Use provided protective clothing and equipment correctly, report workplace hazards that cannot be self-corrected and any work-related injury, and use risk assessment and correct mechanical and manual handling techniques to avoid injury.