Floorhand Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Understands and is capable of reading all safety / training requirements and materials
• Develops an understanding of all major rig components and the necessary servicing
• Works in a manner that insures personal safety and the safety of fellow crewmembers
• Maintains a professional, effective, and polite relationship with other Ensign employees and suppliers
• Strives continuously to develop a greater knowledge of the total operations, including the duties and responsibilities of each position
• Works well as a team player and demonstrates willingness to share knowledge to advance knowledge and skills of others
• Respects chain of command and follows thru on instructions
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Pass a post-offer physical examination, fitness testing, safety aptitude test, drug tests & background check
• Provide proof of and maintain proper legal authorization to work in the United States
• Arrange for reliable transportation to and from work and training locations
• Speak and read English well enough to understand verbal and written safety postings, alerts and announcements, communicate with co-workers and be able to participate in job safety analysis meetings
• Understands fully Ensign’s ethics policy and its application in all business dealings including contractual agreements and contract negotiations
• Understands and agrees to follow all of Ensign’s Policy and Directives and procedures as set forth in the Ensign Company Policy and Basic Directives Handbook for Employees
• Maintains technical and safety certifications required by company or government agencies; remains current on all OSHA, EUSD and other required training
• Conforms to a drug-free workplace, not be under the influence of mind-altering prescription or non-prescription drugs, including alcohol and other drugs of abuse.
• Understands fully the Ensign Health and Safety policy and self-responsibility for own health and safety at work; Demonstrates responsibility to avoid adversely affecting the health and safety of others through any act or omission
• Uses the correct protective clothing and equipment as provided by Ensign and guards against misuse or damage to such equipment
• Reports any hazardous situations arising in the workplace that cannot be self-corrected, or injury incurred during the course of work, no matter how minor
• Avoids injury resulting from manual handling tasks, by use of risk assessment, correct mechanical handling equipment and correct manual handling techniques

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in oil field, heavy industry or construction is beneficial
• High School diploma or GED is preferred

Responsibilities

• Works in a safe, healthy, and environmentally protective manner
• Operates tongs, picks up/lays down pipe and latches tubing in elevators
• Manages tools on the work floor
• Operates the mud pump
• Nipples up/down BOP
• Tallys the stands (pipe)
• Assists in daily maintenance and housekeeping
• Reports and corrects any unsafe work practices and safety hazards
• Participates in all safety programs, processes and requirements
• Attends Operations Training up to two times per year and up to five days per training at designated locations
• Performs other duties as directed by management