OCCUPATION: FLOORHAND

General Description of Occupation:

The Floorhand is part of the crew that works on a service rig and is responsible for servicing oil and gas wells. The duties of the Floorhand include assisting in rigging-up and rigging-down, running pipe and casing, and other functions specified by the customer or well operator. All duties are to be performed according to standard operating procedures in order to maximize the safety of all personnel at the work site and to most efficiently perform the task. The Floorhand may be required to work in the derricks or operate the rig if needed and qualified.

Work schedule: Varies

Number of days worked each week: Varies

Total hours worked each week including breaks: Varies

Time allowed for breaks and meals: No formal times established; breaks and meals are taken when appropriate and safe to do so.

Essential Functions of Job:

• Lift, operate, rig-up and down the components of the rig and other equipment used on the location
• Required to position, lift, attach, install and work with casing, drill pipe and associated well equipment such as pumps, swivels, catwalks, etc
• Operate tongs, elevators, and other related rig tools and equipment
• Physically load and unload pipe or other materials without the use of tools or hoist equipment
• Assists in rigging up and down, lining up the well service rig with the well
• Sets hydraulic jacks, handles pads/boards and assists in attaching the guy wires to the anchor
• Assists in picking up or laying down tubing, manually lifting the tubing from the rack onto the work floor or vice versa
• Reports any safety hazards, accidents or maintenance issues to the rig supervisor
• Ensures that work carried out is in compliance with company policies and procedures and according to safety regulations
• Work on an elevated surface (tubing board) when needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned