What are the responsibilities and job description for the Derrick Hand Specialist position at AXI Education Solutions?
Job Overview
Derrick Hand is a key member of our workover rig crew, responsible for performing services on workover rigs. This position reports to the assigned Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor or Rig Operator.
Main Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of a Derrick Hand are to work anywhere on the derrick of the workover rig, including but not limited to the tubing board and rod basket. The essential functions include:
Derrick Hand is a key member of our workover rig crew, responsible for performing services on workover rigs. This position reports to the assigned Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor or Rig Operator.
Main Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of a Derrick Hand are to work anywhere on the derrick of the workover rig, including but not limited to the tubing board and rod basket. The essential functions include:
- Assists the operator in rigging up and down, lining up the well service rig with the well; performs servicing on the well.
- Responsible for all elevated work associated with rigging up/down (such as removing horse head from pumping unit).
- Responsible for all work performed for the rod basket and tubing board (transferring rods and tubing from the vertical racks to the elevator).
- Operates tubing elevators for standing tubing in derrick.
- Assists in picking up or laying down tubing, manually lifting the tubing from the rack onto the work floor or vice versa.
- Sets hydraulic jacks, handles pads/boards, and assists in attaching the guy wires to the anchor.
- Assists in walking the rods when laying down rods.
- Reports any safety hazards, accidents, or maintenance issues to the Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor.
- Ensures that work carried out follows Axis policies and procedures and according to Axis and customer safety programs.
