What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rig Supervisor position at Fortis Energy Services, Inc?
General Description of Occupation:
The Rig Operator works on a service rig and is responsible for servicing oil and gas wells. The duties include driving the crew vehicle, assisting in rigging-up and down, and operating the rig/components as necessary. All duties are to be performed according to operating procedures to maximize safety and to efficiently perform the task.
Essential Functions of Job:
- Supervise the raising and lowering of the derrick.
- Assist in rigging up/down equipment
- Lifting, removing or installing the production equipment as required by the well operator or other designated company official.
- Largely responsible for determining how the job will be performed, based on the specific conditions at the well.
- Direct the activities of the crew as required.
- Operating the rig and its components during all oil well drilling jobs.
- Observe and possibly fill in for other crew members during the operation of the rig and its components as essential for safe job performance.
- Drive crew to location, ensuring all are fit for duty.
- Pre-hitch, contact crew members to notify of upcoming job and meeting point.
- All other duties as assigned.