Demo

Workover Rig Operator (Land)

Moncla
Lafayette, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026

This position is responsible for the operation of the rig, crew and equipment and for ensuring customer satisfaction with all services rendered. Incumbent ensures that all crew are at the rig and ready to work at scheduled time, and maintains productivity standards for all rig functions.

Job Functions/Duties

- Ensures all crew members are at the rig and prepared to work at scheduled time.

- Operates the assigned rig and equipment in accordance with the contractual terms and conditions as requested or designated by the customers.

- Maintains regular contact and communication with customers to resolve concerns, issues and complaints.

- Ensures that quality products and services are provided to the customers including maintaining productivity standards for all rig functions, following safety procedures for a safe working environment for all rig employees, and adhering to all applicable governmental regulations for compliance

- Ensures efficient maintenance of assigned rig and equipment.

- Establishes and maintains a positive and safe work environment for the assigned rig crew, including training and coaching them in carrying out their assigned duties on the rig.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

- Completes company "Stop Card" every hitch.

- Must be capable of recognizing and responding to emergency situations including but not limited to, wellbore influxes, hydrogen sulfide detection, and major mechanical or structural failures

- Attends JSA meetings when called and determines when change of job status requires new JSA

- Attends and completes all training courses required by company or customer

Qualifications/Education Requirements

- 5 years of oil and gas experience

- Clean background

- High School Diploma, GED or the equivalent

- Communicate in English effectively, both verbally and written

- Current Well Control certificate

- Excellent customer service skills

- Basic problem solving and organizational skills

- Interact positively with others on a team

- Work in a fast paced environment, handling multiple tasks at the same time

- Remaining aware of safety at all times

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Workover: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary.com Estimation for Workover Rig Operator (Land) in Lafayette, LA
$48,491 to $66,710
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Workover Rig Operator (Land)?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Workover Rig Operator (Land) career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$47,734 - $70,079
Income Estimation: 
$117,368 - $161,623
Income Estimation: 
$64,676 - $95,211
Income Estimation: 
$55,294 - $77,815
Income Estimation: 
$55,294 - $77,815
Income Estimation: 
$117,368 - $161,623
Income Estimation: 
$63,695 - $110,632
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Workover Rig Operator (Land) jobs in the Lafayette, LA area that may be a better fit.

  • Moncla Lafayette, LA
  • Oversees supervisory and all other personnel on rig, ensuring the safety and efficiency of those personnel. Establishes exceptional communication with cust... more
  • 27 Days Ago

  • Energy Job Search Broussard, LA
  • The Tubular Running Services Rig Systems Specialists deliver exceptional service quality in the oil and gas industry. In this dynamic role, you'll troubles... more
  • 23 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!