What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workover Rig Floorhand - Trainee position at ND Energy Services?
A Workover Rig Floorhand-SSE is an inexperienced responsible for learning and performing all activities conducted on the workover rig floor by performing but not limited to the following duties.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Works with a three to five person crew performing maintenance and repairs on oil & gas wells
- Works on the training rig for 2 to 3 weeks to learn and perform the essential duties and responsibilities of a floorhand before being placed with a rig
- Learns and perform picking up/laying down pipe and latching tubing in elevators
- Assists in loading and off-loading pipe and other items
- Learns how to assist in daily maintenance on workover rig
- Learns how and manages tools on the workover rig floor
- Learns and assists with rigging up and rigging down the workover rig
- Learns and is responsible for operating the mud pump, pipe wranglers, mixing fluids and performing equipment upkeep
- Completes and adequately passes 60-day, 90 day and 180 written exams and evaluations
- Have a strong understanding of all completed course/training materials, policies, and procedures
- Demonstrate the ability to perform job responsibilities associated with each task and graduate out of the training program on time
- Works in the shop or assists in NDES Yard maintenance when necessary
- Assists in repairs and preparing workover rig for deployment when necessary
- Attends and participates in daily and monthly safety meetings
- Understand and comply with company, customer, and health/safety policies, and any other regulations that are required
- Report any and all incidents immediately to Rig Supervisor
- Able to work in all weather conditions
- Performs other duties as directed by management
Required Skills
- Must be able to work in fast-paced environment
- Must be able to report to work on time and fit for duty
- Must possess organizational and problem-solving skills
- Must be able to work with a team
- Must be able to lift 75 lbs. and handle physical demanding work
- Must be able to communicate using oral and basic written communication
- Must pass a Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol screening and participate in the random testing pool
- Must pass a background check and motor vehicle record check
- Arrange for reliable transportation to and from work
Qualifications
The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Work Environment
This job operates in an outside environment. The role routinely works in all weather conditions, including but not limited to: extreme cold, heat, wind, rain, etc.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position that typically works a 14 days of/ 7 days off rotation once released from the training rig. This position regularly requires long hours and weekend work (including holidays) as job duties demand.
Licenses & Certifications
- Valid Driver's License
- Class A or B CDL preferred
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Previous workover experience preferred
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Retirement Plan with company match
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.