Overview

The loader operator operates a 966 front end loader or equivalent; Load and unload equipment, materials and tubulars. Maintain clear access to drilling rig, camp, materials and equipment stored on drill pad. Assists in pipe shed or drill rig as required. This is a Temporary Position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Follow DDI and customer policies and standard operating procedures

· Operate front end loader with forks, buckets, and misc. attachments

· Maintains organization of pad, stores and keeps inventories of equipment

· Deliver tools, equipment and materials to drilling rig

· Record equipment operating information on daily report

· Maintain spare parts, oil and grease inventories

· Monitor and fuel auxiliary equipment

· Alerts personnel when wildlife is on location

· Maintain clear communication with relief, Driller, and Toolpusher

· Participate in emergency drills

· Assists with supervising and training roustabouts

· Performs other duties assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES:

· Commitment to Excellence – Identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations.

· Corporate Values- Understand, embraces, and integrates Doyon corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.

· Customer Service – Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent service to internal and external clients. 

· Safety and Security – Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers.

· Teamwork – Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

· Adaptability- Adapts to changing conditions and work assignments, sets priorities and manages multiple assignments, and tasks.

· Attention to Detail- Ensures one's own and other's work and information are complete and accurate.

· Communication Skills- Listens, writes, and speaks effectively, and positively relates and interacts with co-workers, customers and others. 

· Dependability- Consistently adheres to operational standards, ensures smooth operations and positive customer experiences, builds a productive workplace, is reliable, and improves team morale

· Self-motivated- Requires little to no supervision, works well both independently and as part of a team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Two or more years’ experience as an oil rig loader operator

· NSTC (North Slope Training Certificate)

· Valid driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Alaska North Slope experience

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme weather conditions both on and off shore. Temperatures reach as low as 50 degrees below zero during the winter months. Employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places, extreme heat and high noise levels. Employee will be required to work at various heights on the rig. Employee will work in an environment where there is risk that they will be exposed to toxic, caustic and/or hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles. Workers are required to wear personal protective equipment while on the job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

An individual will be required to work the majority of hours in a remote industrial environment, and will need to be able to quickly respond to a change in work demands. Occasional lifting up to (1-50 lbs.) is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Doyon Drilling’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Doyon grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.