SUMMARY: A Workover Rig Floor Hand is responsible for performing services on oil wells utilizing a double, single, and Pole Rig. The duties of the floor hand include assisting in rigging up/down, pulling/laying rods, tubing, casing and other functions as specified by the rig operator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Picks up/lays down pipe and latches tubing in elevators
• Rigging up & down, including handling guidewire hydraulic jacks, pads/boards, and emergency gear.
• Handle tubing, rods, casing and associated equipment such as rod strippers, polish rods, etc. The rig hand will operate rod wrenches, tongs, elevators, and associated equipment.
• Assists in lifting, removing, installing and operating well head pump, jacks and performs other tasks as designated by the rig operator
• Operates the mud pump
• Manages tools on the workover rig floor and assists in daily maintenance
• Attends and participates in safety meetings

EDUCATION:

Must have a high school diploma, equivalency or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE:

Must have one - two (1-2) years of experience within oil and gas workover rigs, drilling rigs, production facilities, pipeline labor or equivalent experience.

SKILLS:

Must have the following skills and/or abilities:

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess organization and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work with a team
• Must be able to lift 70 lbs and hand physical demanding work
• Must be able to communicate using oral and basic written communication
• Basic ability to read and understand maintenance/operations manuals.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, delegation, and time management skills in order to set priorities and meet assigned deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills to develop feasible realistic solutions to problems, recommending actions designed to prevent problems from occurring.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Current Texas driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to perform the following physical activity on a frequent to constant basis:

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Lift 50–70 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Able to quickly move hands, hands together with arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down.
• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information through verbal communications in person or detect objects in and around job site.
• Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents; operate various types of machinery and handheld equipment.
• Walk moderate distances on slippery, even, and/or uneven surfaces.
• Stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, turn, or crawl.
• Climb and balance on stairs, metal/wooden beams, ladders, or other structures/elevated areas.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work primarily at job site performing work in outdoor weather conditions with exposure to extreme cold, heat, and noise depending upon project site; and may also include the following:

? dust, fumes, chemicals, and/or other harsh/hazardous solvents or disinfectants

? electrical components, power lines, or other electrical hazards

? rebar, blades, or other sharp objects/tools

? high elevations, trenches, or crawl spaces

• Possible travel during the work day between jobsites, although some out-of-area travel may be expected with seldom overnight travel.
• Work irregular hours to include nights and weekends.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to:

• Follow all applicable company, state and federal safety and environmental rules and regulations in assigned areas.
• Adhere to and perform functions according to company and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Work in a cooperative team environment.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Adhere to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Support a culture of customer satisfaction.
• Follow and exchange basic instructions, information, and guidelines.
• Participate in training and development opportunities offered to maintain knowledge of current practices and safety knowledge.
• Communicate and comprehend instructions/directions in accordance with safety requirements, which necessitate no language barriers exist between employees and supervisors.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required, such as steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, and the like while on the job sites.
• Maintain regular, timely, and predictable attendance.