Floor Hand I
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Summary of Responsibilities 

As part of drill crew, a 4th or 5th Floor Hand operates machines and maintains equipment used in surface drilling  operations. Most of their time is spent on the rig floor assisting the driller in a multitude of functions. Floor Hands  normally work 12 hour shifts. Schedules will consist of fourteen days on and fourteen days off; working both days  and nights. Floor Hands are expected to represent his/her self and Noble Drilling in a good manner. Floor Hands  should always follow the correct chain of command and report all safety problems or violations immediately.  

Primary Responsibilities (Not listed in relation to their priority) 

1. Work on rig floor while tripping (pull slips), make connections 

2. Assist Derrick Hand and Motor Man 

3. Keep rig, equipment and location tidy as directed by supervisor 

4. Basic care and maintenance of rig, tools, equipment and trucks 

5. Clean restroom house every shift 

6. Organize and maintain: Conex, XO basket, tools, slips, bowls, welding trailer 

7. Other duties assigned as needed 


Experience Requirements 

• Minimum of 0-1 years related experience.  

• Must successfully complete Noble Drilling’s industry specific training and orientation 


Education Requirements 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Special Requirements 

• 18 years or older 

• Valid Driver’s License 

• Average Shift: 12 hour work days  

• Rotation: fourteen day on fourteen days off Travel Requirements Travel to rig location before tower begins.  


Competencies  To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes  information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving  situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.


Qualifications  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty  satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability  required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to  perform the essential functions. 


Language Skills  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to  write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small  group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.  


Mathematical Skills  Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability  to perform these operations using units of American money and weigh measurement, volume, and distance.  Reasoning Ability  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral  instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized  situations.  


Physical Demands  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee  to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be  made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger,  handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or  smell. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job  include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 


Work Environment  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee  encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be  made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the  duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to we and/or humid conditions; moving  mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme  heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.