Derrickhand Workover Rig

About the role

The Derrickhand works under the direction of the Pulling Unit Rig Operator. This individual is part of a crew that is responsible for the maintenance and day to day operation of the service rigs.

Responsibilities

• Competent with rig and all equipment
• Performs general maintenance of draw works
• Loads and off-loads pipe and assists in rig movement
• Checks snub lines, pull lines, shackles and cable clamps to verify condition
• Checks dies in slips and tongs and all safety and riding belts to verify condition
• Responds to emergency situations including hydrogen sulfide detection and major mechanical or structural failures
• Knowledge of types of pipe
• Latch and unlatch tubing and rods
• Knowledge of how pumping units run
• Prepare and set up rig for workover
• Knowledge of thread types, tubing sizes and rod sizes
• Knowledge of working derricks
• Diagnose well problems
• Cut and thread pipe
• Perform service maintenance on rigs