Floor Hand

About the role

The Floor Hand position is part of a 4–5-person workover rig crew on a well service rig, who are responsible for performing services on oil and gas wells requested by the customers of Axis Energy Services.

Responsibilities

• Reports to their assigned Work-over Rig Supervisor.
• Assists the operator in rigging up and down, lining up the well service rig with the well.
• Sets hydraulic jacks, handles pads/boards, and assists in attaching the guy wires to the anchor.
• Operates rod wrenches, tongs, elevators and other associated rig tools and equipment during well servicing operations.
• Aids in picking up or laying down tubing, manually lifting the tubing from the rack onto the work floor or vice versa.
• Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig.
• Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools.
• Cleans up spills.
• Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
• Reports any safety hazards, incidents, or maintenance issues to the Rig Supervisor.
• Ensures that work carried out follows company policies and procedures and according to safety regulations.
• Able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Able to lift up to 75lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent is preferred.
• Basic oilfield well servicing experience.
• A minimum of one (1) year rig floor operation experience.
• Valid state issued driver license with acceptable motor vehicle records (MVR).
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and written in English.
• Must be able to work a varied rotational schedule and travel as job requires.
• Work may be performed in all weather conditions.
• Mobility, including entering confined spaces, enter areas by the use of ladders or other access devices; ability to bend, stoop, twist, stand, squat, crawl and walk.
• Able to perform duties with protective equipment, H2S respirator where required; potential hazards include working near or with heavy tools and moving machinery.
• Able to interact with others in a team environment.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once.
• Basic problem solving and organizational skills.
• Reliable telephone (cell phone) communication and transportation.
• Able to clear pre-employment drug/alcohol and job-relevant screens.