Floorhand – New to Industry - Permian

About the role

Lift and place slips weighing approximately 150 pounds with another person frequently during the tour work shift. General upkeep of the rig and drilling floor; includes regular sweeping, shoveling, cleaning, painting, washing of equipment and related housekeeping duties.

Responsibilities

• Use iron roughneck, slips, and tongs to properly handle and connect / break sections of drill pipe
• Assist in rig moves: help with rig-up / rig-down, nipple up and down blowout preventers, assist with general assembly and maintenance and help prepare new location
• Regularly check rig and equipment for any problems and safety issues on an ongoing basis
• Assist with inspecting, slipping and cutting drilling line
• Responsible for picking up and laying down tubulars, attaching or detaching pick- up lines, and the hook up and tear out of flare and degasser lines
• Assist Motorhand with preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment and motors, pipe, and off-loading materials as well as checking / changing oil and coolant on engines
• Assist Derrickhand with watching and maintaining shakers, mud pits and pumps
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all designated times
• Inspect safety equipment and PPE for wear and replacing as needed
• Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects
• Take initiative and work independently during downtime
• Support other crew members by carrying supplies, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and other additional tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for a minimum of 3.5 hours and up to 12 hours without being able to sit and while wearing steel-toed boots
• Able to repetitively climb steep stairs and be able to lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces
• Must be comfortable working at heights (50 ft. or greater) for extended periods of time
• Stay alert and focused up to 12.5 hours while performing repetitive and routine activities
• Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl throughout the tour work shift
• Prior experience or ability to use heavy-duty handheld and long-handled tools
• Ability to safely lift and carry 50 pounds independently and repetitively climb steep stairs
• Demonstrate clear communication skills including ability to read, write and speak English as well as understand and promptly follow verbal and written instructions in English
• Clear vision to judge near and far distances to maintain awareness of, watch, and report ongoing work activities to coworkers and third parties
• Able to have accurate recall over short and long-term memory
• Able to work closely with others in the confined area of the drilling rig and may live together in crew quarters
• Work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties
• Willing to travel to and work in remote locations on a rotational schedule which consists of 14 days on / 14 days off, working 12.5 hour shifts that can include days or nights and as well as weekends and holidays
• Willing to work mandatory and unscheduled hours outside of your assigned schedule with little or no advanced notice

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Six (6) months of stable work history. Preferred Qualifications: One (1) year stable related work history (e.g., farming, ranching, construction, heavy equipment or other trade) or military service, High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Skills

Ability to use heavy-duty handheld and long-handled tools, clear communication skills, and ability to work closely with others.