Motorhand -Lower Rockies

About the role

The Motorhand plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of Patterson-UTI Drilling's rigs. Their responsibilities include maintaining and repairing various equipment, generators, and hydraulic and electrical systems. They also assist in rig up and down procedures, provide instructions to Floorhands, and support other crew members.

Responsibilities

• Lift and place slips weighing approximately 150 pounds with another person occasionally during the tour work shift
• Independently use heavy-duty handheld and long-handled tools
• Listen for unusual noises that signify equipment and machinery problems
• Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects
• Take initiative and work independently during downtime
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all designated times
• Maintain and repair generators, equipment, and SCR or VFD house
• Ensure that all preventative maintenance is performed on all equipment and that all log sheets and maintenance sheets are filled out correctly and are up to date on all required equipment
• Daily inspection of main engines, air compressors and air system, electrical equipment, BOP and accumulator, engine radiators, circulating water pumps, oil transfer pumps, and the running order and blow down of the boiler
• Provide instructions, train, and oversee Floorhands during drilling activities
• Regularly check rig and equipment for problems and safety issues on an ongoing basis
• Use forklift to off-load and move materials
• In charge of all lock-out/tag-out of breakers
• Keep a daily log of maintenance and repair activities
• Afford assistance with rig up / down procedures
• Support other crew members as needed, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and other additional tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete all duties of a Floorhand
• Ability or aptitude to maintain and repair various types of equipment, engines and machinery
• Able to stand or 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
• Comfortable working at heights (50 ft. or greater) for extended periods of time
• Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl throughout the tour work shift
• Clear vision to judge near and far distances to maintain awareness of, watch, and report ongoing work activities to coworkers and third parties
• Accurate recall over short and long-term memory
• Stay alert and focused up to 12.5 hours while performing repetitive and routine activities
• 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
• 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
• Must be willing and able to attend and successfully complete classroom training and testing to qualify for a rig assignment
• Able to successfully meet pre-employment testing requirements which may include, without limitation, pre-employment drug and alcohol test(s) and background checks as well as drug and/or alcohol testing periodically during employment (subject to state and federal laws)

Qualifications

• Internal applicants will need at least 3 months experience as a Floorhand and the external applicant will need at least 3 months of Motorhand experience
• Forklift Certification or willingness to complete Forklift Certification training within 60 days

Additional Details

• This position requires the person to work outdoors for an entire tour work shift in all kinds of weather conditions, including precipitation, cold / heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions. They will be exposed to the typical conditions of the local area where the rig is located.
• Southern states generally experience hot summers where temperatures range from 80° to low 100° with high humidity; winters have temperatures that generally do not go below 20°. Northern states generally have hot summers with similar conditions and have cold, windy winters, with low temperatures that can be as cold as -40°.
• Rate of Pay: Starting at $28.50/hr. This role is classified as Hourly The role is eligible to receive per diem
• This role may be eligible for Paid Time Off as per Company policy
• In addition, this role may be eligible for Paid Time Off as per Company policy
• The wage and benefits information provided herein are accurate as of the date of posting. All terms and conditions of employment are subject to change at any time, without notice, subject to applicable law.