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Floorhand - Oklahoma
Patterson-UTIEl Reno, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Nov 2025
About the role
Detailed Description:
- 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
- Clean and general upkeep of the rig and drilling floor; includes regular painting, washing of equipment and related housekeeping duties
- 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 which could include but is not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, coveralls, work gloves, respirator, and hearing protection
- 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
- Work in a heavy industrial environment which includes working around constantly moving overhead machinery, being in close proximity to loud equipment and handling potentially hazardous chemicals
- 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
- Other duties as assigned that may be outside of this job description
Job 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
- 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)
Minimum Qualifications:
- One (1) year of stable work history
Preferred Qualifications:
- Six (6) months stable related work history (e.g., farming, ranching, construction, heavy equipment or other trade) or military service
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
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
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