Floorhand - Permian Basin

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 t