Field Operator - CDL Required

Field Operator with CDL with Water Well Experience in San Antonio 

Summary

Directly oversees operating the job site, including basic maintenance of equipment, handling tools, moving pipe, operating heavy equipment, mixing job materials and assisting with technical analysis of pump and motors in a manner to achieve optimal safety, efficiency, quality, reliability, staff morale and teamwork by performing the duties listed in the following section.

This is a manual labor, physically intensive position with repetitive tasks. All employees of Weisinger Incorporated must agree to perform work out of town or at night, on the weekends and on holidays with short notice and for an extended period as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following list includes essential duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned. Perform all activities in accordance with all policies, principles, and procedures established by Department, Division and Weisinger Inc. Management and Board of Directors.

• Perform basic maintenance of pump rig including mud tanks, mud pump, draw works, engine, handling tools and supporting equipment (including crew truck, forklift, trailers, air compressors, test engines, light towers etc) before, during and after shift.
• Leave vehicles, equipment and tools in operable condition. Immediately report all maintenance issues to superintendent. Bring equipment and downhole tools to shop for repair. Communicate repair needs to machine shop and supervisor.
• Operate vehicles and comply with all Department of Transportation rules and regulations.
• If employee maintains a commercial driver’s license, complete driver vehicle inspection reports before and after operating commercially regulated vehicles. Submit inspection reports after each shift. It is the employee’s responsibility to review weight limits and monitor hours of service for compliance.
• Operate and/or oversee the operation of equipment such as the pump rig, crew truck, fork lift and gravel machine.
• When moving equipment, observe job site and assist as needed to prevent damage and destruction of equipment or property.
• Supervise and lead crew, including training roughnecks to properly complete their job requirements and to eventually become pump rig operators. Responsibilities include training, mentoring and developing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Observe and avoid obstructions from utilities and structures while rigging up and rigging down.
• Communicate with engineers, owners, field representatives, inspectors or other agents of Weisinger Incorporated customers.
• Understand and implement instructions as written on work order(s).
• Complete the following paperwork:
• Timesheets – complete daily for entire crew and turn into box before the end of the shift
• Work orders – receive from field superintendent, implement and then throw away
• Bill(s) of lading or shipping tickets – receive a copy for all deliveries to the job site and turn into box before the end of the shift
• Repair tags – complete for items such as drill pipe threads, tubulars and elevators
• Checklists
• Mix or oversee the mixing of drilling fluid, cement and chemicals.
• Assist technician with starting, adjusting and testing equipment.
• Load and ensure use of proper tools and proper sized tools.
• Use or oversee the use of handling tools such as tongs and wrenches as needed.
• Store and care for all tools, spare parts, materials and supplies.
• Ultimately responsible for ensuring basic housekeeping including disposing of garbage and organizing job site, crew truck and employee lockers before, during and after shift.
• Maintain adequate inven