General Description of Occupation:
The Rig Operator works on a service rig and is responsible for servicing oil and gas wells. The duties include driving the crew vehicle, assisting in rigging-up and down, and operating the rig/components as necessary. All duties are to be performed according to operating procedures to maximize safety and to efficiently perform the task.
Essential Functions of Job:
- Supervise the raising and lowering of the derrick.
- Assist in rigging up/down equipment
- Lifting, removing or installing the production equipment as required by the well operator or other designated company official.
- Largely responsible for determining how the job will be performed, based on the specific conditions at the well.
- Direct the activities of the crew as required.
- Operating the rig and its components during all oil well drilling jobs.
- Observe and possibly fill in for other crew members during the operation of the rig and its components as essential for safe job performance.
- Drive crew to location, ensuring all are fit for duty.
- Pre-hitch, contact crew members to notify of upcoming job and meeting point.
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Skills you’ll need:
- Workover rig experience
- Ability to work in a variety of, sometimes challenging, weather conditions
- Experience and comfort working at heights
- Must have a "can do", customer services orientated approach
- Ability to communicate both oral and written effectively
- Must comply with all safety policies and procedures
Licenses and Certifications Preferred:
- Safeland/PEC
- Valid driver license
- CDL
- Well Control School
- H2S, Forklift/Manlift, and CPR/1st Aid
- Any other heavy equipment licenses or certifications
Physical Requirements of Job:
Amount of each day spent: Standing: 80% Walking: 1% Sitting: 10%
Employee works: Inside: 10% Outside: 90%
While performing job, employee will be required:
lifting/carrying (0-100lbs) 5 times/hour 8-10 hours/day
pulling/pushing (0-75lbs) 3 times/hour 8-10 hours/day
to squat 10 times/hour 8-10 hours/day
to kneel 1 times/hour 8-10 hours/day
to climb ladders/stairs 10 times/hour 8-10 hours/day
Physical activity required:
Lift under 10lbs Frequently
Lift 10-25lbs Frequently
Lift 25-50lbs Frequently
Lift Over 100lbs Seldom
Carry under 10lbs Frequently
Carry 10-25lbs Frequently
Carry 25-50lbs Frequently
Carry Over 100lbs Seldom
Reach above shoulder Frequently
Reach at shoulder Frequently
Reach below shoulder Frequently
The working conditions may involve exposure to the following:
chemicals gases cold heat
dampness noise dust radiation
heights (0-110’) fumes winds ice
Other physical requirements:
- Manual and finger dexterity
- Hand/grip strength
- Depth perception
- Any other physical requirements that allow the employee to perform the job safely according to all company, local, state and federal regulations and requirements.
Safety equipment:
The following safety equipment is to be worn on the job (when applicable):
goggles face shields safety glasses hard hats safety belts
ear plugs steel toed boots tyvek suits SCBA gloves
H2S monitors fall protection FR Clothing
Other requirements:
- Valid drivers license highly preferred
- Pre-employment drug screen
- Pre-employment physical
- Pre-employment background and MVR check