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Helmerich & Payne

North Dakota Floorhand

Dickinson, ND · On-site

$25 - $34.50/hr

North Dakota Area Floorhand North Dakota area floorhand positions or entry level rig-based ... The worker must have proper legal authorization to work in the country where the rig is operating

Helmerich & Payne

North Dakota Floorhand

Dickinson, ND · On-site

$25 - $34.50/hr

North Dakota Area Floorhand North Dakota area floorhand positions or entry level rig-based ... The worker must have proper legal authorization to work in the country where the rig is operating

Helmerich Payne

North Dakota Floorhand

Dickinson, ND · On-site

$25 - $34.50/hr

North Dakota Area Floorhand North Dakota area floorhand positions or entry level rig-based ... The worker must have proper legal authorization to work in the country where the rig is operating

Helmerich Payne

U.S. Rig Based Positions

Odessa, TX

$25 - $34.50/hr

Non-supervisory rig-based drilling positions include positions such as Floorman (entry-level), ... The worker must have proper legal authorization to work in the country where the rig is operating

Helmerich Payne

U.S. Rig Based Positions

Barnesville, OH · On-site

$25 - $34.50/hr

Non-supervisory rig-based drilling positions include positions such as Floorman (entry-level), ... The worker must have proper legal authorization to work in the country where the rig is operating

Helmerich Payne

U.S. Rig Based Positions

Tyler, TX · On-site

$25 - $34.50/hr

Non-supervisory rig-based drilling positions include positions such as Floorman (entry-level), ... The worker must have proper legal authorization to work in the country where the rig is operating

Helmerich Payne

U.S. Rig Based Positions

Dickinson, ND

$25 - $34.50/hr

Non-supervisory rig-based drilling positions include positions such as Floorman (entry-level), ... The worker must have proper legal authorization to work in the country where the rig is operating

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North Dakota Floorhand

Helmerich & Payne

Dickinson, ND • On-site

$25 - $34.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

North Dakota Area Floorhand

North Dakota area floorhand positions or entry level rig-based positions located in North Dakota. This position is responsible for performing various manual labor tasks throughout the rig site, including rig up and down activities, general equipment operation, repairs, and maintenance on rig components, assigned activities on the rig floor, mud-mixing, handling tubulars in the derrick, and other various duties as assigned.

Location: Dickinson ND

Work Type: Onsite

What you will do:

  • Perform various manual labor tasks throughout the rig site, including rig up and down activities, general equipment operation, repairs and maintenance on rig components, assigned activities on the rig floor, mud-mixing, handling tubulars in the derrick, and other various duties as assigned.
  • Demonstrate the H&P Company values: Actively C.A.R.E., Service Attitude, Innovative Spirit, and Teamwork.

What you need:

  • The worker must be at least 18 years of age
  • The worker must pass a post-offer physical examination
  • The worker must have proper legal authorization to work in the country where the rig is operating
  • Work assignments are generally 12 hours per day, for 14 consecutive days, followed by 14 days off
  • Ability to apply common sense to carry out written or oral instructions and to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
  • Basic ability to understand, speak, read, and write English
  • Basic computer skills required
  • Non-entry-level positions require a minimum of six months of prior drilling experience, as well as knowledge of procedures associated with drilling a well
  • Prior mechanical equipment experience is preferred for motorman positions

Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Salary Guidelines:

$25.00 - $34.50

What we offer:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts
  • 401k match
  • Paid Leave Plans
  • Parental & Adoption Benefits
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Educational Assistance
  • Learning & Development Opportunities
  • Flex-scheduling available for qualifying positions to achieve work-life integration

H&P is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

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