Entry Level Drill Rig Operator Jobs in Tyler, TX

Job 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. Perform all activities in accordance with all policies, principles, and procedures established by the Company.

• 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.
• Responsible for ensuring safety of crew members or other individuals on the job site, including but not limited to conducting daily safety meetings.
• Immediately notify supervisor about injuries to self or crew members.
• Observe and avoid obstructions from utilities and structures while rigging up and rigging down.
• 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.
• 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:
  • 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
• Use or oversee the use of handling tools such as tongs and wrenches as needed.
• Mix or oversee the mixing of drilling fluid, cement and chemicals.
• Operate and/or oversee the operation of equipment such as the pump rig, crew truck, fork lift and gravel machine.
• Assist technician with starting, adjusting and testing equipment.
• Store and care for all tools, spare parts, materials and supplies.
• Load and ensure use of proper tools and proper sized tools.
• Maintain adequate inventory (including spares) of tools and supplies for jobs and equipment. Communicate needs to Service Manager on a weekly basis.
• Follow all safety regulations, policies, principles and procedures.
• Use proper Personal Protective Equipment.
• Display willingness to continually advance knowledge about the pump rig and service department.
• Ultimately responsible for ensuring basic housekeeping including disposing of garbage and organizing job site, crew truck and employee lockers before, during and after shift.
• Abide by on-call schedule, which includes all crews in the commercial service department on a rotating basis.
• Must carry and be available by a Weisinger Incorporated-assigned phone and be readily available to report to work as needed at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned, which may include working in another role (ie rig hand) or in another department as needed.

Position Requirements

• Successfully pass a background check, including an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company policy
• Valid U.S. Driver's License required
• Successfully pass pre-employment drug test and physical, depending on position
• Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9 and E-Verify). The Company participates in E-Verify and will submit information from your completed Form I-9 to E-Verify to confirm your employment eligibility

Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma, GED equivalent or applicable experience required.
• 3-5 years of experience as a rig hand (roughneck) required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
• Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License preferred.
• Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation Pump Installer’s license preferred.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical or safety procedures, manuals and standards written or spoken in English required.
• Ability to understand and write in English required.
• Ability to converse and to convey technical concepts to customers and employees of Weisinger Incorporated.

Mathematical Skills

Basic mathematical skills required include:

• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals,
• Application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations, and
•  Cross-referencing figures on a chart and completing conversions.

Special Equipment Skills

• The ability to develop a working knowledge of basic electrical equipment (including amp meters and voltmeters) and analytical equipment (including the digital/ultrasonic flowmeter, power monitoring meter and vibration meter) is required
• Proficiency with the following is required:
  • selecting the right tool and sized tool for task,
  • oxy-acetylene cutting torch
  • basic electrical power tools
  • ph-indicator strips
  • 1 liter Imhoff cones
  • Rossum Sand Testers, and
  • viscosity cup.
• Basic welding skills, and ability to operate a tractor, backhoe or forklift preferred.

Reasoning Ability
The following reasoning abilities are required:

• Defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions, and interpreting an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form including several abstract and concrete variables.

Other Skills and Abilities
Mastery of basic electrical skills and knowledge is required. Basic understanding of the following is also required:

• drawings schematics and blue prints,
• gear drives and pumps,
• lockout/tagout and basic safety
• electrical principles including wiring, motor controls, contacts/relays, breakers, coils, motor protection device, switches, starters and check conductors
• troubleshooting using equipment such as meg-o-meters, electrical meters and voltometers
• pump curves, operation and maintenance
• testing, connecting and commissioning pumps and motors

Physical Demands

• Balance and stability is required.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl..
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted, and lift and/or move up to 100 pounds assisted.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to distinguish color and ability to adjust focus required.
• This position requires full use of arms and back, and is comprised of repetitive motions.
• Stamina is required as employees may work physically demanding shifts of up to or more than 10 hours per shift.
• If employee maintains commercial driver’s license, compliance with 37 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 4 (which includes but is not limited to satisfactory Texas Department of
• Transportation physical exam and random drug testing) required.

Work Environment

The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts at eye level or overhead; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration; mud; grease; and diesel fuel. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; and icy surfaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
The employee primarily works in an outdoor environment with extreme heat/cold; direct sunlight; wet and/or humid conditions; and other outside weather conditions.

Comprehensive Benefits • Career Advancement • A Company That Invests in You

Weisinger offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. Employees receive paid holidays, vacation time, and an extended paid holiday break during Christmas and New Year’s. Our medical plans includes multiple plan options, with dental and vision offered as additional voluntary benefits. We also provide companypaid life insurance & AD&D, and disability insurance, along with a large variety of employeepaid ancillary options. A 401(k) plan with a company match further supports longterm financial wellness. All benefits are subject to change annually or at any time at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.