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Steel Energy Services Ltd

TX Operator

Williston, ND · On-site

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TX Operator

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NM Operator

Farmington, NM · On-site

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TETRA Technologies

Rig Up Operator

Midland, TX · On-site

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TETRA Technologies

Rig Up Operator

Midland, TX · On-site

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Rig Up Operator

Pleasanton, TX · On-site

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TETRA Technologies

Rig Up Operator

Pleasanton, TX · On-site

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Steel Energy Services Ltd

ND Operator

Williston, ND · On-site

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Steel Partners

ND Operator

Williston, ND · On-site

Operators' duties also include cleaning, fueling, repairing, and maintaining workover rig equipment to include greasing, changing oils and lubricants as needed and on a regularly scheduled basis. JOB ...

Steel Energy Services Ltd

ND Operator

Williston, ND · On-site

Operators' duties also include cleaning, fueling, repairing, and maintaining workover rig equipment to include greasing, changing oils and lubricants as needed and on a regularly scheduled basis. JOB ...

Steel Partners

ND Operator

Williston, ND · On-site

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Steel Partners

NM Operator w/CDL

Farmington, NM · On-site

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TX Operator

Steel Energy Services Ltd

Williston, ND • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected status under federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act or other laws. Please inform a personnel representative if you need accommodation to participate in the application process.
We look to hire diverse talent and ensure that we treat you with respect and support throughout the interview process and if you join Steel Energy, we embrace diversity and strive to create conditions that provide everyone with an equal opportunity to thrive and be included in all workplace opportunities.
MAIN FUNCTIONS:
Under the direction of a Rig Manager, the Rig Operator organizes the rig crew (Floor Hands and Derrick Hands), conducts Job Safety Meetings, delegates the collection of materials and equipment needed to perform the contracted services, drives the Rig to the work site, operates the rig and equipment and directs the crew to set-up and prepare the rig for the tasks to be performed. Directs the assigned floor hands and derrick hands to safely perform the service tasks contracted by a client utilizing the equipment provided by the employer; documents services performed, the billable supplies used during the process and the time elapsed while performing the contracted services. The Rig Operator uses specialized equipment to guide instruments, tubing, and casing down holes. He must keep his working environment in a clean and organized fashion and is responsible for ensuring that all the equipment he uses is in proper working order. Operators' duties also include cleaning, fueling, repairing, and maintaining workover rig equipment to include greasing, changing oils and lubricants as needed and on a regularly scheduled basis.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Available to work beyond the traditional 8-hour workday; available to work Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays, to meet operational needs. Well services work is generally performed during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, occasionally on Saturday and or Sunday. Certain operations cannot, however, be completed during a single daylight period and must be continued without interruption, over several consecutive days. Such operations are referred to as "24-hour operations," and require two or more shifts, crews, to operate the rig. Able to work at heights up to or greater than 50 feet.
  • Dependability is imperative. Reporting for work at the prescribed location and time, dressed for deployment to work, is essential. Unauthorized absences will result in discipline up to and including employment termination.
  • Performing maintenance services and repairs on oil and gas wells as part of a three-to-five-person crew.
  • Lead the daily pre-job tailgate safety meetings and writing JHA's.
  • Inspecting and documenting all lift equipment on location including but not limited to derrick harness, lanyard, SRL's, chains and cables, drill line and sand line.
  • Lead the crew in the rigging up and rigging down of the workover Rig in a safe manner and performing/documenting post rig up inspections.
  • Pulling and laying down Rods, Tubing and Casing by operating the rig controls.
  • Guide and manage the rig crew daily.
  • Assist in training and mentoring SSE employees and floor hands as needed.
  • Assist Rig Manager in various tasks anywhere on the rig as directed by Rig Manager
  • Driving company vehicles such as the Crew pick-up truck and the Rig.
  • Workshop and SWS Yard maintenance and repair work as required.
  • Assist Steel Energy Services management personnel as required.
  • Prepare rig tickets correctly and in a timely fashion to include correct pricing on rig rates, re-billable items, manage hours for crew members daily.
  • Position the rig, raise, and lower the mast. Direct other crew members in rigging up guy-lines, various equipment, and tools; lift, remove, install, and operate wellhead, pumping units matting boards, tubing, rods, casing, rod strippers, polish rods, stripper heads and other production equipment in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures to perform the contracted services.

EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCES:
  • High school Diploma, GED or equivalent
  • 1-2 years of Floor Hand experience
  • 1-2 years of Derrick hand experience
  • 1-2 years of Relief Operator experience
  • Advanced Problem solving and organizational skills.
  • Excellent customer service, interpersonal skills and verbal / written English communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment, run pipe Talley's, figure pipe weights, keep good pipe counts, know how to space out pumping units, run and pull ESP's, know pipe torques specifications, pick up and operate power swivel and principles of operating mud pumps.
  • Supervisory level of well control training
  • Class B CDL license to drive workover rig (not required-but encouraged)
  • Ability to bend, stoop, and lift objects of up to seventy-five pounds (75#) for extended periods of time.
  • Basic Computer skills
  • This position requires standing, walking, and sitting while working either indoors or outdoors.
  • Ability to pass company's pre-employment exam that also consists of a drug screen and physical.
  • Acceptable criminal history
  • Ability to read, write and speak English to the extent that they can understand verbal and written instructions as well as give verbal and written instructions in English; and the ability to use simple mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals (addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication) to make job related calculations.

The DOT Authority for this position is:
Black Hawk Energy Services/Sun Well Services
118 84th Street W
Williston, ND 58801

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