Supervisor - Rig
Pleasanton, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor - Rig
Pleasanton, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor-Rig
Midland, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor-Rig
Midland, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor-Rig
Kermit, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor-Rig
Kermit, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Rig Supervisor
Kermit, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Rig Supervisor
Kermit, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor - Rig
Bowie, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor - Rig
Bowie, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor-Rig
Hobbs, NM · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor-Rig
Hobbs, NM · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor - Rig
Bowie, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor - Rig
Bowie, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor - Rig
Wharton, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor - Rig
Wharton, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor - Rig
Odessa, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor - Rig
Odessa, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
P&A - Supervisor - Rig
Midland, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
P&A - Supervisor - Rig
Midland, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor - Rig
Odessa, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor - Rig
Odessa, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor - Rig
El Reno, OK · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor - Rig
El Reno, OK · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor - Rig
Milliken, CO · On-site
$92K - $103K/yr
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor - Rig
Milliken, CO · On-site
$92K - $103K/yr
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor - Rig
Wharton, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor - Rig
Wharton, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor - Rig
Andrews, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor - Rig
Andrews, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
P&A - Supervisor - Rig
Midland, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
P&A - Supervisor - Rig
Midland, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor - Rig
Big Spring, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor - Rig
Big Spring, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
P&A - Supervisor - Rig
Midland, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
P&A - Supervisor - Rig
Midland, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor - Rig
Belfield, ND · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor - Rig
Belfield, ND · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor - Rig
Kilgore, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
Supervisor - Rig
Kilgore, TX · On-site
... Tong's if needed * Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed ... Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating ...
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Supervisor - Rig
Pleasanton, TX • On-site
Ranger Energy Services
• Oil and Gas Extraction • 201 - 500 employees201 - 500 employees
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 11 days ago
Ranger Energy Services rating
7.1
Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Job description
SUMMARY
The Rig Supervisor manages crew members, maintains productivity standards and works closely with customers ensuring that quality products and services are being safely provided. The Rig Supervisor will need to be able to exhibit working knowledge of all parts on a Workover Rig and should be able to troubleshoot the mechanics of the rig and equipment on site.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Communicates with the management team on the logistics and workflow of rig
- Works closely with District Manager with regard to the manning and scheduling of the rig, operational, and personnel matters
- Provides proper guidance and direction to rig crew on job tasks to be performed
- Performs BOP inspection and testing as needed
- Assist HSE, DOT, and all other required departments with document management
- Operates the power swivel, crown and ground saver if needed
- Accurately perform torque calculations and specs
- Performs fall protection donning and doffing as required
- Assist in racking of rod tubing if needed
- Performs daily operation of the Tong’s if needed
- Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed
- Responsible for keeping work site, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order
- Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating procedure for completion of cards
- Assist in the daily inspection and maintenance of equipment
- Successfully perform elevator handling, hardline construction, and energy isolation procedures
- Ensure efficient maintenance and utilization of all equipment
- Train, mentor and demonstrate proper utilization of down-hole tools, power swivels and compressors
- Track costs, labor and revenues associated with jobs. Provide weekly cost analysis to the operations manager to ensure budgets components are met, as well as time constraints
- Maintain and coordinate repair of all equipment and tools
- Provide technical assistance, supervision and training to other team members on location to ensure work is carried out according to set schedules and procedures
- Establish and maintain a positive work environment for rig crew, including training and coaching them in carrying out their assigned duties
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- 5-8 years’ of experience working on a well servicing rig preferred
- Must be able to successfully perform the duties of a rig operator, floor hand, and derrick hand
- Must be familiar with pump and tank operations
- Must have a valid state issued driver’s license, CDL, or the ability to obtain one
- Ability to perform manual labor required to operate well servicing equipment
- Ability to show knowledge of running tongs and all other Ranger Energy equipment
- Good communication, people, and leadership skills
- Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
COMPUTER
- Proficient knowledge of MS Office preferred
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIRMENTS
Must complete and pass all required pre-employment screenings.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions company with a foundation built on well servicing, wireline, and natural gas processing. Ranger Energy is committed to providing employees with a benefits program that is both comprehensive and competitive. The programs are designed to invest in you and the things you care about – your health, your family, and your future. Come join our team of highly skilled, motivated employees, working on state-of-the-art equipment with outstanding compensation and additional benefits, including:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- PTO (depending on eligibility)
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About Ranger Energy Services
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Industry
Oil and gas extraction
Company size
201 - 500 Employees
Headquarters location
Houston, TX, US
Year founded
2014