Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Responsible for keeping work site, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Responsible for keeping work site, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Operator - Rig
Denver City, TX · On-site
Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Operator - Rig
Denver City, TX · On-site
Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Responsible for keeping work site, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Responsible for keeping work site, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Two years or more of recent, workover rig operating or oil well servicing experience. Knowledge ... all workers at the work site, the environment, and the equipment; and to complete the tasks ...
Two years or more of recent, workover rig operating or oil well servicing experience. Knowledge ... all workers at the work site, the environment, and the equipment; and to complete the tasks ...
Operator - Rig
Odessa, TX · On-site
Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Operator - Rig
Odessa, TX · On-site
Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Responsible for keeping work site, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Responsible for keeping work site, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Operator - Rig
Artesia, NM · On-site
Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Operator - Rig
Artesia, NM · On-site
Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Operator - Rig
Kermit, TX · On-site
Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Operator - Rig
Kermit, TX · On-site
Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Perform services on oil and gas wells as part of a 3-5 person workover rig crew * Assist in loading ... High school diploma or equivalent preferred * 3-5 years of experience working on a well servicing ...
Perform services on oil and gas wells as part of a 3-5 person workover rig crew * Assist in loading ... High school diploma or equivalent preferred * 3-5 years of experience working on a well servicing ...
Operator - Rig
Williston, ND · On-site
Responsible for keeping work site, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Operator - Rig
Williston, ND · On-site
Responsible for keeping work site, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Operator - Rig
Pleasanton, TX · On-site
Responsible for keeping work site, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Operator - Rig
Pleasanton, TX · On-site
Responsible for keeping work site, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Operator - Rig
Bowie, TX · On-site
Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Operator - Rig
Bowie, TX · On-site
Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Perform services on oil and gas wells as part of a 3-5 person workover rig crew * Assist in loading ... High school diploma or equivalent preferred * 3-5 years of experience working on a well servicing ...
Perform services on oil and gas wells as part of a 3-5 person workover rig crew * Assist in loading ... High school diploma or equivalent preferred * 3-5 years of experience working on a well servicing ...
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Alice, TX · On-site
... oil and gas wells is only part of the job, working with a team is the other part! Our Rig Operators look out for the crew and make sure that everyone is following the customer and Key's processes ...
Rig Operator - 1910
Alice, TX · On-site
... oil and gas wells is only part of the job, working with a team is the other part! Our Rig Operators look out for the crew and make sure that everyone is following the customer and Key's processes ...
Responsible for keeping work site, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Responsible for keeping work site, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Responsible for keeping work site, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Responsible for keeping work site, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Operator - Rig
Wharton, TX · On-site
Responsible for keeping work site, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Operator - Rig
Wharton, TX · On-site
Responsible for keeping work site, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... ABOUT THE COMPANY Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions ...
Perform services on oil and gas wells as part of a 3-5 person workover rig crew * Assist in loading ... High school diploma or equivalent preferred * 3-5 years of experience working on a well servicing ...
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 22 days ago
Ranger Energy Services rating
6.2
Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
180th of 223 rated repair and maintenance companies
Job description
SUMMARY
The primary duty of the Rig Operator is to work the controls and equipment on a rig. The Rig Operator supervises crewmembers while rig operations are in process, maintains productivity standards, and works closely with customer representatives to provide safe, reliable, and quality service.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promote RES concept of Stop Work Accountability
- Promote RES safety policies and procedures
- Perform Meet and Greet at location sites
- Be aware of Simultaneous Operations and able to coordinate vendor and contractor groups on location as needed
- Operate the rig safely during rig up/down and pulling operations
- Operate the crown and ground saver
- Check brake systems and confirm functionality
- Pull and lay down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed
- Understands job steps and arranges rods and tubing in derrick correctly
- Understand the rig’s hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems
- Perform all required equipment inspections-workover rig, fall arrest system, derrick, hoisting, and mud pump
- Able to instruct floor and derrick hands in use of all safety equipment
- Able to instruct the floor and derrick hand in use of all rig and pumping equipment
- Operate the power swivel
- Perform Blowout Preventer (BOP) inspection, testing, and installation as needed
- Assist HSE, DOT, and all other applicable departments with document completion, collection, and management
- Complete field tickets in a timely manner and turn in to appropriate department for processing
- Troubleshoot maintenance issues; to include performing worn equipment recognition checks and turning in maintenance requests for repair or replacement of equipment as needed
- Accurately perform torque calculations and specs
- Perform JSA/DWP and tailgate meetings as scheduled
- Perform pipe tallying, rigging up and down, nipple up and down of BOP units, and pipe handling
- Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order
- Perform day to day lubrication and minor adjustments of equipment
- Perform use of Hazard ID programs and means of documenting hazards
- Perform daily inspection and maintenance of equipment
- Perform and oversee energy isolation procedures
- Train and mentors crew members on day to day operations
- Responsible to stop work if conditions are unsafe and report concerns immediately
- Report all incidents as per the standard operating procedures
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
- 5 years of experience working on a well servicing rig preferred
- 2 years of experience as a relief operator preferred
- Must be able to successfully perform the duties of a Floor Hand III 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
- Competent communication, people, and leadership skills
- Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
COMPUTER
- Basic knowledge of MS Office preferred
- Able to use the company’s HSE Management Platforms
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Must complete and pass all required pre-employment screening.
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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Industry
Oil and gas extraction
Company size
201 - 500 Employees
Headquarters location
Houston, TX, US
Year founded
2014