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Ranger Energy Services LLC

Operator-Rig

Kermit, TX

Be aware of Simultaneous Operations and able to coordinate vendor and contractor groups on location ... is an oil & gas completion and production solutions company with a foundation built on well ...

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Oil Rig Operator

Beckman Production Services Inc.

Kalkaska, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Rig Operator

Beckman Production is an oilfield well-servicing and trucking company. We are looking for rig hands to help operate the service rigs

that we run. It is a several man crew, the operator, floor hands, a derrick hand, supervisors, and company men frequently on site.

Safety is a priority at Beckman that includes following directions, being aware of your surroundings, and paying attention to hazards.

Nights and weekends may be required depending on the job. Expect 40-80 hours a week.

Per Diem and Health benefits offered.

Stop in at any one of Beckman locations and complete an application or submit a request to JRMR@Beckmanproduction.com to have an application emailed to you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Based on Experience

Schedule:

  • 8-hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Harrison, MI and Kalkaska, MI

Beckman Production Services Inc.

Beckman Production Services is a well servicing company that operates completion and workover rigs, swabbing units, hot oilers, high pressure pump trucks, anchor setting trucks, wireline units, vacuum trucks, crude oil trucks and tankers licensed to haul non-hazardous liquid waste and crude oil. In addition, the company operates five Class II oilfield brine disposal wells and several mineral brine wells which produce concentrated brine that is sold for dust and ice control.