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Company Information: Flying A Pumping Services is a Wilks Brothers company. Wilks Brothers is a multifaceted, family-based partnership headquartered in Cisco, Texas with employees working in offices in Cisco, Willow Park, Fort Worth, Houston, and beyond. We invest in relationships and recognize the value in people, communities, and businesses. Our customers are not a number; they are a name, a family member, a friend. In the good times and in difficult times we treat them all equally – exactly how we want to be treated. We believe that business is not just about profit – it is personal too. At Wilks Brothers, we respect the people that make our business grow: our employees and our customers. Our goal is to develop mutually beneficial partnerships utilizing our core values of: Faith, Integrity, Team, Growth and Loyalty.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical + Dental + Vision Coverage
• 401K + Company Match
• Life Insurance + Long Term Disability Coverage – 100% Company Paid
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Check Program - Insurance Premium Discounts
• EAP Resources
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Position Summary:

The Rig Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the workover rig and associated equipment during well servicing, completion, and workover operations. This role requires thorough knowledge of rig equipment, safety protocols, and oilfield operations to ensure that work is performed safely and in compliance with company and industry standards.

Key Roles / Responsibilities:

• Operates and controls workover rig equipment including hoisting, derrick, and pumps.
• Ensures proper handling, installation, and removal of wellbore components such as tubing, rods, and casing.
• Maintains accurate rig positioning and alignment over wellheads during operations.
• Enforces all safety guidelines and regulations during rig operations.
• Conducts pre-job safety meetings and ensure crew compliance with safety procedures.
• Monitors site conditions, hazards, and equipment wear and tear to prevent accidents or equipment failures.
• Supervises rig crew during all phases of well servicing operations.
• Assigns tasks to crew members and provides necessary training to improve performance.
• Ensures efficient communication with the crew, supervisors, and any third-party service providers.
• Performs regular maintenance checks on rig equipment to ensure readiness for operations.
• Identifies and troubleshoots mechanical issues, coordinating repairs when necessary.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the rig and work area.
• Communicates with clients, field supervisors, and other stakeholders regarding the progress of operations.
• Provides timely reports on operational status, equipment use, and well conditions.
• Ensures efficient rig-up and rig-down procedures.

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Workover Rig Operator or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of workover operations, well servicing procedures, and rig mechanics.
• Certification in rig operations, well control, and other relevant safety programs is preferred.
• Ability to lead and manage a team in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Valid CDL is a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Bending, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, kneeling, sitting stand, walk, kneel, stoop, squat, pull, push, climb, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and see and standing (occasionally) for long periods of time.
• The essential duties of this position require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying.
• Must be able to position oneself to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics, and tunnels and demonstrate manual dexterity and be able to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels, vibrations, and bright lights; and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases; and all climate types including hot and cold temperatures, humidity, rain, snow, etc.
• Able to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection and hard hats when needed.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions. 
• Must be able to complete tasks even with frequent interruptions. 
• Must be able to use discretion and independent judgment as needed. 
• Must be able to speak clearly on the phone and to fellow workers.

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This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and are subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.  Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the description of this position and have had the opportunity to ask my supervisor about any points I did not understand. I hereby state that I can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.