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Rig Team Lead

Modesto, CA

$25 - $31/hr

... 5 Rig Helpers per project. Complete projects independently as required by management. • Enforce safety practices and proper use of PPE. • Inspects finished jobs to ensure quality control ...

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Rig Team Lead

Guadalupe, CA · On-site

$25 - $31/hr

... 5 Rig Helpers per project. Complete projects independently as required by management. • Enforce safety practices and proper use of PPE. • Inspects finished jobs to ensure quality control ...

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Rig Team Lead

Woodland, CA · On-site

$25 - $31/hr

... 5 Rig Helpers per project. Complete projects independently as required by management. • Enforce safety practices and proper use of PPE. • Inspects finished jobs to ensure quality control ...

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Rig Team Lead

Stockton, CA

$25 - $31/hr

... 5 Rig Helpers per project. Complete projects independently as required by management. • Enforce safety practices and proper use of PPE. • Inspects finished jobs to ensure quality control ...

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Rig Team Lead

Paso Robles, CA

$25 - $31/hr

... 5 Rig Helpers per project. Complete projects independently as required by management. • Enforce safety practices and proper use of PPE. • Inspects finished jobs to ensure quality control ...

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Rig Team Lead

Buellton, CA

$25 - $31/hr

... 5 Rig Helpers per project. Complete projects independently as required by management. • Enforce safety practices and proper use of PPE. • Inspects finished jobs to ensure quality control ...

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Rig Team Lead

Woodland, CA

$25 - $31/hr

... 5 Rig Helpers per project. Complete projects independently as required by management. • Enforce safety practices and proper use of PPE. • Inspects finished jobs to ensure quality control ...

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Rig Team Lead

Sacramento, CA

$25 - $31/hr

... 5 Rig Helpers per project. Complete projects independently as required by management. • Enforce safety practices and proper use of PPE. • Inspects finished jobs to ensure quality control ...

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Rig Team Lead

Lompoc, CA

$25 - $31/hr

... 5 Rig Helpers per project. Complete projects independently as required by management. • Enforce safety practices and proper use of PPE. • Inspects finished jobs to ensure quality control ...

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Rig Team Lead

Guadalupe, CA · On-site

$25 - $31/hr

... 5 Rig Helpers per project. Complete projects independently as required by management. • Enforce safety practices and proper use of PPE. • Inspects finished jobs to ensure quality control ...

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Rig Team Lead

Lodi, CA · On-site

$25 - $31/hr

... 5 Rig Helpers per project. Complete projects independently as required by management. • Enforce safety practices and proper use of PPE. • Inspects finished jobs to ensure quality control ...

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Rig Team Lead

Arroyo Grande, CA · On-site

$25 - $31/hr

... 5 Rig Helpers per project. Complete projects independently as required by management. • Enforce safety practices and proper use of PPE. • Inspects finished jobs to ensure quality control ...

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Rig Team Lead

Elk Grove, CA

$25 - $31/hr

... 5 Rig Helpers per project. Complete projects independently as required by management. • Enforce safety practices and proper use of PPE. • Inspects finished jobs to ensure quality control ...

TETRA Technologies

Rig Up Operator

Midland, TX

... help make people's lives better. With operations on six continents, the Company's portfolio ... Assists in the Rig up and Rig Down of a job and in the cleanup, repair, and preparation of the ...

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Rig helpers typically earn between $15 and $25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the company. Overtime pay and shift differentials can increase overall earnings, and some positions offer additional benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.

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A rig worker, often called a rig helper, assists with the setup, maintenance, and operation of drilling equipment on oil and gas rigs. They perform tasks such as handling tools, cleaning equipment, and supporting the drilling crew, often working in physically demanding environments and following safety protocols. Basic knowledge of machinery and safety training are typically required for this role.
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Certified Rig Operator, Alice, TX - 1982

Certified Rig Operator, Alice, TX - 1982

Key Energy Services

Alice, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Are you ready to make a difference? Key Energy Services has immediate openings!
Key Energy Services, LLC has provided services in the oil and gas industry since 1977! We have been around for a long time and looking for individuals who want to help us continue to grow into the future!
Are you ready to be a part of a team that values you and your experience?
Here is what Key Rig Operators do:
• They work closely with the Supervisor and our valued customer to ensure that Key Energy delivers outstanding service quality.
• Operating a workover rig to perform maintenance and repair services on 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.
• There are a lot of skills that new employees need to learn! We look to our experienced Rig Operators for their knowledge to teach and train the Short Service Employees (SSE's), and make sure that the other employees are gaining valuable knowledge.
• Ensures that quality products and services are provided to the customers including maintaining productivity standards for all rig functions, following safety procedures for a safe working environment for all rig employees, and adhering to all applicable governmental regulations for compliance.
• Ensures efficient maintenance of assigned rig and equipment.
• Establishes and maintains a positive and safe work environment for the assigned rig crew, including training and coaching them in carrying out their assigned duties on the rig.
• There are always odds and ends tasks to be done, your Supervisor may be assigned other duties from time to time.
WHAT'S IN THIS FOR YOU?
• Key Energy believes that paying people for their hard work and dedication is important. Therefore, we strive to be competitive with wages.
• We offer training delivered by employees who understand the position and are willing to work to help you succeed! We want to know what your goals for your career with us are, so we developed a career progression program to help you achieve those goals!
• We have a choice of medical plans, so you can pick the best for you and your family. We also offer dental, vision, short-term, and long-term insurance. Our benefits start the 1st day of the month after you are hired!
• Are you planning for your future? We offer a 401(K) plan that you can contribute to.
• No need to run out and buy a bunch of FR work wear! Key will provide you with what you need for your outer layer! We even provide the warm outer clothing for North Dakota winters!
ARE YOU READY? HERE IS WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:
  • As a front-line leader in the field, we need you to have the experienced skill level in rigging up/rigging down so that you can pass a competency evaluation.
  • Along with the well servicing knowledge, we need you to help effectively lead the crew!
  • The rigs and other equipment need to move! Having a Class B CDL and knowledge to road a rig is a very big bonus!
  • Our working environment is fast paced! We need you to be able to work with the other members of the team to communicate and solve problems. Our customers rely on you too, so we need you to be able to work with them to be able to provide stellar service!
  • We need you to be able to work long hours and a long stretch of days (sometimes these days are holidays).
  • Everyone has rules to follow. We need you to follow our policies, those are our rules!
  • Safety is one of our top priorities! We need you to work safely and watch out for your co-workers. Key and our customers have made this easy for you by putting all the procedures down for you to review.
  • Engagement is Key! We need you to come to work each day ready and engaged so the team can deliver excellent customer service! Your participation in our Job Safety Analysis (JSA) meetings is important so everyone can be on the same page and work safely!
  • Because we care about your safety and the safety of others, we need you to be able to pass a pre-employment WorkSTEPS® physical designed for this position, it is a physical job, so we want to make sure that you can lift heavy objects and stand for long periods of time. A pre-employment drug and alcohol screen are also required.
  • We also need you to have an acceptable criminal and motor vehicle background check.
  • We need you to be able to be able to provide proof that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent is preferred.
We are proud to offer a very competitive compensation and benefits package including:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision and Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Education assistance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Paid time-off
  • Uniforms Provided

Key Energy Services (Key) is an equal opportunity employer. Key does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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