The Rig Operator, reporting to the assigned Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor, leads a 4-5-person ... Working knowledge of basic service mechanical functions. * Ability to lift heavy equipment up to 75 ...
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The Rig Operator, reporting to the assigned Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor, leads a 4-5-person ... Working knowledge of basic service mechanical functions. * Ability to lift heavy equipment up to 75 ...
Operator - Rig
El Reno, OK · On-site
Seven (7) years' of experience working on a well servicing rig preferred * 5 years of experience working on a well servicing rig preferred * 2 years of experience as a relief operator preferred
Operator - Rig
El Reno, OK · On-site
Seven (7) years' of experience working on a well servicing rig preferred * 5 years of experience working on a well servicing rig preferred * 2 years of experience as a relief operator preferred
Operator - Rig
Wharton, TX · On-site
Seven (7) years' of experience working on a well servicing rig preferred * 5 years of experience working on a well servicing rig preferred * 2 years of experience as a relief operator preferred
Operator - Rig
Wharton, TX · On-site
Seven (7) years' of experience working on a well servicing rig preferred * 5 years of experience working on a well servicing rig preferred * 2 years of experience as a relief operator preferred
Operator-Rig
Artesia, NM · On-site
Seven (7) years' of experience working on a well servicing rig preferred * 5 years of experience working on a well servicing rig preferred * 2 years of experience as a relief operator preferred
Operator-Rig
Artesia, NM · On-site
Seven (7) years' of experience working on a well servicing rig preferred * 5 years of experience working on a well servicing rig preferred * 2 years of experience as a relief operator preferred
Rig Operator
Odessa, TX · On-site
The Rig Operator, reporting to the assigned Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor, leads a 4-5-person ... Working knowledge of basic service mechanical functions. * Ability to lift heavy equipment up to 75 ...
Rig Operator
Odessa, TX · On-site
The Rig Operator, reporting to the assigned Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor, leads a 4-5-person ... Working knowledge of basic service mechanical functions. * Ability to lift heavy equipment up to 75 ...
Rig Operator
Odessa, TX · On-site
The Rig Operator, reporting to the assigned Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor, leads a 4-5-person ... Working knowledge of basic service mechanical functions. * Ability to lift heavy equipment up to 75 ...
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Rig Operator
Odessa, TX · On-site
The Rig Operator, reporting to the assigned Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor, leads a 4-5-person ... Working knowledge of basic service mechanical functions. * Ability to lift heavy equipment up to 75 ...
Responsible for keeping work site, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... rig preferred * 2 years' of experience as a relief operator preferred * Must be able to ...
Responsible for keeping work site, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... rig preferred * 2 years' of experience as a relief operator preferred * Must be able to ...
Responsible for keeping work site, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... rig preferred * 2 years' of experience as a relief operator preferred * Must be able to ...
Responsible for keeping work site, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... rig preferred * 2 years' of experience as a relief operator preferred * Must be able to ...
Operator - Rig
Denver City, TX · On-site
Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... rig preferred * 2 years of experience as a relief operator preferred * Must be able to successfully ...
Operator - Rig
Denver City, TX · On-site
Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... rig preferred * 2 years of experience as a relief operator preferred * Must be able to successfully ...
Rig Operator
Midland, TX · On-site
The Rig Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the workover rig and ... Working Conditions: * Bending, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, kneeling, sitting stand, walk ...
Rig Operator
Midland, TX · On-site
The Rig Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the workover rig and ... Working Conditions: * Bending, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, kneeling, sitting stand, walk ...
The Rig Operator supervises crewmembers while rig operations are in process, maintains productivity ... Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ...
The Rig Operator supervises crewmembers while rig operations are in process, maintains productivity ... Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ...
The Rig Operator supervises crewmembers while rig operations are in process, maintains productivity ... Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ...
The Rig Operator supervises crewmembers while rig operations are in process, maintains productivity ... Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ...
Workover Rig Operator
Midland, TX · On-site
... working environment Ensuring efficient maintenance of assigned rig and equipment Establishing and maintaining a positive work environment for a rig crew
Workover Rig Operator
Midland, TX · On-site
... working environment Ensuring efficient maintenance of assigned rig and equipment Establishing and maintaining a positive work environment for a rig crew
Rig Operator
Meshoppen, PA · On-site
The Rig Operator, reporting to the assigned Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor, leads a 4-5-person ... Working knowledge of basic service mechanical functions. * Ability to lift heavy equipment up to 75 ...
Rig Operator
Meshoppen, PA · On-site
The Rig Operator, reporting to the assigned Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor, leads a 4-5-person ... Working knowledge of basic service mechanical functions. * Ability to lift heavy equipment up to 75 ...
The Rig Operator supervises crewmembers while rig operations are in process, maintains productivity ... Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ...
The Rig Operator supervises crewmembers while rig operations are in process, maintains productivity ... Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ...
The Rig Operator supervises crewmembers while rig operations are in process, maintains productivity ... Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ...
The Rig Operator supervises crewmembers while rig operations are in process, maintains productivity ... Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ...
Workover Rig Operator
Gladewater, TX · On-site
... working environment Ensuring efficient maintenance of assigned rig and equipment Establishing and maintaining a positive work environment for a rig crew
Workover Rig Operator
Gladewater, TX · On-site
... working environment Ensuring efficient maintenance of assigned rig and equipment Establishing and maintaining a positive work environment for a rig crew
The Rig Operator, reporting to the assigned Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor, leads a 4-5-person ... Working knowledge of basic service mechanical functions. * Ability to lift heavy equipment up to 75 ...
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The Rig Operator, reporting to the assigned Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor, leads a 4-5-person ... Working knowledge of basic service mechanical functions. * Ability to lift heavy equipment up to 75 ...
Rig Operator
El Campo, TX · On-site
The Rig Operator, reporting to the assigned Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor, leads a 4-5-person ... Working knowledge of basic service mechanical functions. * Ability to lift heavy equipment up to 75 ...
Rig Operator
El Campo, TX · On-site
The Rig Operator, reporting to the assigned Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor, leads a 4-5-person ... Working knowledge of basic service mechanical functions. * Ability to lift heavy equipment up to 75 ...
Operator - Rig
Odessa, TX · On-site
Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... rig preferred * 2 years of experience as a relief operator preferred * Must be able to successfully ...
Operator - Rig
Odessa, TX · On-site
Responsible for keeping worksite, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order * Perform ... rig preferred * 2 years of experience as a relief operator preferred * Must be able to successfully ...
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What is the difference between Rig Worker vs Drilling Operator?
| Aspect | Rig Worker | Drilling Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Basic safety training, H2S, BOP | Advanced safety, technical certifications |
| Work Environment | Offshore/onshore rigs, physically demanding | Offshore/onshore rigs, technical focus |
| Job Responsibilities | Assisting with rig operations, equipment setup | Operating drilling equipment, managing drilling process |
Rig Workers perform essential support tasks on drilling sites, focusing on assisting with equipment and safety. Drilling Operators have more technical responsibilities, operating and managing drilling machinery. Both roles are vital in the drilling industry, often working together but with different levels of technical expertise and responsibilities.
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Job description
***This job has preference to qualified local job seekers within 60 miles of Axis El Campo, TX facility.
The Rig Operator, reporting to the assigned Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor, leads a 4–5-person workover rig crew, and is responsible for performing and safely operating well workover components and services. The primary responsibilities include and is not limited to preparation of crew members, inspection, maintenance, and operations of assigned workover rig, in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements. Additional functions may be specified by the assigned Tool Pusher or other designated operations management. All duties are expected to be performed safely and effectively to maximize the safety of the entire crew while meeting customer expectations and being a solution to their projects by Axis operating safety and performance standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Confirms all scheduled shift times that the full crew are prepared for work at the assigned rig.
- Supports the workover crew and is responsible for performing operating functions, including driving the workover rig as necessary to the job site, with direction from the field supervisor/Tool Pusher, and/or the customer company representative.
- Inspects the setting up, taking down and transportation of the assigned workover rig.
- Conducts routine inspection and troubleshooting on all service equipment.
- Monitors, tests, installs, lifts, and removes equipment using proper job and safety procedures.
- May train and direct the crew on safety and job procedures.
- Handles job safety analysis and daily maintenance program for the rig, ensuring the crew understands the programs and procedures.
- May be requested to work outside of the assigned work schedule to meet customer needs.
- Depending on project and rig assignment, may be required to perform other functional duties as assigned by Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent.
- Must have valid state issued driver license with acceptable motor vehicle records (MVR); Class A or B CDL a plus/preferred.
- Required five (5) years of workover rig experience; production experience a plus; minimum two (2) years Rig Operator experience required and at least two (2) years (prefer 3 years) operational and safety experience as a Derrick Hand and Floor Hand required.
- Working knowledge of basic service mechanical functions.
- Ability to lift heavy equipment up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to access the work environment by use of a ladder at heights of 50 ft. or more.
- Long periods of standing, squatting, kneeling, reaching or similar activities may be necessary.
- Able to perform duties with protective equipment, H2S respirator where required; potential hazards include working near or with heavy tools and moving machinery.
- Must be able to travel as job requires.
- Work may be performed in all weather conditions.
- Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and written; English preferred.
- Ability to interact with others in a team environment and work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once.
- Basic problem solving and organizational skills.
- Excellent customer service skills, to provide world class value to Axis customers.
- Have dependable form of communication – cell phone preferred.
- Dependable transportation.
- Ability for qualified clearance on background checks, pre-employment drug and alcohol and job-relevant screens.