Floorhand - North Dakota & Wyoming

Responsibilities

• Lift and places slips weighing approximately 150 pounds with another person frequently during the work shift
• Use rough neck, slips, and tong to properly handle and connect / break sections of drill pipe
• Regularly check rig and equipment for any problems and safety issues on an ongoing basis
• Responsible for picking up and laying down tubulars, attaching or detaching pick-up lines, and the hook up and tear out of flare and degas lines
• Assist motorhand with preventive maintenance and repairs of equipment and motors, pipe, and off-loading materials as well as checking / changing oil and coolant engines
• Assist Derrickhand with watching and maintaining shakers, mud pits and pumps
• Wear required personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all desigante times which could include but is not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, coveralls, work gloves, respirator, and hearing protection
• Inspect safety equipment and PPE for wear and replacement as needed
• Work in a heavy industrial environment which includes working around constantly moving overhead machinery, being in close proximity to loud equipment and handling potentially hazardous chemicals
• Support other crew members by carrying supplies, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and other additional tasks as assigned
• Other duties as assigned that may be outside of this job description
• Assist in rig moves: help with rig-up/rig-down, nipple up and down blow out pre-vents, assist with general assembly and maintenance and help prepare new location
• Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects
• Take it active and work independently during dawn time
• General upkeep of rig and drilling floor; includes regular sweeping, shoveling, cleaning, painting, washing of equipment and related housekeeping duties

• Ability to stand and walk for a minimum of 3.5 hours and up to 12 hours without being able to sit and while wearing steel-toed boots
• Able to repeatedly climb steep stairs and be able to lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces
• Must be comfortable working at the heights (50 ft. or greater) for extended periods of time
• Stay alert and focused up to 12.5 hours while performing repetitive and routine activities
• Bend, stop, knee, twist, and crawl through out the work shift
• Prior experience or ability to use heavy-duty handle and long-handled tools
• Ability to safely lift and carry 50 pounds independently and repeatedly climb steep stairs
• Demonstrate clear communication skills including ability to read, write and speak English as well as understand and promptly follow verbal and written instructions in English
• Clear vision to judge near and far distances to maintain awareness of, watch, and reporting going work activities to coworkers and third parties
• Able to have accurate recall over short and long-term memory
• Able to work closely with others in the confined area of the drilling rig and may live to together in crew quarters
• Work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties
• Willing to travel to and work in remote locations on a rotational schedule which consists of 14 days on / 14 days off, working 12.5 hour shifts that can include days or nights and as well as weekends and holidays
• Willing to work mandatory and unscheduled hours outside of your assigned schedule with little or no advanced notice
• Must be willing and able to attend and successfully complete classroom training and testing to qualify for a rig assignment
• Able to successfully meet pre-employment testing requirements which may include, without limitation, pre-employment drug and alcohol test(s) and background checks as well as drug and/or alcohol testing periodically during employment

• One (1) year of stable work history

• Six (6) months stable related work history (e.g., farming, ranching, construction, heavy equipment or other trade) or military service
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

This position requires the person to work outdoors for an entire tour work shift in all kinds of weather conditions, including precipitation, cold / heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions. They will be exposed to the typical conditions of the local area where the rig is located. Usually the states generally experience hot summers where temperatures range from 80° to low 100° with high humidity;

winters have temperatures that generally do not go below 20°. Northern states generally have hot summers with similar conditions and have cold, windy winters, with low temperature that can be as cold as
-40°.