Derrickhand - Lower Rockies

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Stand or 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

Frequently climb steep stairs

Frequently climb ladders and work while wearing a harness on an elevated platform

Independently use heavy-duty handheld and long-handled tools

Utilize proper hand signals when working on the board to communicate with others

Work independently while staying on task for the majority of the tour work shift

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

Take initiative and work independently during downtime

Frequently measure mud weight and viscosity using a scale and timer

Regularly maintain and inspect mud systems (mud levels, pumps, shakers, and tanks)

Regularly check rig and equipment for problems and safety issues on an ongoing basis

Performs preventative maintenance on all equipment above the rig floor and all equipment associated with the drilling fluid system

General upkeep of the rig and drilling floor; includes regular sweeping, shoveling, cleaning, painting, washing of equipment and related housekeeping duties

Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all designated times which could include but is not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, coveralls, work gloves, respirator, and hearing protection

Inspect the following items in the derrick every tour: all hanging sheaves for wear and grease; all lights on derrick; boom and boom lines; derrick climbing device and derrick ladder; and the standpipe and Kelly hose

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

Performs daily inspections of the following: crown block (sheaves and cables); proper working order of the shale shaker (grease bearings, check or loose bolts and replace screens as required); mud agitators; mud mixing equipment; and mud pumps

Quickly follow instructions from Mud Engineer and Driller to ensure operational mud systems

Handle and mix hazardous chemicals into the mud as directed by Mud Engineer, while properly using required Personal Protective Equipment

Prepare stands and steady and guide pipe into and out of elevators during drilling activities

Ensure correct mud pit valves are open / closed

Monitor Floor hands who are assisting in the pits or with chemical sacks

General upkeep and housekeeping of mud pit area

Assist with rig up / down procedures

Support other crew members as needed, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and other additional tasks as assigned

Other duties as assigned that may be outside of this job description

Job Requirements:

Demonstrated ability to successfully complete all duties of a Floorhand and Motorhand

Must be comfortable working at heights (50 ft. or greater) for extended periods of time

Able to repetitively climb steep stairs and be able to lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces

Ability to frequently climb ladders and work while wearing a harness on an elevated platform.

Demonstrate clear communication skills including ability to read, write and speak English

Understand and promptly follow verbal and written instructions in English; along with the ability to provide clear and understandable verbal, non-verbal and written direction to others in English.

Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl throughout the tour work shift

Clear vision to judge near and far distances to maintain awareness of surroundings, work with moving pipe, watch and report ongoing work activities to coworkers and third parties

Accurate recall over short and long-term memory

Able to stay alert and focused up to 12.5 hours while performing repetitive and routine activities

Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects

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 (subject to state and federal laws)

Rate of Pay:
Starting at $32.50/hr.

This role is classified as Hourly

The role is eligible to receive per diem

At Patterson-UTI, we are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to you and your family. Employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits…