Rig Operator

Job Location:

Tyler, TX 75701

Job Summary:

Directly oversees operating the job site, including basic maintenance of equipment, handling tools, moving pipe, operating heavy equipment, mixing job materials, and assisting with technical analysis of pumps and motors to achieve optimal safety, efficiency, quality, reliability, staff morale, and teamwork.

This is a manual labor, physically intensive position with repetitive tasks. All employees of Weisinger Incorporated must agree to perform work out of town, at night, on weekends, and on holidays with short notice and for an extended period as needed.

• Supervise and lead crew, including training roughnecks to properly complete their job requirements and to eventually become pump rig operators. Responsibilities include training, mentoring and developing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ensure safety of crew members or other individuals on the job site, including conducting daily safety meetings.
• Immediately notify supervisor about injuries to self or crew members.
• Observe and avoid obstructions from utilities and structures while rigging up and rigging down.
• Perform basic maintenance of pump rig, including mud tanks, mud pump, draw works, engine, handling tools and supporting equipment (crew truck, forklift, trailers, air compressors, test engines, light towers, etc.) before, during and after shift.
• Leave vehicles, equipment and tools in operable condition. Report all maintenance issues to superintendent immediately. Bring equipment and downhole tools to shop for repair and communicate repair needs to machine shop and supervisor.
• Operate vehicles and comply with all Department of Transportation rules and regulations.
• If employee maintains a commercial driver’s license, complete driver vehicle inspection reports before and after operating commercially regulated vehicles. Submit inspection reports after each shift. Review weight limits and monitor hours of service for compliance.
• Communicate with engineers, owners, field representatives, inspectors or other agents of Weisinger Incorporated customers.
• Understand and implement instructions as written on work order(s).
• Complete the following paperwork:
  • Work orders – receive from field superintendent, implement and then throw away
  • Bill(s) of lading or shipping tickets – receive a copy for all deliveries to the job site and turn into box before the end of the shift
  • Repair tags – complete for items such as drill pipe threads, tubulars and elevators
  • Checklists
• Use or oversee the use of handling tools such as tongs and wrenches as needed.
• Mix or oversee the mixing of drilling fluid, cement and chemicals.
• Operate and/or oversee the operation of equipment such as the pump rig, crew truck, forklift and gravel machine.
• Assist technician with starting, adjusting and testing equipment.
• Store and care for all tools, spare parts, materials and supplies.
• Load and ensure use of proper tools and properly sized tools.
• Maintain adequate inventory (including spares) of tools and supplies for jobs and equipment. Communicate needs to Service Manager on a weekly basis.
• Follow all safety regulations, policies, principles and procedures.
• Use proper Personal Protective Equipment.
• Display willingness to continually advance knowledge about the pump rig and service department.
• Ensure basic housekeeping, including disposing of garbage and organizing job site, crew truck and employee lockers before, during and after shift.
• Abide by on‑call schedule, which includes all crews in the commercial service department on a rotating basis.
• Carry and be available by a Weisinger Incorporated‑assigned phone and be readily available to report to work as needed at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may include working in another role (e.g., rig hand) or another department as needed.

• Successfully pass a background check, including an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company policy.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License required.
• Successfully pass pre‑employment drug test and physical, depending on position.
• Employment…