What are the responsibilities and job description for the Winch Operator position at International Snubbing Services?
Since 1982, International Snubbing Services (ISS), a Superior Energy Services subsidiary, has provided industry leading well-intervention services. Areas of expertise include hydraulic workover (HWO), snubbing, well control, blowout prevention, P&A, offshore drilling, intervention solutions, and equipment. The company's experienced teams are trained to the highest level of certification and backed by our enhanced and proven equipment.
Join our well-intervention team! ISS is seeking a Winch Operator to join our team of snubbing and hydraulic workover specialists. Career path advancement is accessible through specialized training and mentors who are committed to helping you learn about the snubbing and HWO process.
Project locations are primarily in the Gulf of Mexico and Texas land-based job sites. Lodging, meal subsidies, and rotating schedules are provided by ISS, based on the assigned project.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in rig-up and rig-down on HWO or Snubbing unit and related equipment
- Operate the CB winch during pipe-tripping operation with all tubular sizes
- Assist on all ground operations during HWO pipe rack operations.
- Inspect winch packages and function test equipment fully rigged up
- Basic ability to understand, speak, read, and write English
- Basic computer skills
- Perform basic maintenance duties, lubricating and fueling equipment
- Ability to read and understand equipment certification and test charts
- Maintain general housekeeping
The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified; nothing restricts the company’s right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time or for any reason.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School or GED equivalent preferred
- Experience operating counterbalance winches
- Must be at least 18 years of age
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Perform work in all types of environmental and extreme weather conditions.
- Perform duties with all protective equipment and H2S respirator when required.
- Working from varying heights
- Working with high-pressure equipment
OUTSTANDING BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- Basic Life Insurance
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
- 100% Company Paid short-term & long-term disability and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Employee Job Referral Bonus Program
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against any job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
