What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workover Rig Derrickhand position at Noble Drilling LLC?
Description
Summary of Responsibilities
As part of the crew, the Derrickhand operates machines and maintains equipment used for the workover rig. Most of their time is spent overseeing a multitude of functions in the derrick. Derrickhands normally work 12-hour shifts. Schedules will consist of fourteen days on and fourteen days off: working both days and nights. Relief Operators are expected to represent his/herself and Noble in a good manner. Relief Operators should always follow the correct chain of command and report all safety problems or violations immediately.
Primary Responsibilities (Not listed in relation to their priority)
1. Perform all well servicing tasks from an elevated position (tubing board or rod basket)
2. Perform service on oil wells as part of a 3-5 person workover crew
3. Assist in rigging up and rigging down
4. Picking up or laying down tubing
5. Being productive and efficient
6. Ensuring efficient maintenance of rig equipment
7. Working the floors or operating the rig when necessary
8. Driving crew truck when necessary
9. Complete time sheets and work tickets accurately
10. Physical labor includes heavy lifting, crouching, standing, and other duties as needed
11. Understanding and complying with Noble safety standards
12. Other duties assigned as needed
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
1. High School diploma, GED or equivalent
2. 1-2 years of Derrickhand experience
3. Basic problem-solving skills
4. Organizational skills
5. Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
6. Ability to effectively communicate both oral and written
7. Customer service skills
8. Basic oilfield well servicing experience
9. Ability to bend, crouch, and lift objects of up to 75 pounds for extended periods of time
10. Ability to multi-task and be adaptable
11. Ability to work in a face paced environment
Special Requirements
1. 18 years or older
2. Valid Driver’s License
3. Average shift: 12-hour workdays
4. Rotation: fourteen days on fourteen days off
Travel Requirements
Travel to rig location before tower begins.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
· Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one -on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weigh measurement, volume, and distance.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
