Workover Rig Relief Operator

Description

As part of the crew, the Relief Rig Operators operates machines and maintains equipment used for the workover rig.  Most of their time is spent overseeing a multitude of functions. Relief Operators 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. Ensure that all crew members are prepared to work and are to work on time

2. Creating a positive work environment for the crew

3. Operating the rig and equipment as requested by the company contracting the rig

4. Maintaining the productivity for all rig functions

5. Ensuring efficient maintenance of rig equipment

6. Working closely with the customers to resolve any concerns or complaints

7. Driving crew truck when necessary

8. Complete time sheets and work tickets accurately

9. Physical labor includes heavy lifting, crouching, standing, and other duties as needed. 

10. Ensuring quality products and services are being provided to the customer

11. Understanding and complying with Noble safety standards

12. Ensuring a safe work environment

13. Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications 

1. High School diploma, GED or equivalent

2. 5 years of Workover Rig experience (working in all positions)

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.