Workover Rig Operator

The primary responsibility of the Workover Rig Operator will be to support the efforts on a 3 to 5 person crew servicing oil and gas wells in the Uintah Basin. Position on the rig will be assigned to one of the following, based on your skill set and training: helper, deck hand, driller or pusher.

UDES offers competitive benefits that include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, a retirement plan, paid time off and opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities:

• Will be assigned one of the following roles based on prior experience, training and demonstrated abilities: helper, deck hand, driller or pusher. Responsibilities will vary based on assigned position.
• Perform workover rig services on oil and gas wells as part of a 3-5 person crew
• Operate the rig and equipment as requested by the company contracting the rig
• Conduct preventative maintenance and basic repairs to workover rigs and related equipment; reports any maintenance issues to the maintenance team.
• Assists in setting up, taking down and transporting workover rigs.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures and create a safe working environment.
• Routinely participate in learning activities and apply knowledge/skill to the job.
• Ensure all activities are accurately documented.
• Commit to safe work practices through situational awareness, following standard operating procedures, receiving constructive criticism and watching out for the health and wellness of others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Solid workover rig experience
• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication
• Basic problem solving and organizational skills
• Comfortable and able to complete the physical aspects of the job including controlling the break handle while installing a BOP, controlling a sand drum while swabbing, general maintenance of the rig, etc.
• Deals effectively with personality conflict and can quickly diffuse tension on the work site
• A positive team player
• Stable work history, preferably in an oil field/workover rig environment
• Mechanically Inclined
• Can work independently with minimal supervision
• Committed to working safely at all times including a commitment to the policies and procedures of the operation
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, reference checks, drug screen, motor-vehicle report and criminal background check
• Must be able to attend and pass all tests associated with job related coursework. This may includes, but it not limited to: OSHA, HazMat, Safeland, etc.
• Willing to reliably fulfill the designated work schedule

Education/Experience:

• 2 years of workover rig experience preferred
• Stable work history, preferably in an oil and gas or industrial environment
• Heavy equipment licenses or certifications preferred
• Class A or B CDL Preferred
• Valid driver licenses
• High School Education or equivalent

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb a ladder and work high up in the derrick
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions: extreme wind, rain, cold, etc.
• Comfortable be able to complete the physical aspects of the job including heights, bending stooping, routinely lifting 75 lbs, walking long distances on uneven terrain, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Myton, UT 84052: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $30