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Workover Rig Floor Hand

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2025-11-03
Description SUMMARY: A Workover Rig Floor Hand is responsible for performing services on oil wells utilizing a double, single, and Pole Rig. The duties of the floor hand include assisting in rigging up/down, pulling/laying rods, tubing, casing and other functions as specified by the rig operator. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Picks up/lays down pipe and latches tubing in elevators • Rigging up & down, including handling guidewire hydraulic jacks, pads/boards, and emergency gear. • Handle tubing, rods, casing and associated equipment such as rod strippers, polish rods, etc. The rig hand will operate rod wrenches, tongs, elevators, and associated equipment. • Assists in lifting, removing, installing and operating well head pump, jacks and performs other tasks as designated by the rig operator • Operates the mud pump • Manages tools on the workover rig floor and assists in daily maintenance • Attends and participates in safety meetings Requirements EDUCATION: Must have a high school diploma, equivalency or equivalent experience. EXPERIENCE: Must have one - two (1-2) years of experience within oil and gas workover rigs, drilling rigs, production facilities, pipeline labor or equivalent experience. SKILLS: Must have the following skills and/or abilities: • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment • Must possess organization and problem-solving skills • Must be able to work with a team • Must be able to lift 70 lbs and hand physical demanding work • Must be able to communicate using oral and basic written communication • Basic ability to read and understand maintenance/operations manuals. • Strong mechanical skills. • Strong planning, organizational, delegation, and time management skills in order to set priorities and meet assigned deadlines. • Strong problem-solving skills to develop feasible realistic solutions to problems, recommending actions designed to prevent problems from occurring. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Current Texas driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to perform the following physical activity on a frequent to constant basis: • Stand for long periods of time. • Lift 50–70 lbs. with or without assistance. • Able to quickly move hands, hands together with arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. • Coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. • Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. • Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information through verbal communications in person or detect objects in and around job site. • Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents; operate various types of machinery and handheld equipment. • Walk moderate distances on slippery, even, and/or uneven surfaces. • Stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, turn, or crawl. • Climb and balance on stairs, metal/wooden beams, ladders, or other structures/elevated areas. WORKING CONDITIONS: • Work primarily at job site performing work in outdoor weather conditions with exposure to extreme cold, heat, and noise depending upon project site; and may also include the following: ? dust, fumes, chemicals, and/or other harsh/hazardous solvents or disinfectants ? electrical components, power lines, or other electrical hazards ? rebar, blades, or other sharp objects/tools ? high elevations, trenches, or crawl spaces • Possible travel during the work day between jobsites, although some out-of-area travel may be expected with seldom overnight travel. • Work irregular hours to include nights and weekends. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to: • Follow all applicable company, state and federal safety and environmental rules and regulations in assigned areas. • Adhere to and perform functions according to company and OSHA safety guidelines. • Work in a cooperative team environment. • Maintain clean and orderly work area. • Adhere to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, professionalism, and discretion. • Support a culture of customer satisfaction. • Follow and exchange basic instructions, information, and guidelines. • Participate in training and development opportunities offered to maintain knowledge of current practices and safety knowledge. • Communicate and comprehend instructions/directions in accordance with safety requirements, which necessitate no language barriers exist between employees and supervisors. • Wear personal protective equipment as required, such as steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, and the like while on the job sites. • Maintain regular, timely, and predictable attendance. Apply Job!  

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