Experienced Floorhands - Permian Basin
On-siteMidland, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lift and place slips weighing approximately 150 pounds, use iron roughneck, slips, and tongs to handle drill pipe sections, and assist with rig moves including rig-up, rig-down, and blowout preventer assembly. Perform general upkeep of the rig and drilling floor by sweeping, shoveling, cleaning, painting, and washing equipment while regularly checking for safety issues. Inspect and replace safety equipment, maintain spatial awareness around moving machinery, and support motorhand and derrickhand with maintenance and monitoring of pumps and mud pits. Wear required PPE including hard hats, respirators, and hearing protection at all times. Work 12.5-hour shifts on a 14 days on/14 days off rotational schedule in all weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, with mandatory unscheduled hours. Complete required classroom training and pre-employment testing to qualify for assignment.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to stand and walk for a minimum of 3.5 hours and up to 12 hours without being able to sit and while wearing steel-toed boots
- Able to repetitively climb steep stairs and be able to lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces
- Must be comfortable working at heights (50 ft. or greater) for extended periods of time
- Stay alert and focused up to 12.5 hours while performing repetitive and routine activities
- Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl throughout the tour work shift
- Prior experience or ability to use heavy-duty handheld and long-handled tools
- Ability to safely lift and carry 50 pounds independently and repetitively climb steep stairs
- Demonstrate clear communication skills including ability to read, write and speak English as well as understand and promptly follow verbal and written instructions in English
- Clear vision to judge near and far distances to maintain awareness of, watch, and report ongoing work activities to coworkers and third parties
- Able to have accurate recall over short and long-term memory
- Able to work closely with others in the confined area of the drilling rig and may live together in crew quarters
- Work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties
- Willing to travel to and work in remote locations on a rotational schedule which consists of 14 days on / 14 days off, working 12.5 hour shifts that can include days or nights and as well as weekends and holidays
- Willing to work mandatory and unscheduled hours outside of your assigned schedule with little or no advanced notice
- Must be willing and able to attend and successfully complete classroom training and testing to qualify for a rig assignment
- Able to successfully meet pre-employment testing requirements which may include, without limitation, pre-employment drug and alcohol test(s) and background checks as well as drug and/or alcohol testing periodically during employment (subject to state and federal laws)
- Six (6) months of stable work history
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum of six (6) months of experience working on a similar style drilling rig preferred
- One (1) year stable related work history (e.g., farming, ranching, construction, heavy equipment or other trade) or military service
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