Derrick Hand

***This job has preference to qualified local job seekers within 60 miles of Axis Bryan, Texas facility.

The Derrick Hand is part of a 4-5 person workover rig crew who are responsible for performing services on workover rigs. This position reports to the assigned Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor or Rig Operator. The primary responsibilities of a Derrick Hand is to work anywhere on the derrick of the workover rig including but not limited to the tubing board and rod basket (in other words this person may also need to go up and perform routine maintenance on the derrick structure or components) and other functions specified by the Tool Pusher or Rig Operator.

Job Functions/Duties

• Assists the operator in rigging up and down, lining up the well service rig with the well; performs servicing on the well.
• Responsible for all elevated work associated with rigging up/down (such as removing horse head from pumping unit).
• Responsible for all work performed for the rod basket and tubing board (transferring rods and tubing from the vertical racks to the elevator).
• Operates tubing elevators for standing tubing in derrick.
• Assists in picking up or laying down tubing, manually lifting the tubing from the rack onto the work floor or vice versa.
• Sets hydraulic jacks, handles pads/boards and assists in attaching the guy wires to the anchor.
• Assists in walking the rods when laying down rods.
• Reports any safety hazards, accidents or maintenance issues to the Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor.
• Ensures that work carried out is in compliance with Axis policies and procedures and according to Axis and customer safety programs.
• May be required to work floors or operate the rig when needed.
• May drive the crew truck as needed (must maintain active state issued driver license).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.