Floorhand - East Texas and Louisiana

Job Title: Floorhand

Location: Regional

Brief Description:

The Floorhand assists the Motorhand, Derrickhand, and Driller in day-to-day rig operations. Major responsibilities include general maintenance and cleaning, checking the rig and equipment, and assisting in drilling activities. The Floorhand is responsible for making drill pipe connections and tripping pipe in/out of the drilling hole. This is an entry-level job that provides initial introductory training and substantial on-the-job training.

Detailed Description:

• Stand and walk for a minimum of 3.5hours and up to 12 hours without being able to sit and while wearing steel-toedboots
• Repetitively climb steep stairs andbe able to lift and carry 50 pounds independently up and down the stairs
• Lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces
• Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl throughout thetour work shift
• Lift and place slips weighing approximately 150 pounds with another person frequently during the tour work shift
• Independently use heavy-duty handheld and long-handled tools
• Accurate recall over short and long-term memory
• Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects
• Stay alert and focused up to 12.5 hours while performing repetitive and routine activities
• Take initiative and work independently during downtime
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all designated times
• Use iron roughneck, slips, and tongs to properly handle and connect / break sections of drill pipe
• Assist in rig moves: help with rig-up / rig-down, nipple up and down blowout preventers, assist with general assembly and maintenance and help prepare new location
• Regularly check rig and equipment for any problems and safety issues on an ongoing basis
• Assist with inspecting, slipping and cutting drilling line
• Responsible for picking up and laying down tubulars, attaching or detaching pick- up lines, andthe hook up and tear out of flare and degasser lines
• Assist Motorhand with preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment and motors, pipe, and off-loading materials as well as checking / changing oil and coolant on engines
• Assist Derrickhandwith watching and maintaining shakers, mud pits and pumps
• Clean and general upkeep of the rig and drillingfloor; includes regular painting, washing of equipment and related housekeeping duties
• Inspect safety equipment and PPE for wear and replacing as needed
Support other crew members by carrying supplies, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and other additional tasks as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Must be comfortable working at heights (50 ft. or greater) for extended periods of time
• 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 understandand promptly follow verbal andwritten 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
One (1) year stable related work history (e.g. farming, ranching, construction, heavy equipment or other trade) or military serviceAdvanced education (e.g., college, trade school, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications: Additional Details:

This position requires theperson to work outdoors for an entire tour work shift inall kinds of weatherconditions, including precipitation, cold / heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions. They will be exposed to the typical conditions of the local area where the rig is located. Southern states generally experience hot summers where temperatures range from 80° to low 100° with high humidity; winters have temperatures that generally do not go below 20°. Northern states generally have hot summers with similar conditions and have cold, windy winters, with low temperatures that can be as cold as - 40°.

The Floorhand must work with an emphasis onsafety for themselves andothers including coworkers andthird parties. They must be able to work closely with others as they will work together in the confined area of the drilling rig and may choose to live together in crew quarters. They must be willing to work a hitch, 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.