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SalaryThe Rig Hand works under the direction of the Rig Operator. This individual is part of a crew that is responsible for the maintenance and day to day operation of the service rigs.
- Competent with rig and all equipment
- Performs general maintenance of draw works
- Loads and off-loads pipe and assists in rig movement
- Checks snub lines, pull Iines, shackles and cable clamps to verify condition
- Checks dies in slips and tongs and all safety and riding belts to verify condition
- Responds to emergency situations including hydrogen sulfide detection and major mechanical or structural failures
- Knowledge of types of pipe
- Latch and unlatch tubing and rods
- Knowledge of how pumping units run
- Prepare and set up rig for workover
- Knowledge of thread types, tubing sizes and rod sizes
- Knowledge of working derricks
- Diagnose well problems
- Cut and thread pipe
- Perform service maintenance on rigs
