Location is: California
$25.00 - $31.00 an hour
The Well Service Relief Operator is learning the leadership techniques, down hole knowledge, management responsibilities and equipment maintenance with the goal of becoming an Operator and crew leader.
- Works in a safe, healthy and environmentally protective manner
- Understands and is capable of performing the jobs of WSTrainee, WSFloorhand and WSDerrickhand
- Keeps a detailed work order book for billing practices
- Completes daily tickets & safety programs and forms
- Oversees and is responsible for the work site, well control, and others on location
- Oversees and is responsible for proper maintenance, upkeep and cleanliness of rig
- Operates the rig and fills in for the Operator when required
- Verifies proper rig up/down procedures, BOP operation and mud pump operation
- Assists Operator in managing and instructing the crews
- Fills out all daily time tickets and pipe tallys
- Oversees and is responsible for well site cleanup at end of day and end of job
- Maintains a positive relationship with the customer and third party contractors
- Reports and corrects any unsafe work practices and safety hazards
- Participates, trains and takes a leadership role in all safety programs, processes and requirements
- Attends Operations Training up to two times per year and up to five days per training at designated locations
- Performs other duties as directed by management
The employee must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Pass a post-offer physical examination, fitness testing, safety aptitude test, drug tests & background check
- hold a valid driver’s license and pass a motor vehicle record check based on Ensign’s driving criteria
- Provide proof and maintain proper legal authorization to work in the United States
- Speak and read English well enough to understand verbal and written safety postings, alerts and announcements, communicate with co-workers and be able to participate in job safety analysis meetings
- Possess a valid CDL License and meet Ensign Insurance Requirements to drive
- Understands and is capable of reading all safety / training requirements and materials
- Understands all rig components and necessary servicing according to maintenance schedules
- Works in a manner that insures personal safety and the safety of fellow crewmembers
- Maintains a professional, effective, and polite relationship with other Ensign employees and suppliers
- Strives continuously to develop a greater knowledge of the total operations, including the duties and responsibilities of each position
- Works well as a team player and demonstrates willingness to share knowledge to advance knowledge and skills of others
- Respects chain of command and follows through on instructions
- Understands all Well Service operations and procedures
- Understands all down hole situations
- High School diploma or GED is preferred
- Business Ethics – Understands fully Ensign’s ethics policy and its application in all business dealings including contractual agreements and contract negotiations
- Business Policies - Understands and agrees to follow all of Ensign’s Policy and Directives and procedures as set forth in the Ensign Company Policy and Basic Directives Handbook for Employees
- Certifications – Maintains technical and safety certifications required by company or government agencies; remains current on all OSHA, EUSD and other required training
- Drug-free workplace - Conforms to a drug-free workplace, not be under the influence of mind-altering prescription or non-prescription drugs, including alcohol and other drugs of abuse.
- Occupational Health and Safety – Understands fully the Ensign Health and Safety policy and self-responsibility for own health and safety at work; Demonstrates responsibility to avoid adversely affecting the health and safety of others through any act or omission
- Uses the correct protective clothing and equipment as provided by Ensign and guards against misuse or damage to such equipment
- Reports any hazardous situations arising in the workplace that cannot be self-corrected, or injury incurred during the course of work, no matter how minor
- Avoids injury resulting from manual handling tasks, by use of risk assessment, correct mechanical handling equipment and correct manual handling techniques