Roustabout

SAIKOR SECURITY TRAINING AND SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED; Mumbai; On-site; INR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIKOR SECURITY TRAINING AND SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED in Mumbai is seeking an entry-level roustabout to perform a range of physical tasks on an oil and gas rig, including deck maintenance, material handling, and basic drilling support. You will operate lifting gear, assist with operations, and help maintain equipment while strictly following safety protocols.

This role often requires long shifts and on-site living for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role requiring physical fitness and ability to work long shifts.
• Willingness to live on-site for weeks at a time.
• Basic understanding of safety protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deck site maintenance: Clean, organize, and keep rig floor and surrounding areas tidy.
• Material handling: Load/unload, transport, and store equipment and supplies using hand tools and machinery.
• Equipment support: Prepare gear, assist with mechanics/electricians, inspect pipes for leaks, perform basic maintenance.
• Drilling support: Assist senior crew with rig floor tasks, mix chemicals, support operations.
• Safety/emergency: Act as fire watch, respond to spills, ensure compliance with safety rules.

Skills

Stamina

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift/ Crane operation

Job description

A roustabout isan entry-level general laborer on an oil and gas rig, responsible for diverse physical tasks like cleaning the deck, moving supplies, maintaining equipment, assisting with drilling operations, operating lifting gear (cranes/forklifts), and basic repairs, all while adhering strictly to safety protocols to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe rig functioning. They are essential to daily operations, performing demanding work in challenging environments, often with long shifts, and may live on-site for weeks at a time.

Key Responsibilities

• Deck Site Maintenance: Cleaning, painting, organizing, and general housekeeping of the rig floor, pipe deck, and surrounding areas.
• Material Handling: Loading, unloading, transporting, and storing equipment, pipes, and supplies using forklifts, cranes, and hand tools.
• Equipment Support: Preparing equipment for use, assisting mechanics and electricians, inspecting pipes for leaks, and performing basic maintenance.
• Drilling Support: Assisting senior crew (roughnecks, derrickmen) with tasks on the rig floor, mixing chemicals, and helping with operations.
• Safety Emergency: Acting as a fire watch, responding to spills, and ensuring all work complies with strict safety regulations.