Derrick Hand

Ranger Energy Services, LLC; Artesia (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Ranger Energy Services, LLC is seeking a Derrick Hand to monitor and maintain daily rig operations on a well servicing crew. You will assist in rigging up/down, tubing handling, and operating the rig as needed.

The role requires physical labor, safe work practices, and ability to work in a fast-paced field environment. Minimum 1+ year on a well servicing rig and valid CDL or driver’s license are necessary.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience on a well servicing rig.
• Valid state driver’s license or CDL.
• Ability to perform floor hand duties and physical labor.
• Knowledge of operating Derrick and rig components is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain daily operations of the well servicing rig.
• Assist in rig up/down, tubing handling, and operating the rig when required.
• Inspect fall arrest system, harness, derrick, and hoisting components as needed.
• Keep work site and tools clean and in good working order.
• Report safety concerns and incidents per SOPs.
• Mentor and train floor hands on day-to-day operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Derrick Hand

SUMMARY

The Derrick Hand is responsible for monitoring and maintaining proper procedures of the daily operations of the well servicing rig. The Derrick Hand assists in all duties on the rig site to include rigging up and down, picking up or laying down tubing, working the rig floor, and assisting in operating the rig when necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs fall arrest system, harness, derrick, and hoisting component inspections as required
• Ability to correctly operate the Geronimo
• Performs fall protection donning and doffing as required
• Assist in racking of rod of tubing
• Pulls and lays down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed. At times, lifting of equipment may require the use of a forklift, winch, or assistance of other crew members
• Participate in meet and greet at location sites
• Participate in JSA and tail gate meetings as scheduled
• Assist in pipe tallying, rigging up and down, nipple up and down of BOP units, and pipe handling
• Responsible for keeping work site, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order
• Assist in the day to day lubrication and minor adjustments of equipment
• Ability to understand Hazard ID cards and near hit cards, as well as follow standard operating procedure for completion of cards
• Assist in the daily inspection and maintenance of equipment
• Successfully perform elevator handling, hardline construction, and energy isolation procedures
• Trains and mentors floor hand on day to day operations
• Daily communication with Rig Operator on work site operations and maintenance
• Assist in operating the rig when requested and deemed competent by supervisor
• Responsible to stop work if conditions are unsafe and report concerns immediately
• Report all incidents as per the standard operating procedures
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• 1+ year(s) of experience working on a well servicing rig preferred
• Must be familiar with pump and tank operations
• Must have a valid state issued driver’s license, CDL, or the ability to obtain one
• Must be able to successfully perform the duties of a floor hand
• Ability to perform manual labor required to operate well servicing equipment
• Ability to show knowledge of running tongs and all other equipment
• Competent communication skills
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

COMPUTER

• Basic knowledge of MS Office preferred

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Must complete and pass all required pre-employment screenings