Derrick Operators

PiTal Staffing Worldwide, Inc.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PiTal Staffing Worldwide, Inc. is hiring a Derrick Operator in Midland, Texas. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting and maintaining derricks, controlling drilling fluids, and ensuring safety on the rig. Experience with workover rigs such as Floorhand or Derrickhand is required. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential to thrive in this fast-paced and high-stress environment.

This role includes supervising crew members and assisting with their training, ensuring all equipment is functioning properly to support drilling operations. Join our team and contribute to our success!

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively both orally and written.
• Must have problem-solving and organization skills.
• Must be able to lift objects up to 75 pounds.
• Must have workover rig experience.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Must handle tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect derricks and maintain their working conditions.
• Control the viscosity and weight of drilling fluid.
• Repair pumps and related equipment.
• Supervise crew members and assist in training.
• Start pumps to circulate mud during drilling operations.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Customer service

Job description

Job Description

• The Derrick Operator inspects derricks, or orders their inspection, prior to being raised or lowered.
• Inspects derricks for flaws, and cleans and oils derricks in order to maintain proper working conditions.
• Controls the viscosity and weight of the drilling fluid.
• Repairs pumps, mud tanks, and related equipment.
• Sets and bolts crown blocks to posts at tops of derricks.
• Listens to mud pumps and checks regularly for vibration and other problems, in order to ensure that rig pumps and drilling mud systems are working properly.
• Starts pumps that circulate mud through drill pipes and boreholes to cool drill bits and flush out drill-cuttings.
• Positions and aligns derrick elements, using harnesses and platform climbing devices.
• Supervises crew members, and provides assistance in training them.
• Guide lengths of pipe into and out of elevators.

Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively communicate, both orally and written.
• Must have basic problem solving and organization skills.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and lift objects of up to 75 pounds for extended periods of time.
• Must have workover rig experience; Floorhand, Derrickhand and/or operator.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions in a fast paced and high stress environment.
• Must possess exceptional customer service skills and the ability to work with current and potential customers, both internal and external.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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