Derrickhand: Well‑Service Rig Operator

Key Energy Services, LLC.; Snyder (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Short-Term Disability

Paid time-off

Job summary

Key Energy Services, LLC. is seeking a Derrickhand to operate on well service rigs and perform servicing tasks at elevated positions. You will assist in rigging up or down, move tubing and rods, and support the rig crew based on customer needs.

The role requires hands-on experience in workover rigs, ability to communicate clearly, and teamwork in a fast-paced oilfield environment. A CDL B license is preferred for driving responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Workover - Derrickhand experience required.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and written.
• Ability to interact with others in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once.
• Basic problem solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, to provide world class value to customers
• CDL B license is required to drive rig.

Responsibilities

• Assists the operator in rigging up and down, lining up the well service rig with the well.
• Sets hydraulic jacks, handles pads/boards and assists in attaching the guy wires to the anchor.
• Responsible for all elevated work associated with rigging up/down (e.g. removing horse head from pumping unit).
• Responsible for all work performed for the rod basket and tubing board (transferring rods and tubing from the vertical racks to the elevator).
• Drives the crew truck as needed.
• Operates tubing elevators for standing tubing in derrick.
• Assists in picking up or laying down tubing, manually lifting the tubing from the rack onto the work floor or vice versa.
• Assists in walking the rods when laying down rods.
• Reports any safety hazards, accidents or maintenance issues to the rig supervisor.
• Ensures that work carried out is in compliance with company policies and procedures and according to safety regulations.
• May be required to work floors or operate the rig when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Derrickhand exp

Team communication

Safety compliance

CDL B license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Key Energy Services, LLC. is seeking a Derrickhand to operate on well service rigs and perform servicing tasks at elevated positions. You will assist in rigging up or down, move tubing and rods, and support the rig crew based on customer needs.

The role requires hands-on experience in workover rigs, ability to communicate clearly, and teamwork in a fast-paced oilfield environment. A CDL B license is preferred for driving responsibilities.