Derrickhand – Well Service Rig Technician

Key Energy Services, LLC.; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Short-Term Disability

Paid time-off

Job summary

Key Energy Services, LLC. is seeking a crew member to work on a well service rig, performing services on oil and gas wells. You will assist with rigging up/down, handling tubing and rods, and operate equipment under supervision.

This role reports to the Rig Supervisor and requires safety-conscious work habits. Preferred candidates have 1-2 years of Derrickhand experience, a CDL B license, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years 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. Must meet all qualifications defined in the Motor Vehicle Policy if required to drive.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, in English, is preferred.

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 (i.e. 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), performs servicing on the well.
• 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 experience

CDL B license

Effective communication

Team environment

Fast-paced workload handling

Problem solving

Customer service

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Key Energy Services, LLC. is seeking a crew member to work on a well service rig, performing services on oil and gas wells. You will assist with rigging up/down, handling tubing and rods, and operate equipment under supervision.

This role reports to the Rig Supervisor and requires safety-conscious work habits. Preferred candidates have 1-2 years of Derrickhand experience, a CDL B license, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.