Drilling Floorhand — Safety‑Focused Rig Technician

Doyon, Limited; Alaska; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Doyon Drilling seeks a Floorhand to support drilling operations on site. The role involves safe handling of drill floor tasks, maintaining communication with the driller and crew, and assisting with equipment setup and maintenance on the rig.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of rig experience, NSTC, and a valid driver’s license. Alaska offshore/onshore experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years rig experience is required.
• NSTC (North Slope Training Certificate) is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company & customer policies, procedures and programs.
• Maintain clear and constant communication with driller, crewmembers and relief.
• Operate drill floor equipment (i.e. Iron roughneck, rotary tongs, slips, elevators, floor winches, casing power tongs, etc.).
• Actively participate in safety initiatives (e.g. SAFE), spill prevention, pre-job meetings and hazard recognition activities.
• Participate in emergency drills.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on rig equipment & tools.
• Prepare drill strings for operations.
• Maintain correct drill string count during tripping and drilling operations in/out of the well.
• Assist Motorman, Derrickman and Pitwatcher as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned

Skills

Rig experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NSTC

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Doyon Drilling seeks a Floorhand to support drilling operations on site. The role involves safe handling of drill floor tasks, maintaining communication with the driller and crew, and assisting with equipment setup and maintenance on the rig.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of rig experience, NSTC, and a valid driver’s license. Alaska offshore/onshore experience is preferred.