Floor Hand

Axis Energy Services; La Salle (CO); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Axis Energy Services is seeking a Floor Hand in La Salle, CO to join a 4–5-person workover rig crew on a well service rig. You will assist in rigging up and down, pull and lay down rods, tubing and casing, and support the Rig Supervisor to maximize safety and satisfy customer expectations.

This role requires at least 1 year of rig floor operation experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of one year rig floor operation experience.
• Valid state driver's license with acceptable MVR.
• Ability to communicate in English (verbal and written).
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Able to work a varied rotational schedule and travel as required.
• Work may be performed in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assists in rigging up and rigging down the well service rig.
• Assists operator in lining up the rig with the well.
• Operates basic rig tools and equipment during services.
• Lifts and moves tubing, rods, and casing as directed.
• Keeps work area and tools organized and maintained.
• Reports safety hazards, incidents, or maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written English

Teamwork

Multitasking

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Job Details

Floor Hand position is part of a 4–5-person workover rig crew on a well service rig, responsible for performing services on oil and gas wells requested by the customers of Axis Energy Services. The primary responsibilities of a Floor Hand include but are not limited to assisting in rigging up and rigging down, pulling, and laying down rods, tubing and casing, and other functions specified by the Rig Supervisor or other designated individual. All duties are performed in a specified fashion to maximize the safety of the entire crew while meeting customer expectations.

This job has preference to qualified local job seekers within 60 miles of our Axis La Salle, CO facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Floor Hand reports to their assigned Work-over Rig Supervisor.
• 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.
• Operates rod wrenches, tongs, elevators and other associated rig tools and equipment during well servicing operations.
• Assists in picking up or laying down tubing, manually lifting the tubing from the rack onto the work floor or vice versa.
• Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig.
• Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools.
• Cleans up spills.
• Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
• Reports any safety hazards, incidents, or maintenance issues to the Rig Supervisor.
• Ensures that work carried out follows company policies and procedures and according to safety regulations.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs.
• Position requires long periods of standing and sitting and the ability to work long hours if necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $21.00-$23.00 hourly (DOE).

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent is preferred.
• Basic oilfield well servicing experience.
• A minimum of one (1) year rig floor operation experience.
• Valid state issued driver license with acceptable motor vehicle records (MVR).
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and written in English.
• Must be able to work a varied rotational schedule and travel as job requires.
• Work may be performed in all weather conditions.
• Mobility, including enter confined spaces, enter areas by the use of ladders or other access devices; ability to bend, stoop, twist, stand, squat, crawl and walk.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Long periods of standing, squatting, kneeling, reaching or similar activities may be necessary.
• Able to perform duties with protective equipment, H2S respirator where required; potential hazards include working near or with heavy tools and moving machinery.
• 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.
• Reliable telephone (cell phone) communication and transportation.
• Able to clear pre-employment drug/alcohol and job-relevant screens.