Floorhand

Doyon Drilling, Inc.; Alaska; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Doyon Drilling, Inc. in Alaska is seeking a Floorhand to support drilling operations including rig floor tasks, tripping, and routine maintenance. You will follow directions from the driller, communicate with crew, and contribute to safety initiatives on site.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least two years of rig experience; NSTC certification and a valid driver’s license are preferred. This position is based on a remote industrial site with exposure to extreme weather and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate drill floor equipment and assist with drilling, tripping and rig moves.
• Maintain clear and constant communication with the driller, crewmembers and relief.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on rig equipment and tools.
• Prepare drill strings for operations and manage drill string counts during tripping and drilling.

Skills

Rig experience

Communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NSTC (North Slope Training Certificate)

Job description

Overview

This post is to build a talent pool for upcoming projects this fall/winter.

JOB SUMMARY

The Floorhand safely performs drilling, tripping, rig moving and maintenance operations as directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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, rtary 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 and needed
• Perform other duties assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Commitment to Excellence - Identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations.
• Corporate Values- Understand, embraces, and integrates Doyon corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
• Customer Service - Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent service to internal and external clients.
• Safety and Security - Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers.
• Teamwork - Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability- Adapts to changing conditions and work assignments, sets priorities and manages multiple assignments, and tasks.
• Attention to Detail- Ensures one's own and other's work and information are complete and accurate.
• Communication Skills- Listens, writes, and speaks effectively, and positively relates and interacts with co-workers, customers and others.
• Dependability- Consistently adheres to operational standards, ensures smooth operations and positive customer experiences, builds a productive workplace, is reliable, and improves team morale
• Self-motivated- Requires little to no supervision, works well both independently and as part of a team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years rig experience associated with this position
• NSTC (North Slope Training Certificate)
• Valid driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Alaska Remote On/Offshore experience

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme weather conditions both on and off shore. Temperatures reach as low as 50 degrees below zero during the winter months. Employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places, extreme heat and high noise levels. Employee will be required to work at various heights on the rig. Employee will work in an environment where there is risk that they will be exposed to toxic, caustic and/or hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles. Workers are required to wear personal protective equipment while on the job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

An individual will be required to work the majority of hours in a remote industrial environment, and will need to be able to quickly respond to a change in work demands. Occasional lifting up to (1-50 lbs.) is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Doyon Drilling’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Doyon grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.