Floorhand - Colorado, Utah

Patterson-UTI Drilling Company, LLC; Fruita (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Patterson-UTI Drilling Company, LLC is hiring for a roughneck-like position in Fruita, CO. You will assist with rig operations, pipe handling, and housekeeping on a rotating 14 days on/14 off schedule, often working 12.5 hour shifts outdoors in varied weather.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, plus forklift and well-control certifications preferred; you must be able to lift, climb, and work at height with PPE. Per diem is available for this hourly role.

Qualifications

• One year of stable related work history (e.g., farming, construction or heavy equipment) or military service.
• Six months+ experience on a drilling rig for a contractor preferred.
• High school diploma or GED; forklift cert and well-control cert preferred.

Responsibilities

• Frequently lift and place slips with assistance, up to 150 pounds.
• Maintain rig and drilling floor housekeeping and equipment cleaning.
• Use iron roughneck, slips, and tongs to handle drill pipe sections.
• Participate in rig moves and rig-up/rig-down activities.
• Inspect and monitor safety equipment; wear PPE at all times.
• Assist with inspection, slipping, and cutting of drilling line.

Skills

Rig exposure

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift Certification

Well Control Certification (IADC WellSHARP)

Job description

Detailed Description:

Frequently lift and place slips weighing approximately 150 pounds with another person during the tour work shift

General upkeep of the rig and drilling floor; includes regular sweeping, shoveling, cleaning, painting, washing of equipment and related housekeeping duties

Use iron roughneck, slips, and tongs to properly handle and connect / break sections of drill pipe

Assist in rig moves: help with rig-up / rig-down, nipple up and down blowout preventers, assist with general assembly and maintenance and help prepare new location

Regularly check rig and equipment for any problems and safety issues

Assist with inspecting, slipping and cutting drilling line

Responsible for picking up and laying down tubulars, attaching or detaching pick- up lines, and the hook up and tear out of flare and degasser lines

Assist Motorhand with preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment and motors, pipe, and off-loading materials as well as checking / changing oil and coolant on engines

Assist Derrickhand with watching and maintaining shakers, mud pits and pumps

Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all designated times which could include but is not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, coveralls, work gloves, respirator, and hearing protection

Inspect safety equipment and PPE for wear and replace as needed

Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects

Work in a heavy industrial environment which includes working around constantly moving overhead machinery, being in close proximity to loud equipment and handling potentially hazardous chemicals

Take initiative and work independently during downtime

Support other crew members by carrying supplies, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and other additional tasks as assigned

Work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties

Other duties as assigned that may be outside of this job description

Job Requirements:

Ability to stand and walk while wearing steel-toed boots and PPE for a minimum of 3.5 hours and up to 12 hours without being able to sit

Able to repetitively climb steep stairs and be able to lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces

Must be comfortable working at heights (50 ft. or greater) for extended periods of time

Able to stay alert and focused up to 12.5 hours while performing repetitive and routine activities

Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl throughout the tour work shift

Prior experience or ability to use heavy-duty handheld and long-handled tools

Demonstrate clear communication skills including ability to read, write and speak English as well as understand and promptly follow verbal and written instructions in English

Clear vision to judge near and far distances to maintain awareness of, watch, and report ongoing work activities to coworkers and third parties

Able to have accurate recall over short and long-term memory

Able to work closely with others in the confined area of the drilling rig and may live together in crew quarters

Willing to travel to and work in remote locations on a rotational schedule which consists of 14 days on / 14 days off, working 12.5 hour shifts that can include days or nights and as well as weekends and holidays

Willing to work mandatory and unscheduled hours outside of your assigned schedule with little or no advanced notice

Must be willing and able to attend and successfully complete classroom training and testing to qualify for a rig assignment

Able to successfully meet pre-employment testing requirements which may include, without limitation, pre-employment drug and alcohol test(s) and background checks as well as drug and/or alcohol testing periodically during employment (subject to state and federal laws)

Minimum Qualifications:

One (1) year stable related work history (e.g. farming, ranching, construction, heavy equipment or other trade) or military service

Preferred Qualifications:

6 + months of experience working on a rig based position for drilling contractor

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift Certification

Valid Well Control Certification, IADC WellSHARP

Additional Details:

This position requires the person to work outdoors for an entire tour work shift in all kinds of weather conditions, including precipitation, cold / heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions. They will be exposed to the typical conditions of the local area where the rig is located. Southern states generally experience hot summers where temperatures range from 80 to low 100 with high humidity; winters have temperatures that generally do not go below 20. Northern states generally have hot summers with similar conditions and have cold, windy winters, with low temperatures that can be as cold as - 40.

Rate of Pay: Starting at $28.50/hr.

This role is classified as Hourly

The role is eligible to receive per diem

Benefits:

At Patterson-UTI, we are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to you and your family. Employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits based on timely election and any associated premium payments: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account with the appropriate Medical Plan, Life Insurance, AD&D and Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Assistance Program. In addition, this role may be eligible for Paid Time Off as per Company policy

The wage and benefits information provided herein are accurate as of the date of posting. All terms and conditions of employment are subject to change at any time, without notice, subject to applicable law.

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