Floorhand (Experienced) - South and East Texas

Patterson-UTI Drilling Company, LLC; Texas; On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterson-UTI Drilling Company, LLC is seeking a Floorhand to support the Motorhand, Derrickhand, and Driller in day-to-day rig operations. This entry-level role provides introductory training and substantial on-the-job learning while contributing to maintenance, equipment checks, and drilling activities.

The position involves making drill pipe connections, tripping pipe, inspecting gear, and assisting with rig-up/rig-down on a rotational schedule, often in remote locations.

Qualifications

• Six months experience as a Floorhand on a Drilling Rig
• One year of stable work history

Responsibilities

• Lift and place slips 150 pounds with another person
• General upkeep of rig and drilling floor; cleaning and housekeeping duties
• Make drill pipe connections and trip pipe in/out of the hole
• Assist in rig-up/rig-down and related setup tasks
• Inspect safety equipment and PPE regularly

Skills

English communication

Safety awareness

Stamina

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy-duty hand tools

Job description

Job Title: Floorhand

Location: Regional

Brief Description:

The Floorhand assists the Motorhand, Derrickhand, and Driller in day-to-day rig operations. Major responsibilities include general maintenance and cleaning, checking the rig and equipment, and assisting in drilling activities. The Floorhand is responsible for making drill pipe connections and tripping pipe in/out of the drilling hole. This is an entry-level job that provides initial introductory training and substantial on-the-job training.

Detailed Description:

• Lift and placeslips 150 pounds with an other person frequently during the tow work shift

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

• Clean general upkeep of rig and drilling floor; includes regular painting, washing of equipment and related housekeeping duties

• Use infrared points, slips, and to n segments to propane break sections of drill pipe

• Assist in ingress motives: helpwithrig-up/ rig-down, nippleupanddownbowoutpreventers, assists in general assembly and maintenance and helperprenews location

• Regular check rig and equipment for any problems and safety issues on an on going basis

• Assist with inspection,slipping,cuttingdrilling line

• Responsible picking up and laying down treadmill, attaching or detaching pickup-lines, the hookupand tearout of flare and degress lines

• Assist Motorhandwithpreventivemaintenance and repairs of equipment and motors, pipe, and off-load materials as well as checking/changingoil and coolant

• Assist Derrickhandwithwatchingandmaintainingshakers,mudpips and pumps

• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)at all 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 replaceas needed

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• Work with an emphasis on safety for themselvesandothersincludingcoworkersand third parties

• Willing to travel to and work in remote locations on a rotational schedule with toconsistsof 14days of ... etc

• 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)

Job Requirements:

• Ability to stand a minimum of 3.5 hours and up to 12 hours without being able to sit while wearing steel-toed boots
• Able to repetitively climb stairs and be able to lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces
• Must be comfortable working at heights (50ft. or greater)
• Stay alert and focused up to 12.5 hours while performing repetitive and routine activities
• Bench, stope, kneel, twist, and crawl through without the tower shift
• Prior experience or ability to use heavy-duty handlled tools
• Ability to safely lift and carry 50 pounds independently and repetitiveely climb steep stairs
• Demonstrate clear communication skills including writing and speaking English as well as understanding and promoting flow
• Clear vision to judge nearestandfar disparities to maintain awareness of operators and third parties
• Able to have accurate recall shortrans and long-term memory
• able to work closely withothers in theconstrained area of the drilling rig and may live to together incwingordinates
• Work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties
• Willing to travel to and work in remote locations ...
• Willing to work mandatory and unscheduled hours ...
• Must be willing and able to attend and successfully complete classroom training ...
• Able to successfully meet pre-employment testing requirements ...

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six (6) months experience as a Floorhand on a Drilling Rig
• One (1) year of stable work history

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience on a similar stye drilling Rig (triple,top drive,hydraulic catwalk,iron roughneck)
• Six (6) months stable related work history (e.g., farming,ranching,construction,heavy equipment or other trade) or military service
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Additional Details:

This position requires the person to work outdoors for entire tour work shift in all kinds of weather conditions, including precipitation, cold/ heat, high wind, and turbulence. They will be exposed to the typical conditions of the local area where the rig is located. South states generate experience but is summary where....