Floorhand (Experienced) - South and East Texas

Patterson-UTI; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterson-UTI is seeking an entry-level Floorhand in a regional Texas location. The role supports Motorhand, Derrickhand, and Driller with daily rig operations, pipe handling, and basic maintenance. Training is provided on the job, with substantial on-the-job learning during shifts on rugged rigs.

The Floorhand will perform general housekeeping on the rig floor, assist in drilling activities, and ensure safe handling of drill pipe connections and other equipment on site.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months experience as a Floorhand on a Drilling Rig
• One (1) year of stable work history
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Responsibilities

• Assist with rig moves: help with rig-up/rig-down, nipple up and down, and hook up and tear out of flare lines
• General upkeep of the rig and drilling floor; includes regular sweeping, shoveling, cleaning, painting, washing of equipment and related housekeeping duties
• Inspect safety equipment and PPE for wear and replace as needed
• Maintain situational awareness around a safe work environment with many moving objects
• Willing to travel to and work in remote locations on a rotational schedule of 14 days on / 14 days off, working 12.5 hour shifts

Job description

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

• L i ft a nd p l ace s li ps w e i g h i ng app r o x i m ate l y 1 50 p ou n ds w i th a n ot he r pe rs on f r e q u e nt l y du ri ng the t o ur w o r k sh i f t
• Ge n e r al u p k eep o f t he ri g a n d d rilli ng f l o o r ; i nc l u des r e g u l ar sweeping, shoveling, cleaning, pa i nt i n g , w ash i ng of e q u i p m e nt and r e l at e d h ouse k ee p i ng dut i es
• Cl ean a nd g e n e r al u p k eep o f t he ri g a n d d rilli ng f l o o r ; i nc l u des r e g u l ar pa i nt i n g , w ash i ng of e q u i p m e nt and r e l at e d h ouse k ee p i ng dut i es
• U se ir on r ou g h n eck, s l i ps, a nd t on g s to p r o pe r l y hand l e a n d c o nne c t / b r eak sect i ons o f d ril l p i pe
• Ass i st i n ri g m o v es: h e l p w i th ri g - up / ri g - do w n , n i pp l e up a n d d o w n b l o w out p r e v ente r s, ass i st w i th g ene r al ass e m b l y a n d m a i n t e n ance a n d h e l p p r epa r e new l ocat i on
• R e g u l a rl y check ri g and e q u i p m e n t f or any p r ob l e m s a nd s a f ety i ss u es on an on g o i ng bas i s
• Ass i st w i th i nspect i n g , s li pp i ng and c utt i ng d ri l li ng li ne
• R espons i b l e f or p i ck i ng up a n d l a y i ng do w n tubu l a r s, at t ach i ng or d etach i ng p i c k - up li ne s , a n d t he hook up a nd tear out o f f l a r e and de g asser li n es
• Ass i st M oto r h and w i th p r e v entat i v e m a i nt e n a n ce a n d r e pa ir s o f e q u i p m e nt and m o t o r s, p i p e, and o f f -l o ad i ng m ate ri a l s as w e l l as c h e ck i ng / ch a n g i ng o i l and coo l a n t on en g i nes
• Ass i st D e rri ckhand w i t h w atch i ng and m a i nta i n i ng shake r s, m u d p i ts and p u m ps
• W ea r r e q u ir edPe r s on al P r ote c t i veE q u i p m e nt ( PPE)at a l ldes i g na t edt i m es which could include but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, coveralls, work gloves, respirator, and hearing protection
• Inspe c t s a fety e q u i p m ent and PPE f or w ear and r e p l ac i ng as ne ed ed
• M a i nta i n s pat i al o ri en t at i on and a w a r eness t o s a fe l y m o v e a r ou n d w o r k en v ir on m e n t w i th m an y m o v i ng ob j ects
• 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
• T a k e i n i t i at i v e a nd w o r k i nd e pe n de n t l y du ri ng do w nt i m e
• Sup p o r t o ther c r ew m e m be r s by ca rr y i ng supp li e s , e nsu ri ng co m p li a nce w i th s a f ety p r oc e du r es and other add i t i onal tasks as ass i g ned
• Other duties as assigned that may be outside of this job description

Job Requirements

• Ability to sta n d a n d w a l k for a m i n i m u m o f 3 . 5 hou r s a nd up to 12 h o u r s w i thout be i ng ab l e to s i t a n d w h il e w ea ri ng stee l- toed bo o ts
• Able to r epet i t i v e l y c li m b ste e p sta ir s a nd be ab l e to li f t and ca rr y 50 p o un d s i ndependently while walking on uneven surfaces
• M ust be c o m f o r t a b l e w o r k i ng at he i g h ts ( 5 0 f t . or g r e ate r ) f or e x t e n d e d pe ri o ds o f t i m e
• Stay a l e r t a nd focus e d up to 12 .5 hou r s w h il e pe r f o r m i ng r epet i t i v e a nd r o u t i ne act i v i t i es
• Ben d , st o op, kn e e l , t w i st, a n d c r a w l th r ou g h o ut t h e t our w o r k sh i ft
• P ri or e x pe ri ence or ab i li ty to use h ea vy - duty h an d he l d and l on g - ha nd l ed t o o l s
• Ab ili ty to s a f e l y li f t a n d ca rr y 50 pou n ds i n de p en d ent l y and r ep e t i t i v e l y c li m b steep sta ir s
• D e m o nst r ate c l ear c o m m un i c a t i on sk ill s i nc l ud i ng ab ili ty to r e a d, w ri te and sp e ak En g li sh as w e l l as un d e r stand a n d p r o m pt l y fo ll ow v e r bal and w ri tten i nst r u c t i o ns i n En g li sh
• Cl ear v i s i on to j ud g e n ear a n d far d i st a nces t o m a i nta i n a w a r eness o f , w atch, and r e po r t on g o i ng w o r k act i v i t i es to co w o r ke r s and t h ir d p a r t i es
• Able to have accu r ate r eca l l o v er s h o r t a n d l on g - te r m m e mo ry
• Ab l e t o w o r k c l ose l y w i t h othe r s i n the co n f i ned a r e a o f the d rilli ng r i g and m ay li v e to g ether i n c r ew q ua r te r s
• Work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties
• Willi n g to travel to and w o r k in remote locations on a rotational schedule w h i ch cons i sts o f 14 da y s on / 14 da y s o f f , w o r k i ng 12.5 h o ur sh i fts t h at c an i nc l ude da y s or n i g h ts and as w e l l as w eeke n ds a n d h o li da y s
• 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

• 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

T h i s pos i t i o n r e q u ir es t he p e r son to w o r k outd oo r s f or an ent ir e t our w o r k sh i f t i n a l l k i nds o f w eather c o nd i t i ons, i nc l u d i ng p r ec i p i t at i on, co l d / h eat, h i g h w i nd, and t u r bu l e nt cond i t i ons. T hey w i l l be e x posed to the t y p i cal co n d it i ons o f t he l o c al a r ea w he r e t he ri g i s l ocat e d. S ou t he r n s t ates g e n e r a ll y e x pe ri ence h ot s u m m e r s w he r e t e m p e r at u r e s r an g e f r om 80° to l ow 100° w i th h i g h h u m i d i t y ; w i nte r s ha v e t e m pe r atu r es t hat g ene r a ll y do n ot g o be l ow 20°. N o r the r n s t ates g ene r a ll y ha v e hot su m m e r s w i th s i m il ar cond i t i ons a nd ha v e c o l d, w i nd y w i nte r s, wi th l ow te m pe r a tu r es th a t c an b e as co l d as - 40°.