Lead Workover Rig Operator — Crew Leader

Axis Energy Services, LLC.; Gillette, Northern (WY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Axis Energy Services, LLC. is seeking a Rig Operator to lead a 4-5 person workover rig crew and safely operate well workover components. The role emphasizes crew preparation, inspection, maintenance, and adherence to safety and customer requirements.

The candidate should have extensive workover rig experience, be able to travel up to 75%, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced oilfield environment while maintaining high safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent.
• Must have valid state issued driver license with acceptable motor vehicle records (MVR); Class A or B CDL a plus/preferred.
• Required five (5) years of workover rig experience; production experience a plus; minimum two (2) years Rig Operator experience required and at least two (2) years (prefer 3 years) operational and safety experience as a Derrick Hand and Floor Hand required.
• Working knowledge of basic service mechanical functions.
• Ability to access the work environment by use of a ladder at heights of 50 ft. or more.
• 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.
• Must be able to travel as job requires.
• Work may be performed in all weather conditions.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and written; English preferred.
• Ability to interact with others in a team environment and work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once.
• Basic problem solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, to provide world class value to Axis customers.
• Have dependable form of communication – cell phone preferred.
• Dependable transportation.
• Ability for qualified clearance on background checks, pre-employment drug and alcohol and job-relevant screens.

Responsibilities

• Confirms all scheduled shift times that the full crew are prepared for work at the assigned rig.
• Supports the workover crew and is responsible for performing operating functions, including driving the workover rig as necessary to the job site, with direction from the field supervisor/Tool Pusher, and/or the customer company representative.
• Inspects the setting up, taking down and transportation of the assigned workover rig.
• Conducts routine inspection and troubleshooting on all service equipment.
• Monitors, tests, installs, lifts, and removes equipment using proper job and safety procedures.
• May train and direct the crew on safety and job procedures.
• Handles job safety analysis and daily maintenance program for the rig, ensuring the crew understands the programs and procedures.
• May be requested to work outside of the assigned work schedule to meet customer needs.
• Depending on project and rig assignment, may be required to perform other functional duties as assigned by Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor

Skills

Rig operation

Safety procedures

CDL (preferred)

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Axis Energy Services, LLC. is seeking a Rig Operator to lead a 4-5 person workover rig crew and safely operate well workover components. The role emphasizes crew preparation, inspection, maintenance, and adherence to safety and customer requirements.

The candidate should have extensive workover rig experience, be able to travel up to 75%, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced oilfield environment while maintaining high safety standards.