Motorhand, Drilling in Odessa

Energy Jobline ZR; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Savanna Drilling is seeking a Motorhand in Odessa, TX to maintain engines powering the rig and support day-to-day operations. You will operate and service draw-works engines, circulate drilling fluid, and keep lubrication and boiler systems in working order while upholding Savanna's safety standards.

You will supervise Floorhands and Leasehands, participate in training, and perform other duties as assigned, contributing to reliable rig performance and team success.

Qualifications

• Relevant field work experience in the oilfield services industry.
• Ability to supervise Floorhands and Leasehands.
• Commitment to safety and company policies.
• Willingness to train and supervise crew members.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains the engines that power the rig.
• Lubricates moving parts and keeps equipment in working order.
• Maintains water and steam circulating systems.
• Runs the loader and maintains the boiler.
• Assists crew with day-to-day operations.
• Assists in training and supervision of Floorhands and Leasehands.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Time management

Listening skills

Functional & technical skills

Coaching and mentoring

Job description

Job Description

Motorhand

Savanna Drilling

General Statement of Duties:

• Maintains equipment specifically related to engines that power the rig.

Supervision Received:

• Receives directions from the Driller and overall supervision from the Rig Manager.

Supervision exercised:

• Supervises Floorhands and Leasehands

Summary of Duties (Duties may include, but are not limited to the following):

• Performs assigned tasks safely, efficiently and within the parameters of Company policies;
• Operates and maintains the engines that run the draw-works, turn the rotary table and (in the case of Drilling operations) circulate drilling fluid;
• Takes responsibility for all mechanical equipment, ensuring that all moving parts are lubricated and in working order;
• Maintains the water and steam circulating systems;
• Runs the loader and is responsible for the upkeep of the boiler;
• Assists other members of the crew with day-to-day operations;
• Assists in the training and supervision of Floorhands and Leasehands;
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Relevant functional & technical skills;
• Team- & the ability to build good relationships with bosses and peers;
• Commitment to the demonstration of Savanna's core values (integrity, relationships, excellence & sustainability);
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage his/her own time and tasks effectively
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions;
• Commitment to his/her own learning & development, particularly with regard to technical & supervisory skills;
• Commitment to coaching, mentoring and developing floorhands & leasehands;
• Attentiveness and good listening skills;
• Mechanical aptitude.

Education and Experience:

• Relevant experience of field work in the oilfield services industry;