ND Relief Operator with CDL

Steel Energy Services; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Energy Services is seeking a Rig Relief Operator to support rig operations under a Rig Manager. You will organize the rig crew, conduct safety meetings, drive the rig, and ensure equipment and paperwork are kept in order for contracted services.

You will lead tailgate safety reviews, inspect lift equipment, and coordinate with floor hands to rig up/down and perform tasks safely and efficiently. Flexibility for long shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work beyond traditional hours and on 24-hour operations
• Able to work at heights up to 50 feet
• Ability to lead crew and perform safety meetings

Responsibilities

• Lead daily pre-job tailgate safety meetings and ensure JHA documentation is accurate
• Inspect and document lift equipment (derrick harness, lanyard, SRLs, chains, cables) on location
• Rig up and rig down the workover rig safely and coordinate with the crew for contracted services

Job description

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected status under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act or other laws. Please inform a personnel representative if you need accommodation to participate in the application process.

We look to hire diverse talent and ensure that we treat you with respect and support throughout the interview process and if you join Steel Energy, we embrace diversity and strive to create conditions that provide everyone with an equal opportunity to thrive and be included in all workplace opportunities.

Main Functions

Under the circumstances that the Rig Operator is not able to complete his job duties as assigned the Relief Operator will assume the role of Operator. Under the direction of a Rig Manager, the Rig Relief Operator organizes the rig crew (Floor Hands and Derrick Hands), conducts Job Safety Meetings, delegates the collection of materials and equipment needed to perform the contracted services, drives the Rig to the work site, operates the rig and equipment and directs the crew to set-up and prepare the rig for the tasks to be performed. Directs the assigned floor hands and derrick hands to safely perform the service tasks contracted by a client utilizing the equipment provided by the employer; documents services performed, the billable supplies used during the process and the time elapsed while performing the contracted services. The Rig Relief Operator uses specialized equipment to guide instruments, tubing, and casing down holes. He must keep his working environment in a clean and organized fashion and is responsible for ensuring that all the equipment he uses is in proper working order. Relief Operators’ duties also include cleaning, fueling, repairing, and maintaining workover rig equipment to include greasing, changing oils and lubricants as needed and on a regularly scheduled basis.

Job Responsibilities

• Available to work beyond the traditional 8-hour workday; available to work Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays, to meet operational needs. Well services work is generally performed during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, occasionally on Saturday and or Sunday. Certain operations cannot, however, be completed during a single daylight period and must be continued without interruption, over several consecutive days. Such operations are referred to as "24-hour operations", and require two or more shifts, crews, to operate the rig. Able to work at heights up to or greater than 50 feet.
• Dependability is imperative. Reporting for work at the prescribed location and time, dressed for deployment to work, is essential. Unauthorized absences will result in discipline up to and including employment termination.
• Performing maintenance services and repairs on oil and gas wells as part of a three-to-five-person crew.
• Lead the daily pre-job tailgate safety meetings and writing JHA’s.
• Inspecting and documenting all lift equipment on location including but not limited to derrick harness, lanyard, SRL’s, chains and cables, drill line and sand line.
• Lead the crew in the rigging up and rigging down of the workover Rig in a safe manner and performing/documenting post rig up inspections.
• Pulling and laying down Rods, Tubing and Casing by operating the rig controls.
• Guide and manage the rig crew daily.
• Assist in training and mentoring SSE employees and floor hands as needed.
• Assist Rig Manager in various tasks anywhere on the rig as directed by Rig Manager
• Driving company vehicles such as the Crew pick-up truck and the Rig.
• Workshop and SWS Yard maintenance and repair work as required.
• Assist Steel Energy Services management personnel as required.
• Prepare rig tickets correctly and in a timely fashion to include correct pricing on rig rates, re-billable items, manage hours for crew members daily.
• Position the rig, raise, and lower the mast. Direct other crew members in rigging up guy-lines, various equipment, and tools; lift, remove, install, and operate wellhead, pumping units matting boards, tubing, rods, casing, rod strippers, polish rods, stripper heads and other production equipment in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures to perform the contracted services.
• Complies with the client’s and the company’s safe operating procedures. All activities are to be performed consistent with the company’s Safe Operating Procedures, to provide the maximum protection for all workers at the work site, the environment, the equipment; and complete the tasks efficiently.
• Incumbent employees are expected to participate in company provided training in rig operations, Standard Operating Procedures, and safe work procedures.
• Complies with the client’s and the company’s safe operating procedures. All activities are to be performed consistent with the company’s Safe Operating Procedures, to provide the maximum protection for all workers at the work site, the environment, the equipment; and complete the tasks efficiently.
• Complies with the client’s and the company’s safe operating procedures. All activities are to be performed consistent with the company’s Safe Operating Procedures, to provide the maximum protection for all workers at the work site, the environment, the equipment; and complete the tasks efficiently.