Operator - Production Rig

Ranger Energy Services, LLC; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ranger Energy Services, LLC is seeking a Rig Operator to manage controls and equipment on a well servicing rig. The role involves supervising crew, ensuring safety, and coordinating with customer representatives to deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality service on location.

The candidate should have extensive rig experience, strong leadership, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues while promoting Stop Work Accountability and safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Seven (7) years’ experience on a well servicing rig preferred
• Five (5) years’ experience on a well servicing rig preferred
• Two (2) years’ experience as a relief operator preferred
• Must be able to perform duties of Floor Hand III and derrick hand
• Must be familiar with pump and tank operations
• Must have valid driver’s license / CDL or ability to obtain one
• Ability to perform manual labor for well servicing equipment
• Strong communication, people, and leadership skills
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment
• Understanding of workover/completions operations
• Flexible work schedule

Responsibilities

• Promote RES safety policies and procedures
• Operate the rig safely during rig up/down and pulling operations
• Inspect and maintain equipment and safety systems
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and customer representatives on location
• Train and mentor crew members on day-to-day operations
• Stop work if conditions are unsafe and report concerns
• Complete field tickets in a timely manner
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues and request repairs as needed
• Perform torque calculations and specs
• Oversee JSA/DWP and tail gate meetings
• Oversee pipe tallying, rigging, and BOP operations
• Ensure site and equipment are clean and in good working order
• Oversee daily lubrication and minor adjustments
• Oversee energy isolation procedures
• Report incidents per SOPs
• Assist with document collection and management with HSE/DOT and other departments

Skills

Rig operation

Leadership

Safety compliance

Multi-tasking

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

HSE platforms

Job description

SUMMARY

The primary duty of the Rig Operator is to work the controls and equipment on a rig. The Rig Operator supervises crewmembers while rig operations are in process, maintains productivity standards, and works closely with customer representatives to provide safe, reliable, and quality service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote RES concept of Stop Work Accountability
• Promote RES safety policies and procedures
• Perform Meet and Greet at location sites
• Be aware of Simultaneous Operations and able to coordinate vendor and contractor groups on location as needed
• Operate the rig safely during rig up/down and pulling operations
• Operate the crown and ground saver
• Check brake systems and confirm functionality
• Pull and lay down rods, tubing, casing, and other equipment as needed
• Understands job steps and arranges rods and tubing in derrick correctly
• Understand the rig’s hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems
• Perform all required equipment inspections-workover rig, fall arrest system, derrick, hoisting and mud pump
• Able to instruct floor and derrick hands in use of all safety equipment
• Able to instruct the floor and derrick hand in use of all rig and pumping equipment
• Operate the power swivel
• Perform Blowout Preventer (BOP) inspection, testing and installation as needed
• Assist HSE, DOT, and all other applicable departments with document completion, collection, and management
• Complete field tickets in a timely manner and turn in to appropriate department for processing
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues; to include performing worn equipment recognition checks and turning in maintenance requests for repair or replacement of equipment as needed
• Accurately perform torque calculations and specs
• Oversee JSA/DWP and tail gate meetings as scheduled
• Oversee pipe tallying, rigging up and down, nipple up and down of BOP units, and pipe handling
• Responsible for keeping work site, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order
• Oversee day to day lubrication and minor adjustments of equipment
• Oversee use of Hazard ID programs and means of documenting hazards
• Oversee daily inspection and maintenance of equipment
• Perform and oversee energy isolation procedures
• Train and mentor crew members on day to day operations
• Responsible to stop work if conditions are unsafe and report concerns immediately
• Report all incidents as per the standard operating procedures
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Seven (7) years’ of experience working on a well servicing rig preferred
• 5 years of experience working on a well servicing rig preferred
• 2 years of experience as a relief operator preferred
• Must be able to successfully perform the duties of a Floor Hand III and derrick hand
• Must be familiar with pump and tank operations
• Must have a valid state issued driver’s license, CDL, or the ability to obtain one
• Ability to perform manual labor required to operate well servicing equipment
• Competent communication, people, and leadership skills
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must have understanding of workover/completions operations
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

COMPUTER

• Basic knowledge of MS Office preferred
• Able to use the company’s HSE Management Platforms

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Must complete and pass all required pre-employment drug screenings