Operator-Relief

Ranger Energy Services, LLC; Denver City (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ranger Energy Services, LLC seeks a Relief Operator I to support rig operations in our Texas-based team. The role will oversee crew activities, supervise floor hands and derrick hands, and ensure safe, efficient completion of contracted services on oil and gas wells.

English communication, problem solving and organizational skills are essential. You will assist in training staff, coordinate materials, and document services and time on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of Floor Hand experience.
• 1–2 years of Derrick hand experience.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service and English communication skills (verbal/written).
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment; knowledge of pipe counts, pumping unit spacing, and related rig operations.
• Supervisory level of well control training.
• Class B CDL license to drive workover rig (preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead the crew in rigging up and rigging down the workover rig safely and document post-rig inspections.
• Pull and lay down rods, tubing, and casing by operating rig controls.
• Guide and manage the rig crew on a daily basis.
• Assist in training SSE employees and floor hands as needed.
• Assist Rig Manager with various tasks around the rig as directed.
• Prepare rig tickets with correct pricing for rig rates and billable items; manage crew hours daily.
• Perform services on oil and gas wells as part of a 3/5-person crew.
• Assist in rigging up and rigging down; drive crew truck when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Rigging operations

Floor Hand experience

Derrick hand experience

English communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Multi-tasking

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

CDL Class B preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Relief Operator I

SUMMARY

The Relief Operator will assume the role of Rig Operator if they are not able to complete his job duties as assigned. Under the direction of a Rig Manager, the 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 on a daily basis
• 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
• Prepare rig tickets correctly and in timely fashion to include correct pricing on rig rates, re-billable items, manage hours for crew members daily
• Performing services on oil and gas wells as part of a 3/5-person crew of a well service rig
• Assisting in rigging up and rigging down
• Driving a crew truck when necessary
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• High school Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 1-2 years of Floor Hand experience
• 1-2 years of Derrick hand experience
• Advanced Problem solving and organizational skills
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal skills and verbal / written English communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment, run pipe Talley’s, figure pipe weights, keep good pipe counts, know how to space out pumping units, run and pull ESP’s, know pipe torques specifications, pick up and operate power swivel and principles of operating mud pumps
• Supervisory level of well control training
• Class B CDL license to drive workover rig (not required-but encouraged)

COMPUTER

• High level of computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Must complete and pass all required pre-employment screenings