Operator-Relief

Ranger Energy Services, LLC; Kermit (TX); On-site; USD 3,031,000 - 4,684,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Ranger Energy Services, LLC seeks a Relief Operator I to support our on-site oilfield operations. You will lead a small crew, rig up/down safely, and document work performed while ensuring efficient use of materials and time.

The role reports to the Rig Manager and involves coordinating with welders and floor hands to meet client contracts. You will need a High School diploma or GED, 1–2 years of floor hand and derrick hand experience, and strong communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years floor hand experience.
• 1–2 years derrick hand experience.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rig crew through rigging up and down safely and document post-rig inspections.
• Operate rig controls to pull and lay down rods, tubing and casing.
• Direct and mentor SSE employees and floor hands daily.
• Prepare rig tickets with accurate pricing and hours and manage crew workloads.
• Drive the crew truck when needed.
• Perform services on wells as part of a 3/5-person crew.
• Assist Rig Manager in varied tasks around the rig.

Skills

Crew leadership

Rig operation

Safety procedures

English communication

Education

High school diploma

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