Operator-Relief

Ranger Energy Services, LLC; Milliken (CO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ranger Energy Services, LLC in Colorado is seeking a Relief Operator to cover for routine absences and assist the Rig Manager with daily operations on the workover rig.

You will lead floor hands and derrick hands, conduct safety meetings, coordinate materials, drive the rig to sites, and ensure tasks are performed safely and efficiently.

This role requires a strong mechanical aptitude, basic computer skills, and the ability to train and supervise a small crew on rig operations.

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.
• Good English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rig crew in rig-up and rig-down and perform post-check inspections.
• Pull and lay down rods, tubing and casing using rig controls.
• Guide and manage the rig crew on a daily basis.
• Assist in training SSE employees and floor hands.
• Prepare rig tickets with pricing and track crew hours.
• Drive crew truck when needed.
• Perform services on oil and gas wells as part of a 3/5-person crew.
• Ensure safe completion of contracted services.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Customer service

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1-2 years Floor Hand experience

1-2 years Derrick Hand experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Relief Operator

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