Operator-Relief

Ranger Energy Services, LLC

Milliken (CO)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Job summary

Ranger Energy Services, LLC is seeking a Relief Operator in Milliken, Colorado. In this role, you will lead a crew, manage rig operations, and ensure the safe execution of assigned tasks under the direction of a Rig Manager.

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Benefits include health savings accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.

Qualifications

1-2 years of Floor Hand experience required.
1-2 years of Derrick hand experience necessary.
Supervisory level of well control training preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead rig crew in rigging up and rigging down safely.
Operate rig controls for various tasks.
Manage daily activities of the rig crew.

Skills

Advanced Problem solving

Organizational skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Fast-paced environment

Pipe counting

Education

High school Diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Ranger Energy Services, 3333 Center Drive, Milliken, Colorado, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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 torque 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

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Ranger Energy Services is an oil & gas completion and production solutions company with a foundation built on well servicing, wireline, and natural gas processing. Ranger Energy is committed to providing employees with a benefits program that is both comprehensive and competitive. The programs are designed to invest in you and the things you care about – your health, your family, and your future. Come join our team of highly skilled, motivated employees, working on state‑of‑the‑art equipment with outstanding compensation and additional benefits, including:

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