Relief Rig Operator - Lead Crew on Oil and Gas Wells

Ranger Energy Services, LLC; Artesia (NM); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Relief Operator I will assume the role of Rig Operator when needed, under the direction of a Rig Manager. He/she will organize the rig crew (Floor Hands and Derrick Hands), conduct Job Safety Meetings, and direct the crew to set up and prepare the rig for contracted tasks at field sites, including Artesia, NM.

Responsibilities include leading the crew during rigging up/down, operating rig controls to handle rods, tubing, and casing, training SSE staff, preparing rig tickets with accurate

Qualifications

• 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).

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.

Skills

English communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

The Relief Operator I will assume the role of Rig Operator when needed, under the direction of a Rig Manager. He/she will organize the rig crew (Floor Hands and Derrick Hands), conduct Job Safety Meetings, and direct the crew to set up and prepare the rig for contracted tasks at field sites, including Artesia, NM.

Responsibilities include leading the crew during rigging up/down, operating rig controls to handle rods, tubing, and casing, training SSE staff, preparing rig tickets with accurate