Rig Operator

Axis Energy Services; El Campo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Axis Energy Services is seeking a Rig Operator to lead a 4–5-person workover crew and safely operate well workover components. Responsibilities include crew preparation, rig inspection, and equipment operation in line with procedures and customer requirements.

Essential duties cover driving the rig as needed, setting up and transporting the rig, routine maintenance, and safety program adherence. Travel and flexibility are required to meet customer needs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Five years of workover rig experience required.
• Two years minimum as Rig Operator; 2–3 years Derrick Hand/Floor Hand experience preferred.
• Valid driver license with acceptable MVR; Class A or B CDL a plus.
• Ability to travel; work in all weather; maintain safety standards.
• English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare crew and ensure readiness for work at the rig.
• Operate and drive the workover rig as needed under supervision.
• Inspect setup, transportation of the workover rig.
• Conduct routine inspection and troubleshooting on service equipment.
• Monitor, test, install, lift, and remove equipment per procedures.
• May train crew on safety and procedures.
• Handle job safety analysis and maintenance program for the rig.
• May work outside schedule to meet customer needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor.

Skills

Rig operation

Rig Operator experience

Derrick Hand / Floor Hand experience

Driver license / CDL

Safety procedures

Team communication

Education

High School diploma or better

Job description

***This job has preference to qualified local job seekers within 60 miles of Axis El Campo, TX facility.

The Rig Operator, reporting to the assigned Tool Pusher, leads a 4–5-person workover rig crew, and is responsible for performing and safely operating well workover components and services. The primary responsibilities include and is not limited to preparation of crew members, inspection, maintenance, and operations of assigned workover rig, in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements. Additional functions may be specified by the assigned Tool Pusher or other designated operations management. All duties are expected to be performed safely and effectively to maximize the safety of the entire crew while meeting customer expectations and being a solution to their projects by Axis operating safety and performance standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Confirms all scheduled shift times that the full crew are prepared for work at the assigned rig.
• Supports the workover crew and is responsible for performing operating functions, including driving the workover rig as necessary to the job site, with direction from the field supervisor/Tool Pusher, and/or the customer company representative.
• Inspects the setting up, taking down and transportation of the assigned workover rig.
• Conducts routine inspection and troubleshooting on all service equipment.
• Monitors, tests, installs, lifts, and removes equipment using proper job and safety procedures.
• May train and direct the crew on safety and job procedures.
• Handles job safety analysis and daily maintenance program for the rig, ensuring the crew understands the programs and procedures.
• May be requested to work outside of the assigned work schedule to meet customer needs.
• Depending on project and rig assignment, may be required to perform other functional duties as assigned by Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent.
• Must have valid state issued driver license with acceptable motor vehicle records (MVR); Class A or B CDL a plus/preferred.
• Required five (5) years of workover rig experience; production experience a plus; minimum two (2) years Rig Operator experience required and at least two (2) years (prefer 3 years) operational and safety experience as a Derrick Hand and Floor Hand required.
• Working knowledge of basic service mechanical functions.
• Ability to access the work environment by use of a ladder at heights of 50 ft. or more.
• Long periods of standing, squatting, kneeling, reaching or similar activities may be necessary.
• Able to perform duties with protective equipment, H2S respirator where required; potential hazards include working near or with heavy tools and moving machinery.
• Must be able to travel as job requires.
• Work may be performed in all weather conditions.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and written; English preferred.
• Ability to interact with others in a team environment and work in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once.
• Basic problem solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, to provide world class value to Axis customers.
• Have dependable form of communication – cell phone preferred.
• Dependable transportation.
• Ability for qualified clearance on background checks, pre‑employment drug and alcohol and job‑relevant screens.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs.; team lift up to 100 lbs. as required for rig operations, equipment handling, and job‑site support.
• Stand approximately 7 hours, walk approximately 3 hours, and sit approximately 2 hours during a typical 12‑hour shift.
• Frequently bend, kneel, climb, push, pull, and perform manual handling activities while rigging up/down, inspecting equipment, and supporting workover operations.
• Climb ladders and access work areas at heights up to 50 ft. or more, including workover rig structures and related service equipment.
• Safely operate and handle workover rig equipment, hand tools, and service equipment; demonstrate grip strength of approximately 80–100 lbs. for tool and equipment operation.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, around oil and gas well sites and heavy/moving machinery.
• Work in high‑noise environments requiring adequate hearing, communication awareness, and use of required hearing protection and other job‑specific PPE.
• Travel approximately 75% and work a typical 14/7 rotation schedule, subject to customer, district, and operational needs.
• Maintain adequate vision, hearing, mobility, strength, and stamina to safely perform essential functions and communicate in hazardous oilfield operating environments.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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