Rig Operator

Axis Energy Services; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the oil and gas industry as a Rig Operator. You will lead a workover rig crew, ensuring safe and effective operations while meeting customer expectations. An ideal candidate will have strong operational skills and at least five years of experience. This full-time job offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment in Williston, ND.

Qualifications

• Five years workover rig experience required.
• Must be able to lift heavy equipment up to 75 lbs.
• Must have valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 4-5 person workover rig crew.
• Perform inspections, maintenance, and operations of assigned rig.
• Conduct routine inspection and troubleshooting.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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• This job has preference to qualified local job seekers within 60 miles of Axis Williston, ND facility.
  
  

Job Details

Description

• This job has preference to qualified local job seekers within 60 miles of Axis Williston, ND facility.
  
  

The Rig Operator, reporting to the assigned Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor, 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 lift heavy equipment up to 75 lbs.
• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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