Rig Operator, Dickinson, ND - 2067

Key Energy Services, LLC.; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Workwear provided

Winter outer clothing provided

Job summary

Key Energy Services, LLC is hiring Rig Operators in Dickinson, ND. The role centers on operating workover rigs to service oil and gas wells, leading crew members, and upholding safety and quality standards in a fast-paced field environment.

The position requires experience with rigging up/down and a strong commitment to teamwork, safety, and reliability. A Class B CDL is a bonus, with employer-provided safety training and ongoing career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with rigging up/rigging down and leading crew.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and compliance.
• Ability to work long hours and in shifts.
• Must pass WorkSTEPS physical and drug/alcohol screen.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Operate a workover rig to perform maintenance and repair services on wells, prioritizing safety and quality.
• Lead the crew in daily tasks and train SSEs to perform duties correctly and safely.
• Ensure productivity and adherence to customer and company processes.
• Maintain rig and equipment in good working order and coordinate with supervisors.
• Follow all governmental regulations and safety procedures; participate in JSA meetings.

Skills

Rigging up/down

Team leadership

Safety procedures

Communication with crew

Long hours/work shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Class B CDL

Job description

Are you ready to make a difference? Key Energy Services has immediate openings in our Dickinson, ND location for Rig Operators!

Key Energy Services, LLC has provided services in the oil and gas industry since 1977! We have been around for a long time and looking for individuals who want to help us continue to grow into the future!

Our Rig Operators take pride in their crew and their rigs! Are you an experienced Rig Operator that has 2 or more years as an Operator? Are you ready to be a part of a team that values you and your experience? A job as a Rig Operator with Key is just what you have been waiting for!

Job Type

This position is full-time shift work led by a Supervisor.

Here is what Key Rig Operators do:

• They work closely with the Supervisor and our valued customer to ensure that Key Energy delivers outstanding service quality!
• Operating a workover rig to perform maintenance and repair services on oil and gas wells is only part of the job, working with a team is the other part! Our Rig Operators look out for the crew and make sure that everyone is following the customer and Key's processes.
• There are a lot of skills that new employees need to learn! We look to our experienced Rig Operators for their knowledge to teach and train the Short Service Employees (SSE's), and make sure that the other employees are gaining valuable knowledge!
• Ensures that quality products and services are provided to the customers including maintaining productivity standards for all rig functions, following safety procedures for a safe working environment for all rig employees, and adhering to all applicable governmental regulations for compliance.
• Ensures efficient maintenance of assigned rig and equipment.
• Establishes and maintains a positive and safe work environment for the assigned rig crew, including training and coaching them in carrying out their assigned duties on the rig.
• There are always odds and ends tasks to be done, your Supervisor may be assigned other duties from time to time.

What’s in this for you?

• Key Energy believes that paying people for their hard work and dedication is important. Therefore, we strive to be competitive with wages.
• We offer training delivered by employees who understand the position and are willing to work to help you succeed! We want to know what your goals for your career with us are, so we developed a career progression program to help you achieve those goals!
• We have a choice of medical plans, so you can pick the best for you and your family. We also offer dental, vision, short-term, and long-term insurance. Our benefits start the 1st day of the month after you are hired!
• Are you planning for your future? We offer a 401(K) plan that you can contribute to.
• No need to run out and buy a bunch of FR work wear! Key will provide you with what you need for your outer layer! We even provide the warm outer clothing for North Dakota winters!

Are you ready? Here is what we need from you:

• As a front-line leader in the field, we need you to have the experienced skill level in rigging up/rigging down so that you can pass a competency evaluation.
• Along with the well servicing knowledge, we need you to help effectively lead the crew!
• The rigs and other equipment need to move! Having a Class B CDL and knowledge to road a rig is a very big bonus!
• Our working environment is fast paced! We need you to be able to work with the other members of the team to communicate and solve problems. Our customers rely on you too, so we need you to be able to work with them to be able to provide stellar service!
• We need you to be able to work long hours and a long stretch of days (sometimes these days are holidays).
• Everyone has rules to follow. We need you to follow our policies, those are our rules!
• Safety is one of our top priorities! We need you to work safely and watch out for your co-workers. Key and our customers have made this easy for you by putting all the procedures down for you to review.
• Engagement is Key! We need you to come to work each day ready and engaged so the team can deliver excellent customer service! Your participation in our Job Safety Analysis (JSA) meetings is important so everyone can be on the same page and work safely!
• Because we care about your safety and the safety of others, we need you to be able to pass a pre-employment WorkSTEPS physical designed for this position, it is a physical job, so we want to make sure that you can lift heavy objects and stand for long periods of time. A pre-employment drug and alcohol screen are also required.
• We also need you to have an acceptable criminal and motor vehicle background check.
• We need you to be able to be able to provide proof that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Education Requirements:

High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent is preferred.

Key Energy Services, LLC is committed to our policy for Equal Employment Opportunity. This means that we will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected status under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the act or any laws that apply. If you need an accommodation for the application process, please reach out to the HR representative with your needs.