Rig Operator: Lead Oilfield Crew & Safety

Steel Partners Group; Williston (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Energy Services in Williston, ND is seeking a Rig Operator to join a multi-person crew for oilfield services. The role involves operating the rig, leading safety meetings, and coordinating with the Rig Manager to perform contracted tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, documenting activities, and training junior crew members. Candidates should be willing to work long hours, including weekends, and meet safety and performance standards.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• No experience necessary, preferred experience with construction or hard labor.
• Basic Problem solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal skills and verbal / written English communication skills.
• Basic Oilfield knowledge preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Class B CDL license to drive workover rig (not required-but encouraged).
• Ability to bend, stoop, and lift objects of up to seventy-five pounds (75#) for extended periods of time.
• This position requires standing, walking, and sitting while working either indoors or outdoors.
• Basic Computer skills
• Ability to pass company’s pre-employment exam that also consists of a drug screen and physical.
• Acceptable criminal history
• Ability to read, write and speak English to understand verbal and written instructions as well as give verbal and written instructions in English; and the ability to use simple mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals (addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication) to make job related calculations.

Responsibilities

• Available to work beyond the traditional 8-hour workday; available to work Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays, to meet operational needs.
• Dependability is imperative. Reporting for work at the prescribed location and time, dressed for deployment to work, is essential.
• Performing maintenance services and repairs on oil and gas wells as part of a three-to-five-person crew.
• Lead the daily pre-job tailgate safety meetings and writing JHA's.
• Inspecting and documenting all lift equipment on location including but not limited to derrick harness, lanyard, SRL's, chains and cables, drill line and sand line.
• 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 daily.
• 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
• Driving company vehicles such as the Crew pick-up truck and the Rig.
• Workshop and SWS Yard maintenance and repair work as required.
• Assist Steel Energy Services management personnel as required.
• Prepare rig tickets correctly and in a timely fashion to include correct pricing on rig rates, re-billable items, manage hours for crew members daily.
• Position the rig, raise, and lower the mast. Direct other crew members in rigging up guy-lines, various equipment, and tools; lift, remove, install, and operate wellhead, pumping units matting boards, tubing, rods, casing, rod strippers, polish rods, stripper heads and other production equipment in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures to perform the contracted services.
• Complies with the client’s and the company’s safe operating procedures. All activities are to be performed consistent with the company’s Safe Operating Procedures, to provide the maximum protection for all workers at the work site, the environment, the equipment; and complete the tasks efficiently.
• Incumbent employees are expected to participate in company provided training in rig operations, Standard Operating Procedures, and safe work procedures.

Skills

English communication

English proficiency

CDL Class B

Basic computer skills

Education

High school Diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Steel Energy Services in Williston, ND is seeking a Rig Operator to join a multi-person crew for oilfield services. The role involves operating the rig, leading safety meetings, and coordinating with the Rig Manager to perform contracted tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, documenting activities, and training junior crew members. Candidates should be willing to work long hours, including weekends, and meet safety and performance standards.