Rig Relief Operator - Lead Field Crew, Safety-Focused

Steel Partners Group; Williston (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Energy Services seeks a Rig Relief Operator in Williston, ND to support rig operations under the direction of a Rig Manager. You will organize the crew, conduct safety meetings, and manage materials and equipment for contracted services.

You will guide the crew in rigging up and down, perform post-rig inspections, and ensure safe operation procedures are followed. Experience with field safety and coordination is valued.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• No experience necessary, preferred experience with construction or hard labor.
• Ability to pass company’s pre-employment exam that also consists of a drug screen and physical.

Responsibilities

• Work beyond the traditional 8-hour workday; available to work Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays to meet operational needs.
• 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 derrick harness, lanyard, SRL’s, chains and cables, drill line and sand line.
• Lead the crew in 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 skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Education

High school Diploma/GED or equivalent

Job description

Steel Energy Services seeks a Rig Relief Operator in Williston, ND to support rig operations under the direction of a Rig Manager. You will organize the crew, conduct safety meetings, and manage materials and equipment for contracted services.

You will guide the crew in rigging up and down, perform post-rig inspections, and ensure safe operation procedures are followed. Experience with field safety and coordination is valued.