Snubbing Operator - ISS

International Snubbing Services; Arnaudville (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Matching 401(k)

Paid PTO & Holidays

Disability & Life Insurance (company‑p

Job summary

International Snubbing Services in Louisiana seeks a Snubbing Operator to join our expert team. Training occurs at the Arnaudville facility, with field work across the Gulf of Mexico and Texas, supported by lodging subsidies and rotating schedules.

Responsibilities include supervising rig-ups, operating unit controls, and mentoring crew while prioritizing safety and efficiency in live well operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of live well operations experience.
• Knowledge of operating 150K, 225K, 340K, 460K and 600K snubbing units.
• Ability to supervise rig-up and crew for snubbing and HWO operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assign responsibilities for rig up of the unit.
• Strip ram to ram or through the annular.
• Rig up and function the choke manifold.
• Operate jack during pipe light/heavy conditions and make up BHAs.
• Fish and strip out of the BOP stack; in snub mode.
• Instruct personnel on rig-up/down of the unit.
• Instruct on inspection and starting power packs.

Skills

Live well operations

Rigging supervision

BOP/pressure control

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Snubbing Units knowledge

Hydraulic workover equipment

Job description

Since 1982, International Snubbing Services (ISS), a Superior Energy Services subsidiary, has provided industry leading well-intervention services. Areas of expertise include hydraulic workover (HWO), snubbing, well control, blowout prevention, P&A, offshore drilling, intervention solutions, and equipment. The company's experienced teams are trained to the highest level of certification and backed by our enhanced and proven equipment.

Join our well-intervention team! ISS is seeking a Snubbing Operator to join our team of snubbing and hydraulic workover specialists. Career path advancement is accessible through specialized training and mentors who are committed to helping you learn about the snubbing and HWO process.

This position is subject to a training period at the ISS facility based in Arnaudville, LA, and various field locations. Once trained, job locations are primarily the Gulf of America and Texas land-based sites. Lodging, meal subsidies, and currently running rotating schedules are provided by ISS, based on the assigned project. Example: 28 days on/14 days off

Position Requirements and Responsibilities

• Supervise and assign responsibilities for rig up of the unit.
• Strip ram to ram or through the annular.
• Rig up and function the choke manifold.
• Operate jack during pipe light and pipe heavy conditions / crossing balance point, and make up BHA’s.
• Fish and strip out of the BOP stack; in snub mode.
• Provide instruction in the rig-up/down of the unit.
• Instruct personnel on inspection and starting power packs. (Hydraulic or Mud Pump).
• Set the pumps on hydraulic power pack.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• 5+ years’ experience with live well operations
• Knowledge and understanding of the Operation for 150K, 225K, 340K, 460K and 600K Snubbing Units

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Basic Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• 100% Company Paid short-term & long-term disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Employee Job Referral Bonus Program

We are an Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against any job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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