Floor Hand

Job Description

Job Description

***This job has preference to qualified local job seekers within 60 miles of our Axis Bryan, TX facility.

The Floor Hand position is part of a 4–5-person workover rig crew on a well service rig, who are responsible for performing services on oil and gas wells requested by the customers of Axis Energy Services. The primary responsibilities of a Floor Hand include but are not limited to assisting in rigging up and rigging down, pulling, and laying down rods, tubing and casing, and other functions specified by the Rig Supervisor or other designated individual. All duties are performed in a specified fashion to maximize the safety of the entire crew while meeting customer expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• The Floor Hand reports to their assigned Work-over Rig Supervisor.
• Assists the operator in rigging up and down, lining up the well service rig with the well.
• Sets hydraulic jacks, handles pads/boards, and assists in attaching the guy wires to the anchor.
• Operates rod wrenches, tongs, elevators and other associated rig tools and equipment during well servicing operations.
• Assists in picking up or laying down tubing, manually lifting the tubing from the rack onto the
  work floor or vice versa.
• Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig.
• Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools.
• Cleans up spills.
• Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
• Reports any safety hazards, incidents, or maintenance issues to the Rig Supervisor.
• Ensures that work carried out follows company policies and procedures and according to safety regulations.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs.
• Position requires long periods of standing and sitting and the ability to work long hours if necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent is preferred.
• Basic oilfield well servicing experience.
• A minimum of one (1) year rig floor operation experience.
• Valid state issued driver license with acceptable motor vehicle records (MVR).
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and written in English.
• Must be able to work a varied rotational schedule and travel as job requires.
• Work may be performed in all weather conditions.
• Mobility, including entering confined spaces, enter areas by the use of ladders or other access devices; ability to bend, stoop, twist, stand, squat, crawl and walk.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• 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.
• Ability to interact with others in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once.
• Basic problem solving and organizational skills.
• Reliable telephone (cell phone) communication and transportation
• Able to clear pre-employment drug/alcohol and job-relevant screens.