Floorhand

Summary

Serves in entry-level capacity on drilling crew under immediate supervision of Driller and receiving direction from Derrickman and Motorman. Supports drilling rig set up, operation and dismantling. Racks and move tubulars and makes up and breaks out drill string in absence of automated equipment. Dopes threads and inspects drill string. Maintains tools and equipment and performs housekeeping around rig. Relieves Derrickman or Motorman, as assigned, to gain experience for promotion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Qualifications

Education

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Minimum 2 years recent oilfield, heavy construction, mining, farming, ranching or military work experience requiring significant, sustained physical effort and mental alertness over full course of extended workdays in all weather conditions.

Other Requirements

Ability to read and write.

Capability to work and communicate effectively in team environment.

Familiarity with function, safe use and basic maintenance of variety of machines and tools.

Valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; taste or smell; and talk or hear. Frequently required to lift or exert force up to 100 pounds. Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Regularly exposed to wet or humid non-weather conditions; moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; and vibration. Noise level in work environment usually is loud.