Workover Rig Operator

The primary responsibility of the Workover Rig Operator will be to support the efforts on a 3 to 5 person crew servicing oil and gas wells in the Uintah Basin. Position on the rig will be assigned to one of the following, based on your skill set and training: helper, deck hand, driller or pusher.

UDES offers competitive benefits that include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, a retirement plan, paid time off and opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities:

- Will be assigned one of the following roles based on prior experience, training and demonstrated abilities: helper, deck hand, driller or pusher. Responsibilities will vary based on assigned position.

- Perform workover rig services on oil and gas wells as part of a 3-5 person crew

- Operate the rig and equipment as requested by the company contracting the rig

- Conduct preventative maintenance and basic repairs to workover rigs and related equipment; reports any maintenance issues to the maintenance team.

- Assists in setting up, taking down and transporting workover rigs.

- Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures and create a safe working environment.

- Routinely participate in learning activities and apply knowledge/skill to the job.

- Ensure all activities are accurately documented.

- Commit to safe work practices through situational awareness, following standard operating procedures, receiving constructive criticism and watching out for the health and wellness of others.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Solid workover rig experience

- Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication

- Basic problem solving and organizational skills

- Comfortable and able to complete the physical aspects of the job including controlling the break handle while installing a BOP, controlling a sand drum while swabbing, general maintenance of the rig, etc.

- Deals effectively with personality conflict and can quickly diffuse tension on the work site

- A positive team player

- Stable work history, preferably in an oil field/workover rig environment

- Mechanically Inclined

- Can work independently with minimal supervision

- Committed to working safely at all times including a commitment to the policies and procedures of the operation

- Must pass a pre-employment physical, reference checks, drug screen, motor-vehicle report and criminal background check

- Must be able to attend and pass all tests associated with job related coursework. This may includes, but it not limited to: OSHA, HazMat, Safeland, etc.

- Willing to reliably fulfill the designated work schedule

Education/Experience:

- 2+ years of workover rig experience preferred

- Stable work history, preferably in an oil and gas or industrial environment

- Heavy equipment licenses or certifications preferred

- Class A or B CDL Preferred

- Valid driver licenses

- High School Education or equivalent

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to climb a ladder and work high up in the derrick

- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions: extreme wind, rain, cold, etc.

- Comfortable be able to complete the physical aspects of the job including heights, bending stooping, routinely lifting 75 lbs, walking long distances on uneven terrain, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

- Myton, UT 84052: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person