Floorhand Jobs

The job of the Floorhand is to safely and efficiently perform all manual labor tasks on the drilling floor and B.O.P. area. The Floorhand works under the direction/supervision of the Driller, but reports directly to the Rig Manager.

Key Relevant Tasks:

• Assisting the Derrickhand within the mud pit, mud pump and chemical sack rooms
• When trained, relieve the Derrickhand in the derrick
• Assist the Motorman with offloading/backloading supplies, equipment, pipe, etc.
• Performing housekeeping activities on the drill floor including washing, chipping and painting
• Monitoring and operation of the shakers
• Rig up and down procedures, nipple up and down and care of the B.O.P. system
• Operating of the tongs and slips to connect and disconnect drill pipe, tubulars, casing and drill bits or tools
• Performing all maintenance of the equipment and physical space of the drill floor

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to repetitively lift and carry items weighing upwards of 60 lbs. up and down stairs, repetitively swing 20 lbs. sledge hammers as well as torque on wrenches and open/close valves requiring upwards of 160 lbs. of torque
• Other duties as required by the Driller, Derrickhand or Rig Manager
• Able to receive verbal and written instructions
• Able to work 14 days on and 14 days off, including holidays, weekends, or days and nights.
• Listen for unusual noises that signify equipment and machinery problems
• Repetitively be able to lift/carry 100 lb. sacks, pull drill slips with another employee (200 +lbs.), latch/unlatch tongs as well as rack back drill pipe continually throughout the 12-hour tour
• Attention span to stay alert and attentive for up to 12-hour tour while sometimes performing repetitive and monotonous tasks
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl throughout the tour work shift while wearing Personal Protective Equipment at all times
• Must be able to stand and walk for a minimum of 4 hours at any one time, including standing and walking on steel decking as well as gravel, board roads and mud, snow and ice

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have reliable transportation to and from the rig
• Ability to perform essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations
• Ability to wear respiratory protective devices

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7 months of experience as a Floorhand
• High school diploma or equivalent