P&A Floor Hand

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

The Floor Hand position is part of a 4-5 person Plug & Abandonment (P&A) 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.

Job Functions/Duties

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

• Able to clear pre-employment drug/alcohol and job-relevant screens
• Basic problem solving and organizational skills.
• Work may be performed in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• 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.
• Ability to interact with others in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once
• Reliable telephone (cell phone) communication and transportation
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and written in English.
• Able to perform duties with protective equipment, H2S respirator where required; potential hazards include working near or with heavy tools and moving machinery
• Must be able to work a varied rotational schedule and travel as job requires.
• Long periods of standing, squatting, kneeling, reaching or similar activities may be necessary
• 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).
• High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent is preferred.