P&A Floor Hand

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

– Floor Hand

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

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

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and written in English.
• Work may be performed in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to work a varied rotational schedule and travel as job requires.
• Basic problem solving and organizational skills.
• Able to perform duties with protective equipment, H2S respirator where required; potential hazards include working near or with heavy tools and moving machinery
• Long periods of standing, squatting, kneeling, reaching or similar activities may be necessary
• Basic oilfield well servicing experience;
• Valid state issued driver license with acceptable motor vehicle records (MVR).
• Reliable telephone (cell phone) communication and transportation
• Able to clear pre-employment drug/alcohol and job-relevant screens
• High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent is preferred.
• Ability to interact with others in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once
• 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.
• A minimum of one (1) year rig floor operation experience.