Derrick Hand- Drilling Rig

Job Summary:

Assists the Operator with any equipment maintenance and leading the crew. An ability to work at heights is also an essential aspect of this position as Derrick-hands must often climb the derrick and guide the pipe into the derrick structure. The Derrick-hand uses a safety harness and special climbing apparatus to reach the higher levels of the derrick while performing his duties.

*The drilling rig for this position is located in Vernon, Texas.*

Schedule:

Nightshift, 6PM-6AM

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Competent with rig and all equipment
• Performs general maintenance of rig
• Loads and off-loads pipe and assists in rig movement
• Checks snub lines, pull-Iines, shackles and cable clamps to verify condition
• Checks dies in slips and tongs and all safety and riding belts to verify condition
• Responds to emergency situations including hydrogen sulfide detection and major mechanical or structural failures
• Trips pipe – uses slips, tongs and elevators
• Knowledge of types of pipe
• Latch and unlatch tubing and rods
• Wrench rods
• Knowledge of how pumping units run
• Prepare and set up rig for work-over
• Knowledge of thread types, tubing sizes and rod sizes
• Knowledge of working derricks and drill floor
• Diagnose well problems
• Cut and thread pipe
• Perform service maintenance on rigs
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Able to read, speak and write English.
• Be physically fit, as this position requires strength and stamina.
• Able to work under stressful conditions at times.
• Strong work ethics of integrity and honesty striving for excellence in all activities employing accompanying communication.
• Dependability, reliability, fulfilling responsibilities.
• CPR certified preferred.
• OSHA Safe-Land certified preferred.

Interstate Explorations, a Wilks Brothers company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.