Crane/Tower Operator jobs in Hobbs, NM

A Rig Operator leads a workover rig crew, and is responsible for performing and safely operating well workover components and services.

• Operates rig and well servicing equipment

• Guides, directs, supervises and assists workover rig crew and contractors adhering to all AWS HSE safety policies and best practices

• Performs basic routine maintenance of rig and equipment such as daily equipment inspections, checking and adding oil or other fluids, etc.

• Conducts troubleshooting on all related AWS equipment

• Drives rig and other commercial vehicles over various types of road conditions and terrain, including highways, rural roads including paved and gravel

• Follows and supports all AWS HSE a policies at all times

• Conducts job safety analysis and directs crew on job scope for the day

• Regularly coaches and trains other crew members on job expectations

• Knows and uses appropriate PPE at all times

• Maintains all employee-related paperwork, including time sheets, driver logs, trip sheets, etc.

• Runs accurate tallies in tubing string and rod stream

• Fills in for Floorhand, Derrickhand, etc., as needed

• May serve as direct relief and support for Foreman

• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor

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  One (1) year experience as a rig operator, required

• Prior experience as a floorhand and derrickhand, required

• Knowledge of downhole conditions and ability to troubleshoot, required

• Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment

• Possess basic maintenance and mechanical skills to perform rig repairs as needed

• Has problem solving and organizational skills

• Valid driver license with clean drive record

• Class B permit for CDL, preferred

• Ability to communicate, read & write in English

• Ability to clear/pass pre-employment screening, testing and job-relevant hiring requirements.

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States, as required by law

• Able to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on routine basis

• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and color vision

• Able to deal with wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat/cold

• Work environment may include moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic chemicals, airborne particles and moderate to loud noise, requiring consistent use of appropriate PPE