Floorhand

Floorhand

Floorhand

US - Archer

Archer is a global energy service company with more than 50 years' experience, 5000 employees and operations in more than 40 locations worldwide. We provide industry leading high quality services and innovative technology to optimize our customer's energy solutions. We are committed to providing renewable energy services in the energy transition and are working towards a net-zero target by 2050.

We are Archer.

Please visit www.archerwell.com for further information on our business, people and values.

Diversity in Archer's workforce makes us far stronger, we therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply for a job with us, regardless of age, gender, functional ability, nationality or ethnic background.

Key Responsibilities

The Floorhand is responsible for maintaining a clean, organized and safe rig floor and supporting the Driller and wider rig team in safe and efficient drilling, P&A and well-servicing operations. Duties include handling tubulars, operating hydraulic/manual tongs and slips, dressing and maintaining floor equipment, and assisting with BOP installation, high-pressure flow lines, rig moves, rig-up/rig-down and other operational activities.

The role also supports mud and fluid systems, including pump operation and maintenance, mud sampling, basic weight/viscosity checks, chemical handling, shale shaker maintenance and screen changes. The Floorhand may assist with cementing activities, including mixing and pumping cement plugs, and post-cementing clean-up.

The Floorhand works closely with the Driller and other crew members, assists with planning and execution of tasks, provides task-level guidance to Roustabouts when assigned by onsite leadership, participates in handovers and meetings, and performs other job-related duties as assigned.

The position requires travel offshore via boat or helicopter and for extended periods of time.

Qualifications & Experience

Required US Certifications / Credentials:

Some certifications or credentials may be obtained after hire; however, the ability to obtain and maintain required certifications, credentials, offshore access requirements and customer/site requirements is a condition of employment.

• OPITO Tropical HUET with Emergency Breathing System
• Swing Rope / Personnel Transfer
• Fall Protection / Working at Heights and Rescue
• Fire Fighting / Hot Work / Firewatch
• Qualified Rigger - API RP 2D
• First Aid / CPR / Bloodborne Pathogen
• H2S Awareness & Respiratory Protection
• IADC RigPass - SafeGulf and SafeLand
• IADC Well Control - Introductory Level, Surface
• Offshore Medical / Fitness for Duty
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Experience:

• 1-2 years' experience in an equivalent Floorhand role
• Drilling contractor experience, preferably including Plug & Abandonment
• Modular rig experience, snubbing and / or hydraulic workover units
• Experience with hydraulic systems, diesel engines and pumping systems
• Basic knowledge of cementing operations, including volumes, displacement, mixing and pumping

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the role, including standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights, lifting/carrying job-related equipment, wearing required PPE and working in outdoor field conditions, including exposure to extreme heat, cold, wind, rain and other environmental conditions.
• Must be able to travel offshore by boat or helicopter and work rotational schedules or extended offshore assignments as required.
• Subject to applicable company, customer and regulatory requirements, including drug and alcohol testing, safety training, site access requirements and fitness-for-duty standards.

Personal Skills:

• Able to work independently and effectively as part of a team
• Strong communication, coaching and mentoring skills
• Good planning and time-management abilities
• Practical problem-solving skills
• Strong commitment to safety and operational discipline

Equal Employment Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation:

Archer Oiltools Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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About this position

Title:

Floorhand

Company:

US - Archer

Workplace:

Lafayette, LA, USA

Employment type:

Shift / Turns

Work location:

On-site

Webpage:

www.archerwell.com

Sector:

Private

Job type:

Permanent

Positions:

3

Application deadline:

08.11.2026

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Michael Grindrod

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