Floorhand - Colorado, Utah & Wyoming

Detailed Description:

• Frequently lift and place slips weighing approximately 150 pounds with another person during the tourwork shift.
• General upkeep of the rig and drilling floor; includes regular sweeping, shoveling, cleaning, painting, washing of equipment, and related housekeeping duties.
• Use iron roughneck, slips, and tongs to properly handle and connect/break sections of drill pipe.
• Assist in rig moves: help with rig-up/rig-down, nipple up and down blowout preventers, assist with general assembly and maintenance, and help prepare new location.
• Regularly check rig and equipment for any problems and safety issues.
• Assist with inspecting, slipping, and cutting drilling line.
• Responsible for picking up and laying down tubulars, attaching or detaching pick-up lines, and the hook up and tear out of flare and degasser lines.
• Assist Motorhand with preventive maintenance and repairs of equipment and motors, pipe, and off-loading materials, as well as checking/changing oil and coolant on engines.
• Assist Derrickhand with watching and maintaining shakers, mud pits, and pumps.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• Wear required PPE at all designated times, which could include but is not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, coveralls, work gloves, respirator, and hearing protection.
• Inspect safety equipment and PPE for wear and replace as needed.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects.
• Work in a heavy industrial environment which includes working around constantly moving overhead machinery, being in close proximity to loud equipment, and handling potentially hazardous chemicals.
• Take initiative and work independently during downtime.
• Support other crewmembers by carrying supplies, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, and other additional tasks as assigned.
• Work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others, including coworkers and third parties.

Job Requirements:

• Physical Abilities:
• Ability to stand and walk while wearing steel-toed boots and PPE for a minimum of 3.5 hours and up to 12 hours without being able to sit.
• Able to repetitively climb steep stairs and be able to lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces.
• Must be comfortable working at heights (50 ft. or greater) for extended periods of time.
• Able to stay alert and focused up to 12.5 hours while performing repetitive and routine activities.
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl throughout the tourwork shift.
• Skills & Experience:
• Prior experience or ability to use heavy-duty handheld and long-handled tools.
• Demonstrate clear communication skills including ability to read, write, and speak English as well as understand and promptly follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• Clear vision to judge near and far distances to maintain awareness of, watch, and report ongoing work activities to coworkers and third parties.
• Able to have accurate recall over short and long-term memory.
• Work Environment & Lifestyle:
• Able to work closely with others in the confined area of the drilling rig and may live together in crew quarters.
• Willing to travel to and work in remote locations on a rotational schedule which consists of 14 days on / 14 days off, working 12.5 hour shifts that can include days or nights as well as weekends and holidays.
• Willing to work mandatory and unscheduled hours outside of your assigned schedule with little or no advanced notice.
• Must be willing and able to attend and successfully complete classroom training and testing to qualify for a rig assignment.
• Able to successfully meet pre-employment testing requirements which may include, without limitation, pre-employment drug and alcohol test(s) and background checks, as well as drug and/or alcohol testing periodically during employment (subject to state and federal laws).

Minimum Qualifications:

• One (1) year stable related work history (e.g., farming, ranching, construction, heavy equipment, or other trade) or military service.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ months of experience working on a rig-based position for a drilling contractor.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Forklift Certification.
• Valid Well Control Certification, IADC WellSHARP.

Additional Details:

• This position requires the person to work outdoors for an entire tourwork shift in all kinds of weather conditions, including precipitation, cold/heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions.
• They will be exposed to the typical conditions of the local area where the rig is located.
• Southern states generally experience hot summers where temperatures range from 80° to low 100° with high humidity; winters have temperatures that generally do not go below 20°.
• Northern states generally have hot summers with similar conditions and have cold, windy winters, with low temperatures that can be as cold as -40°.

Rate of Pay:

• Starting at $27.00/hr.
• This role is classified as Hourly.
• The role is eligible to receive per diem.

Benefits:

• At Patterson-UTI, we are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to you and your family.
• Employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits based on timely election and any associated premium payments:
• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account with the appropriate Medical Plan
• Life Insurance
• AD&D and Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings
• Employee Assistance Program
• In addition, this role may be eligible for Paid Time Off as per Company policy.

Disclaimer:

• The wage and benefits information provided herein are accurate as of the date of posting.
• All terms and conditions of employment are subject to change at any time, without notice, subject to applicable law.