Summary:

Supports workover wellsite operations by operating and maintaining workover equipment while maintaining safety standards. Supports Workover Field Supervisor and more senior equipment operators in preparing for and executing workover operations. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

Leads pre- and post-job vehicle and equipment inspections and associated paperwork and/or reports. Drives equipment to and from various locations. Leads rig up, rig down, and maintenance of workover equipment including workover unit, pressure control equipment, pumps, tanks, manual/hydraulic pipe handler, tools and other equipment as needed. 

Complies with Company Safety procedures, ensuring a safe work environment. 

Able to lead pre-job safety meetings, draft JSA with appropriate job steps, and participate in other general meetings as needed. Actively identifies issues/hazards and provides mitigations related to workover equipment, tools, and procedures for executing workover operations. 

Confirms that fuel and fluid levels are kept at healthy operating thresholds on designated service units.  

Executes operations as WO derrickman. Ensures that derrick and associated equipment are in good working condition. Performs associated derrick maintenance (grease crown, inspecting fingerboards, etc.) as necessary.  

Operates the rig floor, pulling/laying down tubing, rods, tools, and occasionally casing. 

Operates hydraulic pipe handler and workover pump. Performs inspections as necessary on pump and pipe handler ensuring equipment is in good working condition. 

Operates equipment on location including man lift, fork-lift, pumps, and tanks. 

Performs pre-job inspection of well and surface equipment. Records casing/tubing pressures. 

Drives the crew company vehicle to and from location. 

Identifies and informs Workover Field Supervisor and crew of any operational deficiencies, or if any concerns are raised as to proper operational procedures.  

Conducts maintenance and general upkeep of the designated units and all support equipment. 

Monitors, inspects, and adjusts all major equipment during operations to ensure the adequate operation of all equipment. Listens to motors, hydraulic pumps, and other equipment to detect faulty operations or potentially adverse well conditions. Reviews information from material, events, or the environment to detect or assess problems. 

Promotes and takes an active role in improving the quality of services provided.   

Mentors Equipment Operators I & II on running equipment, performing maintenance, and execution of workover operations. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience                                                  

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Language Skills                                                              

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of hiring organization.  

Mathematical Skills                                                     

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of hiring organization.  

Reasoning Ability   

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

Computer Skills                                                             

Ability to utilize email and a variety of mobile and web-based applications to record work hours and communicate with various Team Members within the hiring organization. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

A valid Class C driver’s license is required. 

A valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License is preferred. 

(A valid DOT medical examiner’s certificate (Medical Card) is required with Class A or B CDL.) 

Motor vehicle record (MVR) reflecting no convictions for recurring or serious violations or accidents. 

Well Control certification is preferred.  

Other Skills and Abilities                                                           

Strong organizational and time management skills. 

Strong verbal communication skills. 

Effective working both individually and as part of a team. 

Other Qualifications

N/A 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to work in outside weather conditions and near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.