Floorhand

Parker Wellbore

Floorhand

Broussard, LA +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    The Floorhand position is a rig crew member whose primary work station is on the rig floor, however the duties and responsibilities are prominent in every aspect of drilling the well, manual handling of tubular and tools, making up or breaking out during making connections or tripping pipe. The position is responsible for the processes of rigging up/down, drilling and completing the well. Also, maintaining circulating, rotating, hoisting and well control systems.

    Responsibilities

    • Provide visible leadership with a Total Ownership attitude. Owns safety standard.
    • Supervise and ensure the safety of drilling crew as well as efficient operations during tour of duty.
    • Enforce, clarify, and follow Company policies, standards, and procedures.
    • Follow the client’s daily drilling plans.
    • Promote operational excellence through procedural discipline.
    • Ensure crews achieve Company and client competency standards.
    • Train and supervise crew members on standard operating procedures to include, but not limited to, proper care and maintenance of the rig and drill string, including lubrication of equipment and housekeeping.
    • Delegate work effectively with a clear definition of requirements and expectations.
    • Responsible for morale and order within crew.
    • Ensure Parker Drilling’s Competency program – Authorized to Operate (ATO) and Approved Competent Operator (ACO) are applied and followed.
    • Ensure Client competency compliance is applied and followed.
    • Straps and measures tubular, casing and tools as required.
    • Performs pipe tripping operations (consists of using slips, safety clamps tongs and elevators).
    • Performs break out and make up connections during drilling, back reaming or tripping operations (consists of using slips, safety clamps tongs and elevators).
    • Operates and maintains the rig floor mud bucket.
    • Performs general maintenance of drilling equipment pertaining to the drilling of the well, including the circulating, rotating, hoisting and well control systems.
    • Performs safe operation of the rig floor hydraulic winches and man rider winch.
    • Inspect snub lines, jerk lines, shackles and cable clamps to ensure they are always in good working condition.
    • Inspect and check dies in slips, tongs (and elevators if applicable) to ensure they are always in good
    • working condition.
    • Inspect and check all rig floor safety belts to ensure they are always in good working condition.
    • Assemble well-control or pressure-control equipment on the wellhead.
    • Lines up valves, hoses, hard piping for fluid transfer to and from support vessels.
    • Performs mud pump repairs and general pump maintenance, including disassemble, reassemble or oil change and filters.
    • Mixes mud materials and chemicals as required.
    • Performs loading and unloading of tubular from the catwalk, including attaching and removing of lifting equipment or elevators.as required.
    • Performs housekeeping and cleanliness around the rig floor working area.
    • Performs alignment of stand pipe manifolds and bleed off lines.
    • Cleans the mast and substructure with a high-pressure steam cleaning unit.
    • Performs scrubbing and cleaning of rig equipment and drilling packages as required with rig wash.
    • Performs chipping and painting on drilling packages and equipment as required.
    • Comply with platform emergency response plan or station bills during emergencies and/or drills.
    • Perform additional duties, responsibilities, and special projects as may be directed.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Able to identify and understand functionality of various rig equipment.
    • Able to identify and understand functionality of various tubular sizes and thread types.
    • Knowledgeable and proficient in basic rigger’s role to ensure safe lifting operations are performed.
    • Knowledgeable of mechanical systems and be skilled at working with hand and power tools.
    • Knowledgeable of and capable of operating forklifts, gantry cranes, tubular shuttles as required.

    Can demonstrate knowledge and execution of the following operations :

    • Drilling and well operations
    • Dropped objects prevention
    • Line of fire, zone of exclusion and safe zone operations
    • Pipe measurement, number, strapping and tallying of pipes
    • Tripping and back reaming
    • Running casing and completions
    • Must have good verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate in English with staff, management, customers and vendors.
    • Must possess sound reasoning skills, common sense and the ability to follow directions.
    • Must possess basic mathematical skills (equivalent to a high school education).

    Education, experience, and certifications :

    • High School diploma is required
    • Must be able to obtain appropriate Offshore or, Onshore certifications
    • Should have at least 2 years of work experience.

    Additional qualifications

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    Working Conditions

    The demands of each position may vary by region and/or function. All demands must be met in order to perform the essential functions of the job. Essential functions are routinely performed on the job and removal of these functions would fundamentally change the position. Based on the region or job function, demands include but are not limited to the following:

    FIELD

    • Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
    • Ability to work in remote, isolated environments
    • Ability to work in hazardous and noisy conditions
    • Ability to work in enclosed spaces
    • Ability to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment and/or power tools
    • Ability to work at heights
    • Wear Personal Protective Equipment as required
    • Frequent standing, walking, stooping or kneeling
    • Must be able to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 pounds
    • Ability to work in a team environment taking into consideration alternative and diverse perspectives
    • Ability to comprehend, remember and follow directions and comply with all company policies, procedures and standards

    OFFICE

    • Frequent standing, walking, stooping or kneeling
    • Use of repetitive wrist and hand movements at a computer
    • Sit/stand while performing sedentary work
    • Ability to work in a team environment taking into consideration alternative and diverse perspectives
    • Ability to comprehend, remember and follow directions and comply with all company policies, procedures and standards

    Additional Information

    Parker Wellbore Applicant Privacy Notice

    This notice explains how Parker Wellbore and its affiliates (“ PW ”) collect and use personal data during the application process.

    PW collects personal data directly from applicants and through employment agencies, background check providers, and others, like online sources, former employers, and references. If personal data is not provided when requested, PW may not be able to evaluate your application. Depending on the location and position, requested personal data may vary, but PW commonly collects:

    • Personal identifiers, such as name, contact details, and employment eligibility
    • Details about education and professional development, including degrees, qualifications, and work experience

    PW uses personal data to evaluate applicants, manage business operations, and comply with legal obligations, including for government or regulatory investigations or legal proceedings involving PW.

    PW processes applicant personal data for specific purposes relying on appropriate legal bases as needed, including obtaining an applicant’s consent for processing. Consent may generally be withdrawn at any time. Processing also may be necessary for contract performance. Examples of processing related to contract performance include evaluating applicants, making employment offers, and employee onboarding. Processing activities may also be necessary for PW’s legitimate interests, such as preventing fraud or illegal activity; ensuring network security; processing applicant information for recruitment and hiring; equal opportunity reporting; and human resources management. PW may process an applicant’s personal data without knowledge or consent when required or permitted by law.

    We process sensitive personal data only when necessary to meet legal obligations, with additional safeguards as required by law. Depending on the role, applicants may need to disclose criminal history, and we may conduct background checks when permitted. PW is dedicated to equal employment opportunities, occasionally processing information on ethnicity, race, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, gender, and age for such purposes. Providing this information is voluntary.

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    In accordance with applicable law and subject to certain restrictions, applicants may have the right to know what personal data we process and to review, access, correct, delete, port, and/or restrict or object to our processing of personal data. These rights can be exercised by submitting requests to HR.SharedServices@parkerwellbore.com. PW will honor rights provided by applicable law, unless an exception or restriction prevents us from fully honoring the request, in which case PW will explain this in our response. PW does not disclose information that could compromise others’ privacy, unless legally required. If our response does not meet your expectations, you may seek assistance from your local data protection authority.

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    Parker Wellbore provides equal opportunity for all people and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military service, veteran’s status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

    If an applicant has a disability, the applicant may request accommodations when needed to enable that person to perform their essential job functions or to allow that person to participate in employment.

  • Compensation
    $33-$33
  • Locations
    Anchorage, AK • Broussard, LA