JOB Summary

The Floorhand’s job is to safely and efficiently provide the manual labor required to operate the equipment on the drilling rig floor. This includes the operation of tongs and use of drilling slips to assemble and disassemble drilling pipe and collars, operation of hoists to raise/lower equipment and personnel as well as hand tools, sledge hammers and large pipe wrenches to maintain and repair equipment. The Floorhand participates in a variety of activities in repairing, maintaining and cleaning the rig equipment. This may include chipping and painting, the physical movement of equipment, the mixing of chemicals and the greasing, oiling and washing of equipment, walls and floors. The Floorhand performs these tasks under the close supervision of the Driller.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand the requirements of the Company Management System (to include policies, procedures, and expectations) and perform duties in accordance with them.

• Propose recommendations for improvements to the Company Management System or practices.

• Understand that everyone has the responsibility, authority, and obligation to interrupt an operation if a condition or behavior is observed which could cause harm to people, assets or the environment and act on understanding as required. (Stop work authority)

• Identify hazards in the workplace and report them to the Driller.

• Participate in pre-tour and pre-task meetings.

• Work under the direction of the Driller and/or Rig Manager.

• Perform maintenance and repairs on rig equipment as directed by the Driller.

• Work on the rig floor during tripping operations as directed by the Driller.

• Operate pipe handling equipment on the drilling location.

• Maintain good housekeeping on the drilling location to include rig components, offices and accommodations.

• Report incidents, equipment failures, system failures and abnormalities as per Company procedures.

• Train and mentor new Floorhands as they are assigned to the rig.

Minimum Qualifications / SKILLS

High School diploma or equivalent