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Fortis Energy Services is a leading oil and gas service company in the USA specializing in well completions, workovers, maintenance and plugging. Quality people and quality work are the principal factors behind our exceptional success rate, efficiency and safety record.

The successful candidate will have an outstanding track record of success in workover rig experience in operating heavy equipment while ensuring communication skills are effective and complying with all safety polices to ensure the team is always working in safe conditions.


OCCUPATION:

FLOORHAND - MIDLAND, TX

General Description of Occupation:

The Floorhand is part of the crew that works on a service rig and is responsible for servicing oil and gas wells. The duties of the Floorhand include assisting in rigging-up and rigging-down, running pipe and casing, and other functions specified by the customer or well operator. All duties are to be performed according to standard operating procedures in order to maximize the safety of all personnel at the work site and to most efficiently perform the task. The Floorhand may be required to work in the derricks or operate the rig if needed and qualified.


Work schedule: Varies

Number of days worked each week: Varies

Total hours worked each week including breaks: Varies

Time allowed for breaks and meals: No formal times established; breaks and meals are taken when appropriate and safe to do so.


Essential Functions of Job:

  • Lift, operate, rig-up and down the components of the rig and other equipment used on the location
  • Required to position, lift, attach, install and work with casing, drill pipe and associated well equipment such as pumps, swivels, catwalks, etc.
  • Operate tongs, elevators, and other related rig tools and equipment
  • Physically load and unload pipe or other materials without the use of tools or hoist equipment
  • Assists in rigging up and down, lining up the well service rig with the well
  • Sets hydraulic jacks, handles pads/boards and assists in attaching the guy wires to the anchor
  • Assists in picking up or laying down tubing, manually lifting the tubing from the rack onto the work floor or vice versa
  • Reports any safety hazards, accidents or maintenance issues to the rig supervisor
  • Ensures that work carried out is in compliance with company policies and procedures and according to safety regulations
  • Work on an elevated surface (tubing board) when needed
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills you’ll need:
  • Workover rig experience Required
  • Must have a "can do", customer services orientated approach
  • Ability to communicate both oral and written effectively
  • Must comply with all safety policies and procedures
Licenses and Certifications Preferred:
  • Safeland/PEC
  • Valid driver license
  • CDL
  • OSHA 10
  • Well Control School
  • H2S, Forklift/Manlift, and CPR/1st Aid
  • Any other heavy equipment licenses or certifications

Physical Requirements of Job:

Amount of each day spent: Standing: 50% Walking: 40% Sitting: 10%

Employee works: Inside: 10% Outside: 90%


While performing job, employee will be required:

lifting/carrying (0-100lbs) 15 times/hour 8-10 hours/day

pulling/pushing (0-75lbs) 15 times/hour 8-10 hours/day

to squat 7 times/hour 8-10 hours/day

to kneel 5 times/hour 8-10 hours/day

to climb ladders/stairs 4 times/hour 8-10 hours/day


Physical activity required:

Lift under 10lbs Frequently

Lift 10-25lbs Frequently

Lift 25-50lbs Frequently

Lift Over 100lbs Seldom

Carry under 10lbs Frequently

Carry 10-25lbs Frequently

Carry 25-50lbs Frequently

Carry Over 100lbs Seldom

Reach above shoulder Frequently

Reach at shoulder Frequently

Reach below shoulder Frequently


The working conditions may involve exposure to the following:

chemicals gases cold heat

dampness noise dust radiation

heights (0-110’) fumes winds ice


Other physical requirements:

  • Manual and finger dexterity
  • Hand/grip strength
  • Depth perception
  • Any other physical requirements that allow the employee to perform the job safely according to all company, local, state and federal regulations and requirements.

Safety equipment:

The following safety equipment is to be worn on the job (when applicable):

goggles face shields safety glasses hard hats safety belts

ear plugs steel toed boots tyvek suits SCBA gloves

H2S monitors fall protection FR Clothing


Other requirements:

  • Valid driver's license highly preferred
  • Pre-employment drug screen
  • Pre-employment physical
  • Pre-employment background and MVR check
Benefits you will receive:
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance
  • Health Benefits - your choice of three medical insurance plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan – all with significant premium contributions from Fortis
  • Traditional and Roth 401K plans, offering a 100% company match for up to 3% of your salary and a 50% match on the next 2%, available at 6 months of full-time employment
  • Other supplemental insurances
  • Paid time off that begins accruing on your first day
  • Highly competitive wages
  • Opportunity for advancement
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