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Killam Development

Workover Rig Floor Hand

Killam Development, Freer, Texas, United States, 78357

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Job Description SUMMARY: A Workover Rig Floor Hand is responsible for performing services on oil wells utilizing a double, single, and Pole Rig. The duties of the floor hand include assisting in rigging up/down, pulling/laying rods, tubing, casing and other functions as specified by the rig operator.

Essential Duties

Picks up/lays down pipe and latches tubing in elevators

Rigging up & down, including handling guidewire hydraulic jacks, pads/boards, and emergency gear

Handle tubing, rods, casing and associated equipment such as rod strippers, polish rods, etc. Operate rod wrenches, tongs, elevators, and associated equipment

Assists in lifting, removing, installing and operating well head pump, jacks and performs other tasks as designated by the rig operator

Operates the mud pump

Manages tools on the workover rig floor and assists in daily maintenance

Attends and participates in safety meetings

Requirements

Education:

Must have a high school diploma, equivalency or equivalent experience.

Experience:

Must have one - two (1-2) years of experience within oil and gas workover rigs, drilling rigs, production facilities, pipeline labor or equivalent experience.

Skills:

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Must possess organization and problem‑solving skills

Must be able to work with a team

Must be able to lift 70 lbs and perform physically demanding work

Must be able to communicate using oral and basic written communication

Basic ability to read and understand maintenance/operations manuals

Strong mechanical skills

Strong planning, organizational, delegation, and time management skills to set priorities and meet assigned deadlines

Strong problem‑solving skills to develop realistic solutions and recommend actions preventing problems

Licenses/Certifications:

Current Texas driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record preferred.

Physical Requirements

Stand for long periods of time

Lift 50–70 lbs with or without assistance

Able to quickly move hands, lay together with arm, grab, manipulate, or assemble objects

Coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing, or lying down

Perform physical activities requiring arms and legs, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling of materials

Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information through verbal communications

Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents; operate various types of machinery and handheld equipment

Walk moderate distances on slippery, even, and/or uneven surfaces

Stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, turn, or crawl

Climb and balance on stairs, metal/wooden beams, ladders, or other structures/elevated areas

Working Conditions

Work primarily at job site performing work in outdoor weather conditions with exposure to extreme cold, heat, and noise depending upon project site; may also include dust, fumes, chemicals, harsh/hazardous solvents or disinfectants

Electrical components, power lines, or other electrical hazards

Rebar, blades, or other sharp objects/tools

High elevations, trenches, or crawl spaces

Possible travel during the work day between jobsites; occasional overnight travel unlikely

Work irregular hours to include nights and weekends

Other Requirements

Follow all applicable company, state and federal safety and environmental rules and regulations in assigned areas

Adhere to and perform functions according to company and OSHA safety guidelines

Work in a cooperative team environment

Maintain clean and orderly work area

Adhere to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, professionalism, and discretion

Support a culture of customer satisfaction

Follow and exchange basic instructions, information, and guidelines

Participate in training and development opportunities offered to maintain knowledge of current practices and safety knowledge

Communicate and comprehend instructions/directions in accordance with safety requirements, ensuring no language barriers exist between employees and supervisors

Wear personal protective equipment as required, such as steel‑toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, and the like while on the job sites

Maintain regular, timely, and predictable attendance

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

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