
Workover Rig Floorhand-SSE (CDL Holder)
ND Energy Services, Dickinson, ND, United States
Summary
A Workover Rig Floorhand‑Trainee is an inexperienced individual responsible for learning and performing all activities conducted on the workover rig floor. The role involves training on a rig, learning to pick up and lay pipe, assist in maintenance, and operate equipment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Work with a three to five person crew performing maintenance and repairs on oil & gas wells
Participate in training on the rig for 2 to 3 weeks to learn and perform the essential duties of a floorhand
Learn to pick up/lay pipe and latch tubing in elevators
Assist in loading and off‑loading pipe and other items
Assist in daily maintenance on the workover rig
Learn to manage tools on the workover rig floor
Assist with rigging up and rigging down the workover rig
Operate the mud pump, pipe wranglers, mix fluids, and perform equipment upkeep
Pass 60‑day, 90‑day, and 180‑day written exams and evaluations
Understand and apply all completed course/training materials, policies, and procedures
Demonstrate ability to perform job responsibilities and graduate on time from the training program
Work in the shop or assist in NDES yard maintenance when necessary
Assist in repairs and prepare the workover rig for deployment when necessary
Attend and participate in daily and monthly safety meetings
Comply with company, customer, and health & safety policies and regulations
Report incidents immediately to Rig Supervisor
Work in all weather conditions
Perform other duties as directed by management
Required Skills
Work in a fast‑paced environment
Report to work on time and be fit for duty
Possess organizational and problem‑solving skills
Collaborate with a team
Lift 75 lbs. and handle physically demanding work
Communicate using oral and basic written communication
Pass pre‑employment drug & alcohol screening and participate in the random testing pool
Pass a background check and motor vehicle record check
Arrange reliable transportation to and from work
Qualifications
The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Work Environment
This job operates in an outside environment. The role routinely works in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, heat, wind, rain, etc.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full‑time position that typically works a 14‑day on/7‑day off rotation once released from the training rig. The position regularly requires long hours and weekend work (including holidays) as job duties demand.
Licenses & Certifications
Class A or B CDL
Education & Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent
Previous workover experience preferred
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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A Workover Rig Floorhand‑Trainee is an inexperienced individual responsible for learning and performing all activities conducted on the workover rig floor. The role involves training on a rig, learning to pick up and lay pipe, assist in maintenance, and operate equipment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Work with a three to five person crew performing maintenance and repairs on oil & gas wells
Participate in training on the rig for 2 to 3 weeks to learn and perform the essential duties of a floorhand
Learn to pick up/lay pipe and latch tubing in elevators
Assist in loading and off‑loading pipe and other items
Assist in daily maintenance on the workover rig
Learn to manage tools on the workover rig floor
Assist with rigging up and rigging down the workover rig
Operate the mud pump, pipe wranglers, mix fluids, and perform equipment upkeep
Pass 60‑day, 90‑day, and 180‑day written exams and evaluations
Understand and apply all completed course/training materials, policies, and procedures
Demonstrate ability to perform job responsibilities and graduate on time from the training program
Work in the shop or assist in NDES yard maintenance when necessary
Assist in repairs and prepare the workover rig for deployment when necessary
Attend and participate in daily and monthly safety meetings
Comply with company, customer, and health & safety policies and regulations
Report incidents immediately to Rig Supervisor
Work in all weather conditions
Perform other duties as directed by management
Required Skills
Work in a fast‑paced environment
Report to work on time and be fit for duty
Possess organizational and problem‑solving skills
Collaborate with a team
Lift 75 lbs. and handle physically demanding work
Communicate using oral and basic written communication
Pass pre‑employment drug & alcohol screening and participate in the random testing pool
Pass a background check and motor vehicle record check
Arrange reliable transportation to and from work
Qualifications
The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Work Environment
This job operates in an outside environment. The role routinely works in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, heat, wind, rain, etc.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full‑time position that typically works a 14‑day on/7‑day off rotation once released from the training rig. The position regularly requires long hours and weekend work (including holidays) as job duties demand.
Licenses & Certifications
Class A or B CDL
Education & Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent
Previous workover experience preferred
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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