Derrickhand (Dickinson, ND). Comp Wages + Benefits. 3 Mths Exp, High School.

Derrickhand to work closely with and oversees the Floorhands and Motorhand and works under the supervision of the Driller and assists in day-to-day operations.

Job Details:

• Stand or stand and walk for a minimum of 3.5 hours and up to 12 hours without being able to sit and while wearing steel-toed boots 
• Frequently climb steep stairs
• Frequently climb ladders and work while wearing a harness on an elevated platform
• Independently use heavy-duty handheld and long-handled tools
• Utilize proper hand signals when working on the board to communicate with others
• Work independently while staying on task for the majority of the tour work shift
• Demonstrate clear communication skills including ability to read, write and speak English as well as understand and promptly follow verbal and written instructions in English
• Take initiative and work independently during downtime

• Frequently measure mud weight and viscosity using a scale and timer
• Regularly maintain and inspect mud systems (mud levels, pumps, shakers, and tanks)
• Regularly check rig and equipment for problems and safety issues on an ongoing basis
• Performs preventative maintenance on all equipment above the rig floor and all equipment associated with the drilling fluid system
• General upkeep of the rig and drilling floor; includes regular sweeping, shoveling, cleaning, painting, washing of equipment and related housekeeping duties
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all designated times which could include but is not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, coveralls, work gloves, respirator, and hearing protection
• Inspect the following items in the derrick every tour: all hanging sheaves for wear and grease; all lights on derrick; boom and boom lines; derrick climbing device and derrick ladder; and the stand pipe and Kelly hose

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete all duties of a Floorhand and Motorhand
• Must be comfortable working at heights (50 ft. or greater) for extended periods of time
• Able to repetitively climb steep stairs and be able to lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces
• Ability to frequently climb ladders and work while wearing a harness on an elevated platform.
• Demonstrate clear communication skills including ability to read, write and speak English
• Understand and promptly follow verbal and written instructions in English; along with the ability to provide clear and understandable verbal, non-verbal and written direction to others in English. 

• Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl throughout the tour work shift
• Clear vision to judge near and far distances to maintain awareness of surroundings, work with moving pipe, watch and report ongoing work activities to coworkers and third parties
• Accurate recall over short and long-term memory
• Able to stay alert and focused up to 12.5 hours while performing repetitive and routine activities
• Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects

• Willing to travel to and work in remote locations on a rotational schedule which consists of 14 days on / 14 days off, working 12.5 hour shifts that can include days or nights and as well as weekends and holidays
• Willing to work mandatory and unscheduled hours outside of your assigned schedule with little or no advanced notice
• Must be willing and able to attend and successfully complete classroom training and testing to qualify for a rig assignment
• Able to successfully meet pre-employment testing requirements which may include, without limitation, pre-employment drug and alcohol test(s) and background checks as well as drug and/or alcohol testing periodically during employment (subject to state and federal laws)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Internal applicants will have at least 3 months of experience as a Motorhand and the external applicant will have at least 3 months of Derrickhand experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 months of experience as a Derrickhand
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent