Derrick Hand

Axis Energy Services - Odessa, TX

Full-time

Odessa, TX

Support Activities for Mining

About the position

The Derrick Hand is a crucial member of a workover rig crew, responsible for performing various services on workover rigs. This role involves working at heights and handling heavy equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. The Derrick Hand reports to the Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor or Rig Operator and plays a key role in rigging operations and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the operator in rigging up and down, lining up the well service rig with the well.
• Perform servicing on the well.
• Responsible for all elevated work associated with rigging up/down.
• Responsible for all work performed for the rod basket and tubing board.
• Operate tubing elevators for standing tubing in the derrick.
• Assist in picking up or laying down tubing, manually lifting the tubing from the rack onto the work floor or vice versa.
• Set hydraulic jacks, handle pads/boards, and assist in attaching the guy wires to the anchor.
• Assist in walking the rods when laying down rods.
• Report any safety hazards, accidents, or maintenance issues to the Tool Pusher/Field Supervisor.
• Ensure that work carried out follows Axis policies and procedures and according to Axis and customer safety programs.
• May be required to work floors or operate the rig when needed.
• May drive the crew truck as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent.
• Valid state issued driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR); CDL Class A or B preferred.
• Minimum (1) year of Derrick hand experience required; at least two (2) years of workover rig floor experience required.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and written in English.
• Must be able to work a varied rotational schedule and travel as job requires.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to access the work environment by use of a ladder at heights of 50 ft. or more.
• Long periods of standing, squatting, kneeling, reaching or similar activities may be necessary.
• Able to perform duties with protective equipment, working near or with heavy tools and moving machinery.
• Mobility, including entering confined spaces, enter areas by the use of ladders or other access devices; ability to bend, stoop, twist, stand, squat, crawl and walk.
• Ability to interact with others in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once.
• Basic problem solving and organizational skills.
• Reliable telephone (cell phone) communication and transportation.
• Able to clear pre-employment drug/alcohol and job-relevant screens.