Rig Up Hand

Position Summary:  A Rig Up Hand will assist with safely and efficiently rigging-up/rigging-down various jobs on location, loading/unloading trailers with necessary equipment and supplies, and cleaning, maintaining and rebuilding equipment in the field as well as in the yard. A Rig-Up Hand (Non-CDL) will not operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle for the company.

This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Abides by all Well Werks Energy Safety and Operational Policies and Procedures. Must understand and comply with all safety rules and company policies.
• Must abide by all Customer Safety policies and procedures while on customers job site.
• Installs, repairs, removes and maintains various company tools and equipment, and exhibit proficiency within a six month period.
• Work in the shop/yard testing, repairing, cleaning, painting, and maintaining equipment and parts as needed.
• Assists in pre-job safety meetings to include review of job safety analysis (JSA) process.
• Maintains open lines of communication with District Manager and various customers before, during and after job completion.  Ensures management is appropriately informed of area activities and attends meetings as required.
• Ensure all necessary equipment & supplies are loaded/staged in order to be at job site when scheduled.
• Prepare paperwork including, but not limited to, DVIR, JSA, Rig-Up & Rig-Down Sheets, Job Checklist, and Loadout Forms.
• Assist in maintenance of Equipment, vehicles and trailers in the Field and on location
• Follow all procedures/polices on rig ups and rig downs
• Must be able to receive certifications to operate forklifts. Telehandlers, man lifts, and other necessary equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SPECIALIZED DUTIES BY LEVEL:

• Level I (6 months minimum or cumulative 1 year previous experience):
  • Learn functions and mechanic of the equipment used in the multiple services provided in Well Testing to include safety systems, pumps, valves, rigging mechanisms, pressure testing equipment, 1502 iron, plug valves, plug valve manifolds, plug catchers/part catchers, sand traps, test separators, flare stacks, generators, pumps/filter pods, compressors SandX tanks, Superloops, DeSanders, hydraulics and combustors.
  • Learn to tear down and reassemble gate valves, plug valves, dump valves, back pressure valves, and pilots.
  • Learn to communicate with managers, Service Company, third party monitors and company personnel on location.
  • Learn to troubleshoot and replace malfunctioning parts on company equipment as well as on completion and production equipment as needed.
  • Learn to maintain equipment repair logs as needed.
  • Learn SOP processes and work instructions for the multiple services provided in the Well Testing Product Line per specific district.
  • Learn to communicate with operator representatives on reports/paperwork including but not limited to damage reports, invoices, equipment tracking, etc.
• Level II (12 months minimum or cumulative 1-2 years’ previous experience):
  • Must be able to tear down and reassemble gate valves, plug valves, dump valves, back pressure valves, and pilots.
  • Must be able to communicate with managers, Service Company, third party monitors and company personnel on location.
  • Must be able to troubleshoot and replace any/all malfunctioning parts on location as needed.
  • Must be able to maintain equipment repair logs as needed.
  • Knowledgeable on the SOP processes and work instructions for the multiple services provided in the Well Testing Product Line per specific district.
  • Must be able to communicate with operator representatives on reports/paperwork including but not limited to damage reports, invoices, equipment tracking, etc.
  • Training and mentoring Level I Rig Up Hands.
  • Learn the operation procedures, processes and materials used by the various service companies on location.
  • Learn to rig-up, operate, and troubleshoot multi-well ESD systems.
• Level III (18 months minimum or cumulative 2-4 years’ previous experience):
  • Learn functions and mechanic of the SandX tanks, Superloops, DeSanders, and hydraulics.
  • Learn to document any and all necessary repairs/maintenance on equipment and communicate with Yard Manager.
  • Proficient on the SOP processes and work instructions for the multiple services provided in the Well Testing Product Line per specific district.
  • Training and mentoring Level I & II Rig Up Hands.
  • Knowledgeable of the operation procedures, processes and materials used by the various service companies on location.
  • Must be able to rig-up, operate, and troubleshoot multi-well ESD systems, and assist with coordination of all equipment and crew during rig-up and rig-down.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to travel an extensive amount of days; be on call 24/7 and be able to work across state lines
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Must be proficient with a computer/laptop including Company applications (iScout, UKG Pro, etc.).
• Ability to work and drive-in all-weather conditions. 
• Ability to operate hand tools.
• Basic math skills.
• Must have mechanical abilities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Familiar with tools and equipment utilized by company, preferred.

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree GED preferred
• One plus years’ experience in oilfield work, or related field preferred
• Must be able to travel for extensive amount of days and be on call 24/7.
• Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) preferred, but not required
• Must maintain a safe driving record as prescribed by company policy.
• Must successfully pass pre- and post-employment drug and alcohol tests per company policy.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty to assigned standards.  The requirements listed are representative of knowledge, skill, and or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
• Ability to meet qualifications to drive per company standards and policies; if required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to frequently lift and move materials up to 75 pounds or less unassisted.  Anything 76 lbs. or more requires mechanical assistance or a team lift.
• Requires pushing and pulling up to 140 pounds of force, bending, standing, kneeling, carrying, sitting, climbing for extended periods of time each day.
• Must be able to swing 8-10 pound hammer repetitively.
• Requires appropriate PPE to be worn; safety glasses, steel toe boots, ear plugs etc.…
• Requires exposure to moderate noise levels.
• Exposure to warm, hot and cold temperatures.
• May be required to be clean shaven.