Motorhand (Western Canada)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: The motorhand role works with the floorhand on the drilling rig floor, handling drilling equipment. This role is typically responsible for the general maintenance and upkeep of the engines and other equipment on location. The motorhand works closely with the floorhand and driller, and may relieve the driller once qualified to do so. If there is a designated trade person on site, the motorhand will assist with maintenance or focus their activities on working with the floorhand(s) and assisting with other tasks. INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS: Rig Manager, Driller, Derrickhand, Floorhand, Superintendent, Internal Service Personnel, HSE, HR EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS: Client Representatives, Third Party Services SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: - Maintains all engines and does all the general maintenance and repair around the rig - Ensuring that guards removed for maintenance purposes are replaced as soon as possible prior to the operation of the equipment - Maintain housekeeping around motors and oil house. Keep all oil and grease off the floor. Oilcans must be clean and water free - Checking that all fan belts are kept tight and report cooling system or oil leaks - E...