Floorhands (Western Canada)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Located in SW Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Northern British Columbia - Floorhands are primarily responsible for handling drilling equipment on the drilling rig floor and keeping the rig and location clean and orderly. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: - Assists the other crewmembers in their duties, including maintenance and repair of rig equipment, and he/she is a general all-around worker on the rig. There are usually two Floorhands on a crew, although smaller rigs may have only one. This is a manual labour position that involves making connections on the rig floor to connect and disconnect pipe smoothly and efficiently, assist with casing, and general housekeeping around the rig site. - Be prepared to work on a rotating shift schedule that operates twenty-four hours a day - Be able to work safely and quickly, and think ahead to the next procedure - Be in good physical condition (strength, coordination and agility are necessary) - Enjoy working as a member of a team and mentoring fellow crew members new to the rig - Committed to working remote operations involving camps, when required TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: - Mechanical inclination - Safety minded...