Motorhand (Western Canada)

JOB SUMMARY

T he 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

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
• Ensure that pop valves on the compressor are working properly
• Never wash down the generator and electrical panels with a water hose at any time.
• Keeping the Driller informed as to the need for hand tool repairs or replacement
• Ensures that all covers are replaced on switches and connection boxes after repair
• Checking and maintaining safety equipment, fire extinguishers and breathing apparatus
• Ensuring that the tool rests used on stationary electric grinders are installed and no more than 3mm (1 / 8") clearance between the tool rest and the wheel
• Be prepared to work on a rotating shift schedule that operates 24 hours a day
• Be well‑coordinated
• Be able to work safely and quickly, and think ahead to the next procedure
• Be in good physical condition (strength and agility are necessary)
• Enjoy working as a member of a team
• Understand the some operations involve work at remote locations involving camps

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS

OTHER ACCOUNTABILITIES

Occupational Health and Safety – Understands fully the Ensign Health and Safety policy and self‑responsibility for own health and safety at work; Demonstrates responsibility to avoid adversely affecting the health and safety of others through any act or omission

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