floorhand - oil and gas drilling

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Dangerous
• Wet / damp
• Noisy
• Odours

Tasks

• Manipulate sections of pipes or drill stems at rig floor during drilling and during removal and replacement of pipes, drill stems and drill bits
• Handle, sort and move drill pipes, tools, cement and other materials
• Clean up rig areas
• Assist in setting up, taking down and transporting drilling and service rigs and service equipment
• Drive trucks to transport materials and well service equipment

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Oil Sands Safety Association (OSSA) basic safety orientation (BSO)
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate
• Confined Space Entry Training
• Rig Worker Fall Protection

Field work location experience

• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Maritimes
• Ontario and / or Quebec
• Prairies region
• Territories

Security and safety

• Medical exam
• Drug test

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Team player

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Pension plan