Derrickhand - Righand - Floorhand

Derrickhand Job Description The Derrickhand works under the direction of the Rig Operator. This individual is part of a crew that is responsible for the maintenance and day to day operation of the service rigs. Derrickhand duties include but are not limited to: Competent with rig and all equipment Performs general maintenance of draw works Loads and off-loads pipe and assists in rig movement Checks snub lines, pull Iines, shackles and cable clamps to verify condition Checks dies in slips and tongs and all safety and riding belts to verify condition Responds to emergency situations including hydrogen sulfide detection and major mechanical or structural failures Knowledge of types of pipe Latch and unlatch tubing and rods Knowledge of how pumping units run Prepare and set up rig for workover Knowledge of thread types, tubing sizes and rod sizes Knowledge of working derricks Diagnose well problems Cut and thread pipe Perform service maintenance on rigs