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Floorhand- Wyoming District

Floorhand- Wyoming District - (Requisition ID: 230000AE)

Description

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.


Title: Floorhand
Overview:
The job of the Floorhand is to safely and efficiently perform all manual labor tasks on the drilling floor and B.O.P. area. The Floorhand works under the direction/supervision of the Driller, but reports directly to the Rig Manager.
Key Relevant Tasks:
  • Operating of the tongs and slips to connect and dis-connect drill pipe, tubulars, casing and drill bits or tools
  • Performing all maintenance of the equipment and physical space of the drill floor
  • Rig up and down procedures, nipple up and down and care of the B.O.P. system
  • Monitoring and operation of the shakers
  • Assisting the Derrickhand within the mud pit, mud pump and chemical sack rooms
  • Performing housekeeping activities on the drill floor including washing, chipping and painting
  • Assist the Motorman with offloading / back loading supplies, equipment, pipe, etc
  • When trained, relieve the Derrickhand in the derrick
Essential Functions:
  • Attention span to stay alert and attentive for up to 12 hour tour while performing sometimes repetitive and monotonous tasks
  • Able to works 7 or 14 days on and 7 or 14 days off, including holidays, weekends and or days and nights.
  • Able to receive verbal and written instructions
  • Must be able to stand and walk for a minimum of 4 hours at any one time, including standing and walking on steel decking as well as gravel, board roads and mud, snow and ice
  • Must be able to repetitively lift and carry items weighing upwards of 60 lbs up and down stairs, repetitively swing 20 lbs sledge hammers as well as torque on wrenches / open / close valves requiring upwards of 160 lbs of torque
  • Repetitively be able to lift / carry 100 lbs sacks, pull drill slips with another employee(200 + lbs), latch / unlatch tongs as well as rack back drill pipe continually throughout the 12 hour tour
  • Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl throughout the tour work shift while wearing Personal Protective Equipment at all times
  • Listen for unusual noises that signify equipment and machinery problems
  • Other duties as required by the Driller, Derrickhand or Rig Manager

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ability to perform essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations
  • Ability to wear respiratory protective devices
  • Ability to successfully completion of Floorhand Training at the NDUSA Training
Center
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from the rig

Preferred Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 7 months experience as a Floorhand for another drilling company

Job: OPERATIONS

Primary Location: United States Of America-Wyoming-Casper-(Nabors Drilling, USA) Wyoming

Since our founding in 1952, Nabors has grown from a small land drilling business in Canada to one of the world’s largest drilling contractors. At the beginning of 1990, our fleet consisted of 44 actively marketed land drilling rigs in Canada, Alas...

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July 23, 2023

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