Floorhands (Western Canada)

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, coor...