Floorhand

Job Description

Responsible for assisting in the safe and efficient operations of the rig and carrying out a variety of physical activities on the drilling rig floor.

Responsibilities

• Strictly adhere to and enforce all safety procedures.
• Responsible for immediate reporting to Driller of all accidents and incidents.
• Responsible for assisting Derrickman with the mud pump and drilling fluid system maintenance.
• Responsible for assisting Motorman with essential functions of drilling operations.
• Must be able to train and later act as a Motorman in the Motorman's absence.
• Responsible for tripping pipe and making connections.
• Responsible for assisting with the mud mixing.
• Assist with keeping equipment and rig in safe and good working order.
• Responsible for keeping rig, equipment, and location clean.
• Responsible for operating forklifts, heavy equipment and auxiliary equipment.
• Must be able to travel extensively to other locations, including rural areas, other states and internationally, to work where the rig is operating.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Must be able to work overtime when necessary.

Requirements

• The ability to understand procedures and instructions to the areas of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school.
• Must have basic knowledge and understanding of mechanical operations.
• Must have mechanical knowledge of equipment.
• Must have the ability to follow instructions and work in cooperation with others.
• Must be able to safely operate a forklift, heavy equipment and auxiliary equipment.
• Must be able to communicate in English with other employees and read and write at a level that will enable to perform the work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and visually in a clear and effective manner including in noisy and low illumination environments.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner.
• Must possess at any time a valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT's auto insurance carrier.

Physical Requirements

• This job requires sitting approximately 10% and standing up to 90%.
• The ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly.
• Must be able to wear any required protective equipment, as required by safety procedures and regulations.
• Must be able to frequently climb to and work off of elevated platforms, ladders and walkways.
• Must be able to work at extreme heights and in confined spaces.
• This job requires standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Must be able to work in severe weather conditions.

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