Well Service Operator (USC)

Location is: California 

$29.00 - $34.00 an hour

The Well Service Operator runs the rig and sees to its proper maintenance and is the on-site crew leader, giving instruction, coaching, and directing the activities of the crew.

• Works in a safe, healthy and environmentally protective manner
• Understands and is capable of performing the jobs of WSTrainee, WSFloorhand and WSDerrickhand
• Keeps a detailed work order book for billing practices
• Manages and communicates well with crew members and instructs them in safe work habits
• Completes daily tickets & safety programs and forms
• Oversees and is responsible for the work site, well control, and others on location
• Oversees and is responsible for proper maintenance, upkeep and cleanliness of rig
• Verifies proper rig up/down procedures, BOP operation and mud pump operation
• Oversees and is responsible for well site cleanup at end of day and end of job
• Maintains a positive relationship with the customer and third party contractors
• Reports and corrects any unsafe work practices and safety hazards
• Participates, trains and takes a leadership role in all safety programs, processes and requirements
• Attends Operations Training up to two times per year and up to five days per training at designated locations
• Performs other duties as directed by management

The employee must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Pass a post-offer physical examination, fitness testing, safety aptitude test, drug tests & background check
• Provide proof of and maintain proper legal authorization to work in the United States
• Speak and read English well enough  to understand verbal and written safety postings, alerts and announcements, communicate with co-workers and be able to participate in job safety analysis meetings
• hold a valid driver’s license and pass a motor vehicle record check based on Ensign’s driving criteria

• Understands and is capable of reading all safety / training requirements and materials
• Develops an understanding of all major rig components and the necessary mainenance

• Works in a manner that insures personal safety and the safety of fellow crewmembers
• Maintains a professional, effective, and polite relationship with other Ensign employees and suppliers
• Strives continuously to develop a greater knowledge of the total operations, including the duties and responsibilities of each position
• Works well as a team player and demonstrates willingness to share knowledge to advance knowledge and skills of others
• Respects chain of command and follows through on instructions
• Handles conflict with patience and professionalism

• Understands all well service operations and procedures
• Understands all down hole situations
• Performs basic to intermediate math calculations
• High School diploma or GED is preferred

• Business Ethics – Understands fully Ensign’s ethics policy and its application in all business dealings including contractual agreements and contract negotiations
• Business Policies - Understands and agrees to follow all of Ensign’s Policy and Directives and procedures as set forth in the Ensign Company Policy and Basic Directives Handbook for Employees
• Certifications – Maintains technical and safety certifications required by company or government agencies; remains current on all OSHA, EUSD and other required training
• Drug-free workplace - Conforms to a drug-free workplace, not be under the influence of mind-altering prescription or non-prescription drugs, including alcohol and other drugs of abuse.
• Occupational Health and Safety – Understands fully the Ensign Health and Safety policy and self-responsibility for own health and safety at work; Demonstrates responsibility to avoid adversely affecting the health and safety of others through any act or omission
  • Uses the correct protective clothing and equipment as provided by Ensign and guards against misuse or damage to such equipment
  • Reports any hazardous situations arising in the workplace that cannot be self-corrected, or injury incurred during the course of work, no matter how minor
  • Avoids injury resulting from manual handling tasks, by use of risk assessment, correct mechanical handling equipment and correct manual handling techniques