Floorhand/roughneck (Drilling)

Ensign Energy Services Inc. is an industry leader in the drilling of deep, complex, challenging wells. Our horizontal and directional drilling teams are among the world’s most skilled and experienced and they are fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology. We’re a team of innovators with expertise in deep, complex and challenging wells. Committed to consistency, we work hard to ensure that every aspect of the pre-planning process is aligned to ensure downtime is minimize and production is maximized.

We are currently looking for experienced Floor Hand(s) to support our business in the area of **Bonnyville, Cold Lake and Brooks, AB.**

**SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS**

The Floor Hand, also called Roughneck, is normally the starting position on the drilling crew. The Floor Hand 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. The normal workstation of a Floor Hand is the rig floor. There are usually two Floor Hands on a crew, although smaller rigs may have only one. Floor Hands must learn to use wrench-like tongs and be able to connect and disconnect pipe smoothly and efficiently. Floor Hands also assist in laying casing into a well after is has been drilled.
- Be prepared to work on a rotating shift schedule that operates twenty-four hours a day. Be well-coordinated
- Be able to work safely and quickly, and think ahead to the next procedure.
- Be in good physical condition (strength and agility are necessary)
- Enjoy working as a member of a team.
- Understand that some operations involve work at remote locations involving camps.

**OTHER DUTIES**
- 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

**MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS**

**Required Certification**:

- WHMIS 2015
- H2S Alive
- Standard First Aid
- EnCAAP training
- Certificates depending on the type of well & location

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
- Required to complete Ensign’s HR/HSE Induction
- Any Site Specific training required by Operator

**INCENTIVES**
- $250 Bonus - 5 Day Work
- $750 Bonus - 30 Days Work (Must be 100% complete orientations to receive payment) Immediate enrollment in dental/medical benefits - Life/Disability is after 500 hours.
- Enroll in company savings plan after 3 months w/Ensign.

Company: Ensign Drilling Inc.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $34.00-$36.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- oil and gas: 1 year (preferred)