Packer/Packager, Hand jobs in Shreveport, LA

OCCUPATION: Snubbing Hand

General Description of Occupation:

The Snubbing Hand is part of the crew that works on a snubbing and is responsible for servicing oil and gas wells. The duties of the Snubbing Hand include assisting in rigging-up and rigging-down the unit, assisting rig crews, and other functions specified by the customer or well operator. All duties are to be performed according to standard operating procedures in order to maximize the safety of all personnel at the work site and to perform the task most efficiently.

Essential Functions of Job:

• Lift, operate, rig-up and down the components of the snubbing unit and other equipment used on the location
• Operate tongs, elevators, and other related tools and equipment
• Physically load and unload pipe or other materials without the use of tools or hoist equipment
• Sets hydraulic jacks, handles pads/boards and assists in attaching the guy wires to the anchor
• Assists in picking up or laying down tubing, manually lifting the tubing from the rack onto the work floor or vice versa
• Reports any safety hazards, accidents or maintenance issues to the rig supervisor
• Ensures that work carried out is in compliance with company policies and procedures and according to safety regulations
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Physical Requirements of Job:

Amount of each day spent: Standing: 50 % Walking: 40% Sitting: 10%

Employee works: Inside: 10% Outside: 90%

While performing job, employee will be required:

lifting/carrying (0-100lbs) 15 times/hour 8-10 hours/day

pulling/pushing (0-75lbs) 15 times/hour 8-10 hours/day

to squat 7 times/hour 8-10 hours/day

to kneel 5 times/hour 8-10 hours/day

to climb ladders/stairs 4 times/hour 8-10 hours/day

Physical activity required:

Lift under 10lbs Frequently

Lift 10-25lbs Frequently

Lift 25-50lbs Frequently

Lift Over 100lbs Seldom

Carry under 10lbs Frequently

Carry 10-25lbs Frequently

Carry 25-50lbs Frequently

Carry Over 100lbs Seldom

Reach above shoulder Frequently

Reach at shoulder Frequently

Reach below shoulder Frequently

The working conditions may involve exposure to the following:

chemicals gases cold heat

dampness noise dust radiation

heights (0-110’) fumes winds ice

Other physical requirements:

• Manual and finger dexterity
• Hand/grip strength
• Depth perception
• Any other physical requirements that allow the employee to perform the job safely according to all company, local, state and federal regulations and requirements.

Safety equipment:

The following safety equipment is to be worn on the job (when applicable):

goggles face shields safety glasses hard hats safety belts

ear plugs steel toed boots tyvek suits SCBA gloves

H2S monitors fall protection FR Clothing

Other requirements:

• Valid drivers license highly preferred
• Pre-employment drug screen
• Pre-employment physical
• Pre-employment background and MVR check

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance
• Health Benefits - your choice of three medical insurance plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan – all with significant premium contributions from Fortis
• Traditional and Roth 401K plans, offering a 100% company match for up to 3% of your salary and a 50% match on the next 2%, available at 6 months of full-time employment
• Other supplemental insurances
• Paid time off that begins accruing on your first day
• Highly competitive wages
• Opportunity for advancement