Derrick Hand

Job summary

Perform derrickhand duties, including pipe handling, equipment checks, and rig maintenance, while following safe work practices and keeping the worksite orderly. For the tank position, monitor and maintain the mud system and assist with mixing and transfers; coordinate with the driller and crew, report hazards, and support less experienced crew members.

Job details

Derrick Hands - Tele Double Drilling Rig Location: Near Bonnyville, Alberta Schedule: 20 days on, 10 days off Start: Immediately Pay: $49.10 per hour, plus full benefits Excalibur Drilling is hiring experienced derrickhands for steady work on a tele double rig near Bonnyville. *Each crew has two derrickhands: one stick derrickhand and one tank derrickhand. Responsibilities Perform derrickhand duties safely and efficiently, including pipe handling, equipment checks, and rig maintenance. For the tank position, monitor and maintain the mud system and assist with mixing and transfers. Work closely with the driller and crew, keep the worksite orderly, and report hazards promptly. Support less experienced crew members where appropriate. Qualifications Previous derrickhand experience, preferably on a tele double rig Ability to perform physical work, work at heights, and follow a 20-on, 10-off schedule Mechanical aptitude and strong communication and teamwork skills Current safety tickets, including Fall Arrest, H2S Alive, and First Aid Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test Please apply with your resume and current safety tickets. We thank all applicants for their interest.

What you’ll do

Perform derrickhand duties, including pipe handling, equipment checks, and rig maintenance, while following safe work practices and keeping the worksite orderly. For the tank position, monitor and maintain the mud system and assist with mixing and transfers; coordinate with the driller and crew, report hazards, and support less experienced crew members.

Requirements

Previous derrickhand experience is required, preferably on a tele double rig, along with the ability to perform physical work at heights and follow a 20-days-on, 10-days-off schedule. Candidates need mechanical aptitude, strong communication and teamwork skills, current Fall Arrest, H2S Alive, and First Aid tickets, and must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Benefits

• Full Benefits

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Derrickhand Operations
• Pipe Handling
• Equipment Checks
• Rig Maintenance
• Mud System Monitoring
• Mud Mixing and Transfers
• Hazard Reporting
• Working at Heights
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Fall Arrest
• H2S Safety
• First Aid

Job areas

• Energy
• Trades
• Security & Safety