Motorhand

Job Description

Horizon Drilling

Title: Motor Hand

Reports to: Driller

General Summary of Position: The Motorhand position is deemed to be a “Safety Sensitive” position due to the proximity of heavy industrial machinery. A Motorhand provides manual labor as required to operate and maintain the rig’s diesel and electric engines.

The Motorhand orders tools and replacement parts for these engines and is responsible for testing the machinery for operability and safety and is required to clean and maintain engines at all times. They also operate and maintain the boiler systems. Motorhands are responsible for the training, supervising and assisting of the other crew members as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regularly maintain drilling rig engines, transmissions, heating systems, diesel-electric generators and motors, hydraulic systems and other mechanical equipment.
• Monitor inventories for fuel, oil filters, lube oils, greases and other service items.
• Maintain equipment logs and preventative maintenance records as required.
• Operate and maintain the engines that run the draw works, turn rotary table and circulate drilling fluid.
• Ensure usage of proper safety equipment.
• Ability to follow directions, comply with company guidelines and work safely.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work safely and plan.
• Strong Leadership skill.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Strong communication skills and good organizational skills.
• Strong Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Ability to judge distance and spatial relationships.

Experience:

Previous hands-on experience in all positions up to and including Motorhand.
Certifications and Licenses:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid H2S Alive Certification.
• Valid CSO Certification.
• Confined space entry and rescue certification.
• Fall Protection and Rig Recue for rig work.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to and from site.