Motorhand

January 2, 2026

Job Description

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Understand the requirements of the Company Management System (to include policies, procedures, and expectations) and perform duties in accordance with them.
  • Propose recommendations for improvements to the Company Management System or practices.
  • Understand that everyone has the responsibility, authority, and obligation to interrupt an operation if a condition or behavior is observed which could cause harm to people, assets or the environment and act on this understanding as required. (Stop work authority)
  • Identify hazards in the workplace and implement sufficient controls to prevent incidents.
  • Participate in pre-tour meetings and participate in and/or lead pre-task meetings.
  • Work under the direction of the Driller and/or Rig Manager.
  • Take regularly scheduled readings of specific rig equipment and record them as directed by the Rig Manager.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs on rig equipment as per Company Maintenance System.
  • Communicate specific maintenance or repair needs to the Rig Manager as required. (i.e.: the need to have 3rd party or Region/Division field service technician’s assistance.)
  • Monitor and report the inventory of spare parts and lubricants for rig equipment as directed by the Rig Manager.
  • Work on the rig floor during tripping operations as directed by the Driller.
  • Operate pipe handling equipment on the drilling location.
  • Maintain good housekeeping on the drilling location to include rig components, offices and accommodations.
  • Report incidents, equipment failures, system failures and abnormalities as per Company procedures.
  • Train and mentor Floorhands who are interested in a Motorhands position.

PREREQUISITES:

  • Successful completion of pre-hire physical assessment and drug screen (including both urine and hair follicle).
  • Have the ability to climb and perform maintenance and repairs to heights up to 175’.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Complete all Company required training as per the People Development process.
  • Mathematical skills sufficient to perform calculations for equipment hours, usage of liquids and inventory of spares.
  • Computer skills to enter data in Company maintenance database as required.
  • Forklift certification.
Company
Independence Contract Drilling