Motorhand

Job Description

The Motorhand’s primary duty is to ensure that all equipment is operating and functioning properly and execute minor repair work on equipment.  The Motorhand is responsible for the generators, equipment, and systems that power the rig and drilling activities.  Additional responsibilities include off-loading materials, maintaining equipment, and assisting in rig up and rig down.

The Motorhand works closely with and oversees Floorhands on the rig floor, assists the Derrickhand as needed, and assists the Driller in day-to-day operations.

Detailed Description

Lift and place slips weighing approximately 150 pounds with another person occasionally during the tour work shift
Independently use heavy-duty handheld and long-handled tools
Listen for unusual noises that signify equipment and machinery problems
Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects
Take initiative and work independently during downtime
Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all designated times which could include but is not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, coveralls, work gloves, respirator, and hearing protection
Regularly inspect, maintain, and repair generators, equipment, and SCR or VFD house
Responsible for hydraulic and electrical systems and equipment
Ensure that all preventative maintenance is performed on all equipment and that all log sheets and maintenance sheets are filled out correctly and are up to date on all required equipment
Responsible for daily inspection of the following: working order of all main engines, air compressors and air system, electrical equipment, BOP and accumulator, engine radiators, circulating water pumps, oil transfer pumps, and the running order and blow down of the boiler
Work in a heavy industrial environment which includes working around constantly moving overhead machinery, being in close proximity to loud equipment and handling potentially hazardous chemicals
Inspect main engines every tour for proper working order by checking the following: oil level, coolant, gauges, possible oil leaks, noise and vibrations and changing oil as needed
Provide instructions, train, and oversee Floorhands during drilling activities
Regularly check rig and equipment for problems and safety issues on an ongoing basis
Use forklift to off-load and move materials
In charge of all lock-out/tag-out of breakers
Keep a daily log of maintenance and repair activities
Assist Derrickhand with mixing chemicals and other mud maintenance as needed
Assist with rig up / down procedures
General upkeep of the rig and drilling floor; includes regular sweeping, shoveling, cleaning, painting, washing of equipment and related housekeeping duties
Support other crew members as needed, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and other additional tasks as assigned
Other duties as assigned that may be outside of this job description