Roustabouts are required to work on land based oil rig. The job is provided by a large oil company, operating in Tyumen region of the Russian Federation. Work is on 30/30 rotation schedule, but you can sign a contract for several months at once. Travel expenses, meals, lodging are paid by the oil drilling company. No delays with salary pay outs, you get paid after the expiry of the hitch. To qualify for the position, you must fill out the form.

Sorry, the job is no longer available, this Roustabout vacancy has been closed, or cancelled for other reasons.

Completion consultant

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Completion consultants, or completion supervisors, supervise workover and completion operations on behalf of the contract oil and gas operating company. These operations include hydraulic fracturing of vertical and horizontal wells, coil tubing cleanout, running tubing, casing and frac strings, setting down-hole pumps and rods, as well as pumping unit installation.


These IADC accredited courses have been designed to educate trainee roustabouts on the most basic drilling concepts. The knowledge of these concepts might help greenhand oil rig job seekers find entry level roustabout jobs on offshore rigs.

Roustabout training courses can be taken online through the Internet. As a new user you will have to sign up before you enroll into any of the roustabout courses that are available. Enrollees can select each or any of these courses:

1) Introduction to Drilling
2) Introduction to Well Control
3) Online Roustabout Training

Roughneck is the next low-end job on offshore oil rigs after the lowest role of a roustabout. Roughnecks work on rig floor machinery and in the mud room. They will assemble and dismantle the various pipes and drills, collect core samples, and maintain the drilling equipment. Roughnecks report to the motorhand, and assist him wherever necessary. As for the Motorhand, motorhands are responsible for the engines, drilling equipment and any other motorized machines onboard the rig. Motorhands inspect, maintain and assure the proper function of these tools, and are also responsible for identifying broken parts and ordering new parts as a replacement. Motorhands are in charge of the roughnecks and roustabouts, and report to the derrick hand and drillers.


Australia, Oil

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Five Australian energy companies signed an agreement on joint acquisition of oil and gas projects in Africa. The companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which allows them to combine resources to search for, evaluate and acquire rights to implement oil drilling projects. The member companies of the union, which signed the Memorandum, are Beach Petroleum Ltd., Baraka Petroleum Ltd., Adelphi Energy Ltd., ARC Energy Ltd., and Advanced Well Technologies Pty Ltd. The Australian companies immediately began evaluating projects, first in Africa and then in other parts of the world, which means more offshore oil job offers not only in Africa, but also around the world. Greenhand job seekers of positions of Offshore Roustabout, attention! Hoax Job Offers Recently a number of incidents have occurred where organisations falsely claim to be recruiting on behalf of TOTAL, or positions within TOTAL offered by people claiming to work or be affiliated to TOTAL. Please be advised that TOTAL, its subsidiaries and the organisations that it entrusts with its recruitment requirements do not and will not ask for money from applicants under any circumstance and at any point in the selection and recruitment process. Please note that these offers of employment are fraudulent. They do not originate from TOTAL nor are they associated with TOTAL in any way. All individuals who are successful in being offered employment by TOTAL will have been through a formal recruitment process, including an interview.

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Roustabout job description 1

Oil & Gas Roustabout (Oil Rig Roustabout is a low skilled worker who maintains all mechanical appliances present in the oil field. He or she sets up oil well "heads," oil lead lines connected to stock tanks. Roustabouts will maintain saltwater disposal pumps, lease roads, lease mowing, create dykes around tank batteries on a lease, etc. - this kind of the job description of Roustabout or something like that offshore and lendbased rig employment seekers could come across in popular editions like Wikipedia. What do employers and their recruiters say, though?

Roustabout job description 2

Roustabout position is responsible for supporting oil and gas operations on oil rig. Roustabout job on oil rigs is diverse and may vary on a daily basis, depending on many factors that include the type of rig. Roustabout works with equipment he or she is qualified to operate such as backhoe, Caterpillar, maintainer, forklift, trencher, trucks and trailers, water trucks, picker truck, vacuum truck etc. The daily duties of Roustabout, as per Roustabout job description, provided by Somont Oil company operating in Toole County, Montana, have at the time of writing this review included, but were not limited to what can be found on the following list:

  • Roustabout will install and repair pipelines, steel and PVC
  • Haul gravel for tank battery location and road upkeep
  • Dig pits and lines
  • Responsible for general cleanup and keeping Drilldeck tidy
  • Set well equipment at oil well locations, which includes cement pads and pumping units
  • Clean up oil spills
  • Install motors on equipment
  • Tank installation and repairs
  • General yard maintenance of ground and buildings
  • Haul pipe and rods
  • Responsible for tie-down of pumping units and installing counter weights for balancing pumping units
  • Good candidate for a vacancy of Roustabout must, as Roustabout job description reads, be proficient with all tools including air and electrical. Organizational skills in the area of ensuring efficient interactions between the various operational units (mechanical, rigs, oil production, gas operation are not needed, minimum initiative required. Typical career path: Roustabout, Roughneck, Foreman, Assistant Driller, Driller, Toolpusher, Drilling Superintendent.

Roustabout - Temporary Job in Aberdeen, UK. Job Description for this Roustabout job: Location: Aberdeen, UK. Salary: Negotiable day rate. Working Locations: Offshore oil rigs. Principal Requirements: Successful candidate for this Roustabout job should have met the the following requirements: experience: 12 months at Roustabout level, BOSIET, Medical, H2s basic training. Recruitment for this vacancy, which currently has been announced closed, was done by the Change International, one of the world's leading recruiters for Oil and Gas jobs that recruits workers and employees for different offshore drilling contractors on every continent and have built a global reputation for quickly placing candidates in contract and permanent posts with the world's major energy companies. The said recruiters claim, and we have reason to believe that's true, they have oil drilling job opportunities for candidates with both cyber and conventional experience onboard Platforms, Jack Ups, Semi Submersibles and Drillships operating worldwide, from Saudi Arabia to the Gulf of Mexico.

Roustabout job description 3

Atlantic Resourcing Engineering recruits candidates, who are Roustabouts, to work offshore in the North Sea. Roustabout job description by recruiter provides the desirable skills and certificates description: BOSIET / FOET, MIST, UK Offshore Medical, CA EBS, Fire Team Member / Leader Certificate, Helideck Team Member / Leader Certificate, Banksman Slinging (preferred but not essential). Job applicants' CV's/Resumés without previous offshore experience are not considered.

Roustabout at Kinder Morgan, Inc.

A full time job of Roustabout is offered by Kinder Morgan, Inc. in Texas. The job description reads: The Roustabout position plays a vital role in maintaining the safe and efficient operations of the Yates Field wells and production facilities. The Yates Field Operations employs a multitude of processes which include three central batteries for oil, water, and gas processing, over 1,700 wellheads and flow lines, over 80 active production stations, produced gas, CO2, and water gathering and injection systems, VRU's, NGL blending, booster pumps, and other associated infrastructure. Position Description: This vacancy is for a Production Roustabout in the Yates Field with a hiring range from a level 2 to a level 5 dependent on experience and skill set.

Field Hand / Roustabout - Oil & Gas Services NEW Midcentral Energy Services (MCE) - Waynoka, OK Company Description: Mature oil & gas services company headquartered in OKC, OK. Active in Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Roustabout Job Description: An entry level field hand is a member of a 4-man crew that operates machines and maintains equipment used in blow-out prevention assembly. This includes assembly, disassembly of prevention equipment such as blow-out preventers, spacer spools, double-studded adapters and flow-line valves, in addition to ram-blocks, spacer flanges and various other supplemental equipment. Salary Range: $15.00 - $19.00

Roustabout Foreman Key Energy Services, LLC. Sidney, MT

Pre-requisites: Good candidate for the position of Roustabout/Foreman should be able to demonstrate strong understanding of company safety processes and practices. Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED or equivalent. Good communication and effective interpersonal skills. Ability to understand, interpret and communicate company policies and procedures. Demonstrated experience in and knowledge of the roustabout industry.

Responsibilities of Roustabout/Foreman can be described as following: the lead Roustabout in this position on oil rig establishes and maintains a positive and safe work environment for the assigned roustabout crew. Performs maintenance of equipment in the assigned locations to ensure efficient operation. Conducts regular inspections of trucks and back hoe equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and properly and maintenance is done on a regular basis or as needed. Checks to ensure all roustabout crews are on location, prepared and equipped to carry out their assigned tasks at the scheduled time. Prepares daily work tickets summarizing work performed, materials used, costs and charges etc. Operates the assigned equipment in accordance with the terms and conditions specified by the customers. Should be ready to take additional responsibilities.

Roustabout Renegade Rentals - Williston, ND. Job Description: Position: Roustabout Type: Full-Time Pay Rate: $18/hour Responsibilities: Set up and maintain equipment at customer oil rigs Comply with all applicable policies. Handling materials up to approximately 80 pounds Operate assigned equipment according to customer instruction Completes necessary paperwork regarding work performed, materials used, costs and charges, etc. Other duties as assigned. Prior experience will be an advantage, candidate should be willing to relocate in Williston, ND. Recruiter: ZipRecruiter.

Stork Energy Resourcing matches candidates and clients across the global Oil & Gas industry. Job vacancies include drilling, construction, well services, engineering and technical. Roustabout position duties description: Applicants should have previous offshore experience in a similar role and hold the following certification: Fire Team Member, OPITO BOSIET / FOET, OPITO MIST, OGUK, Medical, Valid Banksman/Slinger. Other oil rig jobs: Senior Rig Electrician, offshore, North Sea; Base NDT Technician, Aberdeen, Pipeline Project Engineer, Electrical Technician, Roustabout, Rig Electrician, North Sea, Pipeline Operator, Project Engineer, Pipefitter, Medic, offshore platforms, Pipeline Supervisor, Derrickman, Offshore Construction Manager, Instrument Technician, Assistant Driller, Driller, Process Supervisor, Engine Room Operator, Construction Supervisor, Radio Operator, Plater, Roughneck, NDT Project Supervisor, Process Operator, Senior Rig Mechanic.

Latest Roustabout Job Openings:

  • Washbay Roustabout - ASRC Energy Services - Alaska. Description to be precised;
  • Roustabout Crew Foreman - PDC Energy - Evans, CO
  • Roustabout - Tradesmen International Inc. - Bonetraill, ND
  • Laborer - Waste Connections - Mermentau, LA. Job description highlights that good candidate will be someone well motivated to engage in active learning and picking up new skills as you go, apt to quickly understand and absorb new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Roustabout - Hunt Oil Company (Knox City) - Knox City, TX
  • Roustabout Foremans & Hands needed - Platinum welding & roustabout - Platteville, CO
  • Roustabout - Parker Drilling Company - California
  • Roustabout Roustabout Worker - Ventures Contracting, Inc. - Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. Roustabout job description emphasizes that this position of Roustabout will involve operating vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment, as well as running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts.
  • Roustabout - Nabors Industries - Bakersfield, CA
  • Roustabout - Wood Group - Killdeer, ND

List of real contractors hiring Roustabouts without experience:

  • Roustabout Oil Rig Services, Ltd.
  • Oil Drilling ERDETON, ND

More on responsibilities and duties of Roustabout

Roustabout on offshore oil rigs is required to follow strictly his/her superior's commands and carry out all the tasks as ordered during deck/maintenance operations. Position of Roustabout doesn't require decision making qualities, independent thinking, or too much initiative. According to Offshore Roustabout job description, the minimal educational level for Offshore Roustabout position to conform with, should be High School Diploma or its equivalent, like GED certificate. If hired, Roustabout will normally be ordered to start from attending on site training course that covers safety basics and provides the demonstration of some of the essential functions and operations that Offshore Roustabout is involved in while on drilldeck or any other area, defined as his workplace. Unskilled (low skilled) manual laborer in a position of Offshore Roustabout as per job description will:

  • Attend both routine and pre-drilling operations safety meetings.
  • Continuously proceed with basic rig maintenance operations as instructed, performing routine mai9ntenance and repair tasks, including cleaning, washing, rubbing, scrubbing, scraping, scrubbing, painting etc.
  • See that the deck is not obstructed or cluttered beyond actual need and ensure timely removal of the unused tools, instrumentation, mechanisms, appliances, devices, and equipment from the working area as soon as those are not needed there any more.
  • Roustabout will substitute Roughnecks during coffee breaks on the drill floor and learn the skills that they possess
  • Guide cargoes moved by crane from one place on the deck to another, use flag signs to signal the Crane Operator in the course of lifting/lowering the loads, install tag lines to eliminate the possibility of accidents or damage.
  • Roustabout's shared responsibility include ensuring that combustible materials are always stored in safe and proper manner, and all containers are locked, as defined in Offshore Roustabout job description.
  • Participate in the development of newly appointed crew members.
  • Take part in offshore and onshore training sessions as required by the company
  • Serve as assistant to the Helicopter Landing Officer during helicopter landing, take off and operations occurring on the helideck.
  • Act as Assistant Rig Welder whenever needed, by measure of one's abilities it's desirable to pick up some of the basic welding skills from him.
  • Observe all safety measures, warn co-workers against behaving incorrectly and/or in unsafe manner, report any unsafe behavior, situations, equipment defects or hazardous conditions to crew/team leaders, supervisors, or senior crew members.

Roustabout position is responsible for supporting oilfield operations. The position is diverse and job duties may vary on a daily basis. The Roustabout may be required to work with hand tools, power tools and heavy equipment. Roustabouts may be required to work in all types of inclement and/or extreme weather conditions.

Roustabout is responsible for keeping the drilling area in good working order. Usually based on a drilling rig or platform for two or three weeks, followed by two of three weeks rest period onshore. Work is undertaken on a shift basis day and night, usually be working 12 hours at a time. Typically work duties of Roustabout include: Assists with the mixing of chemicals. Helps to repair equipment. Uses lifting equipment to load and stack equipment. Cleans, scrapes and paints the drilling deck and equipment. Moves supplies and equipment to the work site. Off loads supplies and moves them to storage areas.

Roustabout position on oil rigs is responsible for supporting oilfield operations. The position is diverse and job duties may vary on a daily basis. Rig worker in the position of Roustabout, as per Roustabout job description, may be required to work with hand tools, power tools and heavy equipment. Roustabouts may also be required to work in all types of climate and/or extreme weather conditions. There is no exact or universal roustabout job description for any offshore oil rig, but we can distinguish the most common jobs of roustabout. Here go few roustabout job descriptions from various sources:

Roustabout job description

Roustabout duties / job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Strictly following guidelines on the safe style of working in a potentially hazardous environment
  • Secure equipment and safely transport according to company policy and DOT regulations
  • Install and make repairs to oil and produced water tanks, including confined space entry
  • Install and repairs motors on equipment
  • Operate high pressure power washing equipment
  • Install and repairs piping, valves, pumps, motors
  • Install and repair pipelines
  • Repair dikes, perform general ground work around well sites
  • Roustabout performs access road upkeep and maintenance
  • Clean up oil spills and general clean up
  • Must be proficient with hand and power tools, as well as handling and operating heavy equipment

Minimum Qualifications for Roustabout job:

  • High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent
  • Experience working as laborer, including proficiency with all types of tools and equipment
  • Roustabout job description also includes ability to repeatedly lift up to 75lbs.
  • Valid drivers license and clean driving record
  • Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as well as background check

Roustabout job description (18 March 2009 somontoil.com Version)

Duties of Roustabout, according to the job description, include, but are not limited to:

  • Tank installation and repair jobs
  • Dig pits and lines
  • General cleanup is the most common duty of Roustabout as a junior team member
  • Roustabout will install motors on equipment, available aboard oil rig.
  • Set well equipment at well locations which includes cement pads and pumping units
  • Responsible for tie-down of pumping units and installing counter weights for balancing pumping units
  • Install and repair pipelines such as drisco, steel, and pvc
  • Haul pipe and rods
  • General yard maintenance of ground and buildings
  • Haul gravel for tank battery location and road upkeep
  • Clean up oil spills
  • Roustabout, according to this job descrition, should be proficient with all tools, including electrical and pneumatic tools