Roustabout job description

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.