USR – Pressure Test Technician
Job Summary
The Pressure Test Hand must have knowledge of functions and operations of a pressure test truck, have the ability to carry our pressure testing of Blow Out Preventer Equipment (BOPE), oil well casing, facilities, and various production and completion equipment. The person in this position must be willing to do what is required to finish the job, satisfy the customer and do so safely and efficiently. The Pressure Test Hand will spend most of the day in the field at various well sites performing tests on a variety of BOPEs and for a variety of customers. Timeliness and punctuality are critical to the customer, and the Pressure Test Hand must be responsive and communicate effectively with the customer.
Pay Range
Range $16.00 - $20.00, depending on experience plus job bonuses
Internal Relationships
- Continual contact with direct supervisor or lead Tool Supervisor is mandatory. Supervisors’ knowledge of timing on tool repairs, rebuilds and deliveries is necessary in order for job scheduling.
- Co-workers and office personnel handling billing and accounts payable
External Relationships
- Interaction with tool and parts suppliers is necessary
- External contacts with rig managers, operator field supervisors and well service operators is needed
Specific Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Works in a safe, healthy, and environmentally protective manner
- Maintains working knowledge about pressure test equipment and ability to repair same.
- Understands and is knowledgeable of BOPE equipment, its function, operation and repair
- Understands and is knowledgeable of casing, facilities and production equipment and oil field activities
- Inspects tools and ensures quality equipment and materials
- Ensures test trucks and equipment are in good working order and tested prior to call outs.
- Records pressure test data during tests and generates reports and invoices for customers
Other Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Business Ethics – Fully understands Ensign’s ethics policy and its application in all business dealings including contractual agreements and contract negotiations
- Business Policies - Understands and agrees to follow all of Ensign’s Policy and Directives and procedures as set forth in the Ensign Company Policy and Basic Directives Handbook for Employees
- Certifications - Maintains technical and safety certifications required by company or government agencies; remains current on all OSHA, EUSD and other required training
- Drug-free workplace - Conforms to a drug-free workplace, not be under the influence of mind-altering prescription or non-prescription drugs, including alcohol and other drugs of abuse.
- Occupational Health and Safety – Understands fully the Ensign Health and Safety policy and self-responsibility for own health and safety at work; Demonstrates responsibility to avoid adversely affecting the health and safety of others through any act or omission
- Uses the correct protective clothing and equipment as provided by Ensign and guards against misuse or damage to such equipment
- Reports any hazardous situations arising in the workplace that cannot be self corrected, or injury incurred during the course of work, no matter how minor
- Avoids injury resulting from manual handling tasks, by use of risk assessment, correct mechanical handling equipment and correct manual handling techniques
Technical Competencies
- Performs and is knowledgeable of computer applications, e.g. Microsoft Work, Microsoft Excel and others
- Understands and has strong knowledge of various production and completion downhole tools, e.g packers, bridge plugs, fishing tools, casing repair tools, and power swivels; must have the ability to use this knowledge to carry out tool repairs and rebuilds as needed.
Behavioral Competencies
- Works in a manner that insures personal safety and the safety of fellow crewmembers
- Strives continuously to develop a greater knowledge of the total well service operation, including the duties and responsibilities of each position
- Respects chain of command and follows thru on instructions
Minimum Education and Experience
- Minimum of 1 year related pressure testing experience
- High School diploma or GED is preferred
Qualifications
The employee must:
- be at least 18 years of age
- pass a post-offer physical examination, fitness testing, safety aptitude test, drug tests & background check
- maintain proper legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- be able to speak and read English well enough to understand verbal and written safety postings, alerts and announcements, communicate with co-workers and be able to participate in job safety analysis meetings
- possess a valid CDL License and meet Ensign Insurance Requirements to drive
- be mechanically inclined and exhibit safe shop work practices
Ensign United States Drilling Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Ensign provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Ensign takes affirmative action to employ, advance in employment and otherwise treat qualified individuals without discrimination as required by law.
