Job Profile and Description:
To “nipple up” a blow out preventer (BOP) is the process of tightening large bolts on flanges that connect the BOP to the rest of the rig. A three- or four-man crew completes this task using a combination of hydraulic wrenches and hand-hand wrenches and sledgehammers based on the requirements of the job.
Skills and Specifications:
The ideal candidate must be able to:
Work a 24-hour on-call schedule.
Scale stairs from ground level to the rig floor multiple times during the duration of a test.
Perform heavy-duty lifting and handle heavy hoses and hydraulic equipment.
Work in a potentially hazardous environment which could include exposure to chemicals, gases, cold/heat, noise, dampness, dust, fumes, radiation and heights. Based on this, the right candidate would be able to complete the required company-provided training certifications to work in such an environment.
Work with a team.
Crew members are paid hourly based on number of hours spent in the field (ticket time).
Hourly pay is based on experience.
