Description

Since 1982, International Snubbing Services (ISS) has provided industry-leading well-intervention services. Areas of expertise include hydraulic workover, snubbing, well control, blowout prevention, P&A, offshore drilling, intervention solutions, and equipment. The company's experienced teams are trained to the highest level of certification and are multi-national and multi-lingual, backed by an equipment line that is the most modern in the world. Our outstanding safety record is testimony to the level of commitment we place on working efficiently and wisely while protecting our employees.

Do you want to use your current skills in a new market? Make the well-intervention business your new career choice as a Tong Operator. Tong Operators visually inspect and ensure the safety of the equipment throughout the completion of the project by carrying out all maintenance, inspections, and repairs of tongs. Work is rotational on U.S. land and offshore locations.

POSITION REQUIREMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• High School or GED equivalent preferred

• Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and drug screen

• Follow safety requirements and take an active part in safety meetings, risk assessments, hazard hunts, and JSAs

• Basic ability to understand, speak, read and write English

• Basic computer skills

• Assist in rig up and rig down, offload, and spot equipment

• Execute tong and pumping operations

• Ability to read and understand equipment certification and test charts.

• Inspect, service, and maintain tongs and slips

• Assist in installing the tong arm and other mechanisms that hold the tong and ensure the equipment is properly secured and maintained, and ensure the height is correct for safe operation

• Operate high-pressure pumps, lay-down systems, counterbalance winches, and lift equipment.

• Complete Critical Function Tests (CFT) as assigned.

• Weigh mud and check viscosity, calculate pit volumes, and monitor returns from shakers.

• Prepare for drilling/milling operations by checking valve alignment, ensuring equipment is not isolated, and assigning charging pumps, liner-cooling pumps, and pit agitators.

• Nipple up and down, maintain and assist with BOP repairs.

• Use appropriate mixing procedures and arrange mud materials and chemicals for safe use.

The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified; nothing restricts the company’s right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time or for any reason.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to enter confined spaces by use of ladders or other access devices, up to 20 feet.

• Perform work in all types of environmental and extreme weather conditions.

• Perform duties with all protective equipment and H2S respirator when required.

OUTSTANDING BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental and Vision

• Matching 401(k) Plan

• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO)

• 100% Company Paid Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and Basic Life Insurance.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against any job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.