AddressJob Summary
Please note that all Leasehand positions are currently filled and we presently have a number of candidates waiting in the recruitment pool for a start date. The purpose of this advertisement is to allow candidates to apply and register their interest for future available Leasehand positions. We anticipate re-commencing recruitment for Leasehands in Jan/Feb 2024.
This role is ideally suited to those that are looking to commence an exciting and rewarding career in the Oil and Gas industry that includes gaining qualifications and the ability to progress within the organisation and the Australian operations. This position is primarily a rig labourer's job. However, it calls for an ability to learn and perform manual skills and develop a working knowledge of safe drilling operations. Tasks include tubular handling, basic rigging and general rig maintenance under the supervision of the rig crew.
Specific Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Assist Crew with maintenance of rig equipment and tubulars as directed
- Maintain areas of responsibility in clean, tidy and safe condition
- Assist in movement of equipment about the rig and between the rig and transport loads
- Assist the drilling crew as directed in measurement, labelling and recording detail of casing and drill pipe
- Assist drill crew as directed in rigging up, rigging down and running of blow out prevention (BOP) stack
- Perform relieving duties on the drill floor as required
- Report any unsafe condition or practice at once to a Superior
- Have a working knowledge of basic knots, splices, wire line sling handling and general rigging practices
Qualifications
Desirable not essential
- CPR
- Senior First Aid
- DCGI/ISI
- 4x4 Operate Vehicles in the Field
- Breathing Apparatus
- Confined Space Training
- Gas Testing and Monitoring
- Working At Heights
- Cert II Oil/Gas Onshore Qualification (desirable)
Technical Competencies
- Physically capable of sustained manual labour
- Safely perform manual skills
Behavioral Competencies
- Communication Skills
- Must be extremely observant
- Works in a manner that insures personal safety and the safety of fellow employees
- Maintains a professional, effective, and polite relationship with other Ensign employees and suppliers
- Strives continuously to develop a greater knowledge of the positions held within the department
- Works well as a team player and demonstrates willingness to share knowledge to advance knowledge and skills of others
- Respects chain of command and follows through on instructions
- Communicates effectively in both written and oral form to all levels of an organisation - both internal and external
Education and Experience
- Unrestricted manual drivers license (Essential)
- Trade back ground/heavy manual labouring experience
- Previous Mining / Oil & Gas experience
- Previous experience in either Labourer or Manual Handling type roles
- Experience working away from home in remote locations
- Working in extreme climatic conditions
Physical Requirements
- Be able to pass a full functional capacity assessment and drug & alcohol screen
- Be able to work at heights
- Be able to work away from home
Other Accountabilities
- Business Ethics - Understands fully 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 nonprescription 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
