Leasehand

Ensign is a Canadian based company established in 1987. Since the companies establishment it has grown to become a world leader in the delivery on onshore oilfield services. Ensign’s services internationally include drilling, directional drilling, well servicing, well testing and pressure drilling within Canada, USA, South America, Middle East and Australasia. In Australia our main focus is Drilling and associated services.

**We are looking for Leasehands for our operations in Adelaide, SA Toowoomba & Brisbane QLD.**

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**
- Perform preparation and painting of substructure and equipment as directed by the crew
- 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
- Assist Derrickhand as directed with mud mixing and conditioning
- Assist in the orderly and safe storage of equipment and stores as directed by the Assistant Driller
- Carry out fire team duties as assigned and as directed
- Participate in all safety meetings, fire and BOP drills and safety training programmes
- Assist in first aid and medivac procedures as directed
- Have a thorough knowledge of rig emergency signals and procedures
- Have a thorough knowledge of hand signals and safe working procedures for equipment handling
- Perform assigned duties in a safe efficient manner in accordance with Company Policy and good rig husbandry
- Have a working knowledge of basic knots, splices, wire line sling handling and general rigging practices
- Report any unsafe condition or practice at once to a Superior
- Any further reasonable duties as directed by a supervisor
- Undertake all other work as requested by Management
- From time to time there will be a requirement for you to work reasonable overtime in additional to the ordinary hours
- Comply with all HSE policies and work procedures
- Contribute to the development of and improvements in QA procedures
- Actively work towards achieving/maintaining Training Matrix in accordance with organisational KPI’s

**Qualifications**
- CPR
- Senior First Aid
- DCGI
- 4x4 Operate Vehicles in the Field
- Breathing Apparatus
- Confined Space Training
- Gas Testing and Monitoring
- Working At Heights
- Certificate II in Drilling - Oil/Gas

**Technical Competencies**
- Physically capable of sustained manual labour
- Safely perform manual skills
- Must be able to adopt the various procedures outlined in the Drilling Programme
- Rig Pass Induction
- Incident Recording and Investigation
- Fire Awareness
- Driver Commitment/Awareness
- Eye Injury Prevention
- Fair Culture
- Hand Awareness
- Hearing Conservation and Awareness
- Heat Stress
- Manual Handling
- BBS Workshop
- Hazard Recognition Program/JSA
- Permit to Work Holder Rev 3

**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**
- Previous manual labour position
- Experience working away from home (preferred)

**Other Accountabilities**
- **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; Demonstrat