Motorhand (Western Canada)

• Maintains all engines and does all the general maintenance and repair around the rig
• Ensuring that guards removed for maintenance purposes are replaced as soon as possible prior to the operation of the equipment
• Maintain housekeeping around motors and oil house. Keep all oil and grease off the floor. Oilcans must be clean and water free
• Checking that all fan belts are kept tight and report cooling system or oil leaks
• Ensure that pop valves on the compressor are working properly
• Never wash down the generator and electrical panels with a water hose at any time.
• Keeping the Driller informed as to the need for hand tool repairs or replacement
• Ensures that all covers are replaced on switches and connection boxes after repair
• Checking and maintaining safety equipment, fire extinguishers and breathing apparatus
• Ensuring that the tool rests used on stationary electric grinders are installed and no more than 3mm (1/8”) clearance between the tool rest and the wheel
• Be prepared to work on a rotating shift schedule that operates 24 hours a day
• Be well-coordinated
• Be able to work safely and quickly, and think ahead to the next procedure
• Be in good physical condition (strength and agility are necessary)
• Enjoy working as a member of a team
• Understand the some operations involve work at remote locations involving camps

• Mechanical inclination
• Safety minded

• Proven ability to work safely and work with team members
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to mentor less experienced and less mechanically inclined personnel new to rig

• Previous motorhand experience required
• Associated training tickets for region and activity. These may include, but are not limited to: H2S Certification, First Aid, Common Safety Orientations
• Ensign’s HR/HSE Induction and assigned training per Regional Training Matrix
• Any client specific training for site access

• Required Certification:

• H2S Alive
• Standard First Aid
• Fall Protection / Rig Rescue
• Special Oilwell boilers
• Loader Operator Training
• EnCAAP
• Certificates depending on the type of well & location
• Must complete Ensign’s HR/HSE Induction Orientation
• Any Site specific training required by Operator
• Able to communicate effectively and take instruction from others
• Previous Motorhand experience
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds daily

• 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 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

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