Operator-Relief
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 13, 2026. Ranger Energy Services scores A on the Alion truth index.
Relief Operator I
SUMMARY
The Relief Operator will assume the role of Rig Operator if they are not able to complete his job duties as assigned. Under the direction of a Rig Manager, the Relief Operator organizes the rig crew (Floor Hands and Derrick Hands), conducts Job Safety Meetings, delegates the collection of materials and equipment needed to perform the contracted services, drives the Rig to the work site, operates the rig and equipment and directs the crew to set-up and prepare the rig for the tasks to be performed. Directs the assigned floor hands and derrick hands to safely perform the service tasks contracted by a client utilizing the equipment provided by the employer; documents services performed, the billable supplies used during the process and the time elapsed while performing the contracted services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the crew in the rigging up and rigging down of the workover Rig in a safe manner and performing/documenting post rig up inspections
Pulling and laying down Rods, Tubing and Casing by operating the rig controls
Guide and manage the rig crew on a daily basis
Assist in training and mentoring SSE employees and floor hands as needed
Assist Rig Manager in various tasks anywhere on the rig as directed by Rig Manager
Prepare rig tickets correctly and in timely fashion to include correct pricing on rig rates, re-billable items, manage hours for crew members daily
Performing services on oil and gas wells as part of a 3/5-person crew of a well service rig
Assisting in rigging up and rigging down
Driving a crew truck when necessary
Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
High school Diploma, GED or equivalent
1-2 years of Floor Hand experience
1-2 years of Derrick hand experience
Advanced Problem solving and organizational skills
Excellent customer service, interpersonal skills and verbal / written English communication skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment, run pipe Talley’s, figure pipe weights, keep good pipe counts, know how to space out pumping units, run and pull ESP’s, know pipe torques specifications, pick up and operate power swivel and principles of operating mud pumps
Supervisory level of well control training
Class B CDL license to drive workover rig (not required-but encouraged)
COMPUTER
High level of computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Must complete and pass all required pre-employment screenings