RIG HAND JOB DESCRIPTION

18 March 2009 Version

The Rig Hand works under the direction of the Rig Operator/Driller. This individual is part of a crew that is responsible for the maintenance and day to day operation of the service rigs and/or the drilling rig.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Competent with rig and all equipment
• Performs general maintenance of draw works
• Loads and off-loads pipe and assists in rig movement
• Checks snub lines, pull Iines, shackles and cable clamps to verify condition
• Checks dies in slips and tongs and all safety and riding belts to verify condition
• Responds to emergency situations including hydrogen sulfide detection and major mechanical or structural failures
• Trips pipe – uses slips, tongs and elevators
• Knowledge of types of pipe
• Latch and unlatch tubing and rods
• Wrench rods
• Knowledge of how pumping units run
• Prepare and set up rig for workover
• Knowledge of thread types, tubing sizes and rod sizes
• Knowledge of working derricks and drill floor
• Diagnose well problems
• Cut and thread pipe
• Perform service maintenance on rigs