What to Expect as a Floorhand in the oilfields
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- čas přidán 6. 07. 2024
- If you're new to the oil fields and are starting off in a floorhand position this video might help you to understand what to do.
Floorhand is an entry level position. This job will require you to be a active, pay attention to detail, ask questions, and put safety above all else.
I hope this video helps and good luck!
This is EXACTLY what I wanted to hear and expected. Im also from Colorado, single and 23 years old. I plan on working a rig for only a couple of months to put money into school. This videos has me beyond motivated, super excited.
How did it go
lol I said the same thing- still working the rigs and pissed off schooling! F schooling when you can make what you make on a rig!! & you don’t HAVE to go home after your “14 day hitch”! You can stay for more $$$$$$$$$$$$$😂😂
I worked 15 years on the rigs all the way up to driller. I still show this video to people who ask me about starting on the rigs. You won me over instantly when you talked about not being lazy, lol it really is a huge thing. not only cause you’re being lazy, but because you’re earning your crews respect and thats what really matters. If your crew doesnt like you then your days are numbered
Excellent video, I've worked as a roustabout, and safety is #1, it's a dangerous place. If I was young again, I'd love to be a floor hand.
Thank you for this brother, exactly what I was looking for.
Really appreciate this. Best of luck in your future endeavors
This has to be the best vid I have seen. Most are people rambling and repeating the same thing over and over or have a negitive vib to them. Thank you for the good info.
This video was motivational, I’m 21, & single and school isn’t for me. I’m going to get informative on this before I apply. This isn’t my last option as a job but I want to get some good money and use it towards something great like a business. I already know how to manage my money and know I won’t be irresponsible on going out in spending all my money on stupid things.
Stay in school!! Or get your CDL
Get your Cdl. That’ll be your first step to starting a transporting business
We in the same boat good luck
Where are u now?
@@israelsanchez8843why so he can be 40k in debt?
What a detailed video, thanks. Might come in useful if I decide to work on the rigs
Great advice, thanks for taking time to share! super useful!
Awesome info. I’m coming over from a customer service background too. I applied to five locations today. Hopefully something turns up soon. Thanks for the advice.
I was in customer service for about 5 years and the transition was a little strange at first. But change is a good thing, hope you get a good job and good luck!
thanks for sharing your experience!
Love how you presented this information Thank you JP
Thanks for this video. The 2nd half of the video was very insightful.
I start as a floorhand in two weeks! Thank you for this!
Thanks a lot brother , ive learnt a lot , god bless you
Awesome video dude, it’s nice to see a video that inspirational instead of the fatality ones floating around. I just passed my orientation to be a roughneck and I’ll be starting anytime now this week so I just want to say thank you for clearing the air a bit for me.
How's it going Jordan? My son starts July 2nd.
How you doing now bro
@@marttram2183 I’m doing well! 1 day away from finishing my hitch right now. The hardest part of this job is the people. I’ve been to 4 different rigs now and can honestly say the quality of your hitch depends on the crew. I’ve learnt if you pay attention and put out in your work you will gain respect and not get bothered. Also, for other dudes just starting out, don’t let a bad hitch affect you too much. It gets easier!
@@JORDANYARISH that's awesome bro you should be proud of yourself, that's some big bucks you're making. Stay safe out there
Hey bro in 21 from Ohio and want to work in the oil patch. I'm trying to get into muffin drilling Co and id like to work on Kelly rigs the few that are left. Any help would be nice. Advises too.
Really good video.. I'm planning on working on the oil filed
Super video, what you are expressing here is 1) have a work ethic, 2) take pride in what you do and do it the best you can and 3) learn from others who have been there and done that - don't think you know it all. Great video to instill in others you get out of anything what you put into it and you expressed it quite well. Thanks for sharing your experiences and offering your advice. All best to you in your new endeavors.
Thank you very much. And best to you as well.
These values are upheld to the fullest extent on the rig, thats why he stressed what some would consider basics.
Thank you for your information and honestly. It is much appreciated
Great Content. Very detailed. Thanks bro.
Thanks for the info man! Great video!👍🏾
Thank you so much for this video, very informative.
I appreciate this video. I am attending an interview for a floorhand position in a few days and I'm really looking forward to it. So I've been doing lots of research on the work.
Where are u currently and Good luck with your interview
How’s it been going? Im starting in a couple of days
@@Jesse_Barrios Hahaha I quit bro. If you're a single dude then work hard and tough it out. I've got a wife and kids. We tripped 25k feet out the hole on my third day. 12 hours later I made $500. That is just not enough money for the risk to life and limb I was taking. I do miss it, it was awesome.
@@KB-if8qu that was $41 dollars an hour
@@johng2750 yeah it was 41 AFTER you factor in overtime, per diem, and obm. My base pay was $25/hr. fuck that
Great video 💯 fixing to go be a floorhand now 😁
You do have a customer service voice. Great video. I'm starting as a floorhand in 4 weeks so I'm getting more nervous the closer that day gets.
How's the progress?
How did it go
Are you alive ?
very informative, thank you.
Long story short, in my experience. Workin floors a clean floor is a good floor. Collar clamps and wedding bands stay in the same area out the way with easy access. Keep your mud bucket and catch can close by during trips. Never be scared to learn. Follow the motor man when shit goes wrong. Go to the mud house and learn how to get a mud check. Best advice I can give is ask questions if you don’t know. No matter how stupid you think it could be. If it don’t look right it might not be right. And don’t EVER stand there and watch somebody work. Jump in and get hands on. Show them guys you wanna get in there and learn. Always have a good attitude and you’ll be good. It’s good money and them days off are glorious. Been doin it 2 years now just got moved to derricks. Gotta love getting high. Fftp. Be safe men
Thanks for your information.
Thank you for sharing your advice bro❤
Good video man. I was about to withdraw my pre employment out here in the Great Basin CO. I watched this video and you inspired me cause my boy I got out there is telling me everything is big and heavy keep ur head down you’re gonna take a bunch of shit blah blah blah. Made me not wanna work there but if it’s even possible to get on their good side I’m down I’ll work my dick into the dirt. I’ve done electrical work it’s boring. I’ve done fiber it’s boring. I have to be busy hands on physical all day think it will be a good job other than I have to be a big boy and work 12 hours a day for 14 with no days off. Used to do traffic control with semis flying by me at 60 mph on the side of the highway so I’m hoping it’s about just as safe as that. Good video man you should do other vids im subbing. Hope you’re doing good I don’t believe you got ran off. I’d love to work with ya.
I worked in the oil field for almost 7 years total. The longest period of time I was working was 7 weeks. When you bottom out it could ge 6 months or longer before you get another hole to drill. So I jumped from rig to rig trying to stay working. My advice is find something steady. Yea $1800.oo to $2400.oo a week is good bit working half of the time beings you down to a 9 to 5 factor job.
Thank you for this advice. Appreciate it a lot. :))
I've only met a few Derrick hands they ain't no joke I'm just a lowly lowly water hauler but I love what I do and no matter what job you do try to do it 200 percent I came to the oil field because I got tired of the noise down south ND WINTERS SUCK but so did Charlotte traffic
H2s hydrogen sulfoxide
Thank you!. Im of to Albert in a few week.
im a operation manager and really considering trying oil rigging and I honestly have a connect but I know its hard labor and job. but I really want to try it. not sure if this video is what I'm going to be doing but this is a very motivational vid.
thanks
Best thing to do is get on a fracking crew. Almost the same money and so much easier work.
As an old rig hand I think you nailed it, rigs are a great temporary gig, but I wouldn't make a career out of it because it is too up and down to raise a family
Is that the only reason why? Im 18 and interested in doing that work bc i enjoy hard manual labor and wanna make a good income bc i too am from colorado and its very expensive where im at and i was recommended an oil rig job by someone who comes into my work, he said he make 12k a month working 2 weeks on 2 weeks off and that was very tempting for me so ive been doing research but didnt wanna get scared away by ppl saying its only a temporary job but i was interested as to know why people say that
@@saber0318did you get in?
Had my physical today and did decent, been researching it for a while I’m pretty nervous, sounds like a decent amount of hard work and I’m ready for it but I know it’s gonna be more than I’m expecting
I can't tell you everything but what I can say is that If you're willing to tough it out and man up everyday you are going to do just fine. But remember to be safe, be cautious, and make sure they see that you're ready to put in the work.
What company?
Update?
Did they do a hair test
@@Doetdpope I'm trying to find that out
The floorhand is the backbone of a rig if you don’t pick the work up quick or you will be replaced
I’m starting may 2nd as a Floorhand, I’m excited, determined and going to bust my ass! Thank you for the video!
be safe and god bless brother, GET IT!!
I’m starting May 9th boss man. Pattersons UTI in midland
@@daltonadams4274 hell yeah brother, good luck and get that money
@@daltonadams4274 hey man I’m in midland right now but drilling conduit did you have experience prior to joining? I’m trying to get into it
@@daltonadams4274 please let me know 🙏🏾💯
I appreciate this so much, I start on Monday. Thank you
No problem. Good luck
How did it go for you.
I have the physical next week and honestly I’m hard working if I wasn’t I wouldn’t be searching to know what I’m getting in to but thank you very much you’ve given me and idea and I’m up for it
@@stevenybarra3889 wya now
How did It go
Ducking amazing video man
Great video
Coming up on 7 months as a floor hand for Nabors.
How was the interview? Did they start you that day?
Have you ever considered getting a specialized skill, working in the oilfields?? Such as welder, MWD driller
H,2S alive safety technician, mudlogger
CDL- A water hauler, sand hauler or other type of driver. Its hydrogen sulfide.
Lastly how about safety manager or directional driller ?
It was something that was on my mind for a while.
I have some experience welding mostly tig and mig. But there were no available openings at the time. I never thought of being a safety man at the time. I didn't want to be a CDL driver because I can't stand being couped inside a truck all day.
I can't tell you how much I wish I had done this in my 20's. I'm 41 now, too old. Young men, there is plenty of time for dreams in your mid to late 30's. Get that paper before you get old.
My bf starting at 34
And remember I was in work over rig for 14 years you never learn everything you learn something every day
I work with a third-party casing delivery company called Tenaris. I belong to a great group called Run Ready. We respond to rigs to deliver casing that’s pre-doped, pre-washed, laser measured at the mill and we use QR codes and URCs on the pipe to create tallies. We respond to all kinds of rigs. Chevron, Blackbrush, Lewis, Pioneer and deal with all types of company men, rig conditions, and regulations. The point is that there are sooooo many ways to join the oil fields without working on a rig floor. Just ensure you do your job to completion and to perfection. Any little small mistake can turn into a HUGE issue. Have integrity. Have confidence. Watch, look, and listen at all times to ensure safety and look out for your fellow man. I am one of only two females on my team but I have never faced any issues from the men I work along side with. Good luck to everyone getting into this line of work!
Great info. Say brother what are the opportunities to move up and make more money. What certifications can you get and what do they do. Also what is a particular work schedule like weeks on weeks off. What's the housing situation like and hows the food and just anything more you can tell us.
South Texas to East Texas to West Texas
Thank you
damn that’s crazy me and you are in the exact opposite position I’m currently in electrical apprentice and have acquired some debt over the years and I’m thinking about joining the old Fields just because the amount of money I’ve got about three more years of my apprenticeship before I can start making some real money I don’t know decisions decisions
Hey Landen I’m in the same boat as you. I’m an electrical apprentice making the move over to the oil fields
Lmao same bro😂
thank you
Is it possible to be dropped off at man camp for two week stay and then be picked up at end of two weeks? I don't have a car right now.
If your on a drilling rig then you start as floor hand . If you are on a work over production rig you will start in the derrick
No way, I worked 8 years on service rigs and everyone starts on floors
@@LOWRIDER_1985 nope not at all. I’ve worked for 5 different companies and all new hands start in Derrick.
I started in Derrick moved to floor and have now an operator for 2 months.
@@kernracing7677 depends where u at I started as a Derrick in cali but out here in nd u start as a floorhand derricks is right under operator
I have an interview today for a floor hand. I’ve been in oil and gas for almost 2 years now for frac sand but the floor hand is more money
My biggest deal is my Asthma it gets back at random times and I have to use my nubulizer. You think they would be cool with that?
Day 5 of being a floorhand I almost got squished by a stand
Lmfao good thing I’m a skinny fucker bout 170 5”7 hope that don’t happen 😂
@@taylorsuss5396 that's not skinny bruh
@@zayan6284💀
How do u get a job if you are not near any oilfeilds?
@@PhilMacrackin-wj7bg till there is a high demand they will hire anybody
what's gonna be required in the fit test?
Going to Midland , Texas to Work!, Scared of the H2S now ! I’m gonna Bust my ass
You start training tomorrow?
I don't have my cdl anymore so this is now my option at 46.I already work outside with airplanes but lay offs are coming.
Thanks
Getting ready to try and be a floorhand now done alot of construction and such and my whole family is worried about me but im doing it anyways
Got my cdl suspended so when I get that fixed will I be able to apply for a cdl position or is it a long process and I should probably just apply for floorhand?
Whats the diff of roustabout and floor hand ✋🏾
Im 120 pounds u think this is a good fit for me?
Where can I apply to work in the oil fields I have no exp coming from a network engineer internship
My dad has been working in the oilfield the majority of his life. Funny enough his name is Marcos. My current job is shit. I want to work in the oilfield and make a lot of money and put that money into savings and once I have enough, get out and put the money towards what I really wanna do which is acting.
your vert specific thanks
I will start the next week on Saskatchewan, I little bit afraid about the gases and the danger. You have advices about safety buddy? My wife is really wrry but I want try the job because is good money. Thanks for the video
Hey man how did it go?
Trying to stab a joint when the metal floor was slippery was the most difficult part for me. Otherwise it was long hard work for good pay.
I’m 18 years old I’m trying to work as a floor hand i have a baby and I need to put food on the table
Respect
Did you find a job yet?
I can tell you where a oil field job is
@@boggsanonymous1787 did you do a hair test
@@ajgang8624 no ua only
Hey! So interesting, but i have a question.... How stong should i be?
After tripping pipe dont tie corners on fresh cement
I'm a very light dude. Not the strongest. Is that gonna matter if I wanna do this job or should I bulk up first?
Not really I worked with a guy that was 5'7" about 170lbs and he was a machine! There are going to be multiple tasks that require physical strength but if you have a good crew I'm sure they'll help out
What part of Colorado are you from?
If you work in the oilfield means you can afford a $75k Cummins and become a coal roller on your days off
I'm in colorado myself which oil rig would you recommend going to
Are you talking little rigs or big rigs? Sounds like your talking about little rigs. If so then I’d let people know cause it’s a huge difference.
It's a brotherhood.... We're all away from our families n friends we want to make it a good time but when it's crunch time let's work...
Homeless rn and won’t die that way. Promised myself I’d be rich by 30 so I have 6 more months. Going to a rig in Texas w no protective gear so I can die trying. Real Roughneck shit. Peace
How’s it working out?
Ive been thinking of a career change for a few years. Im a licensed aircraft mechanic but ive been away from that industry for over 10 years since a on job injury. Im 46. Is it too late? Im currently working in the school system
Do u gotta have your own vehicle or they give u a company vehicle or meet at a shop then y’all drive to the site
The company I worked for provided company trucks where the operator would pick up all the workers then we'd drive to location.
Only problem was that sometimes my crew didn't want to pick me up which was a pain in the ass. It kinda made me pissed that they did that.
I can't speak for all companies but if it's a good company they'll most likely give you a company vehicle with a gas card. I think it's rare that they'll have you drive your own car unless they were reimbursing you.
i flunked in highschool i stopped going ive always just wanted to work hard and earn my money and im really thinking this might be a good opportunity for me im just hoping i can get in without a diploma this sounds perfect for me o my goodness
Is it hard to pass a hearing test for oilfield floor hand
We start guys out at leasehand cleaning shit before they get moved up to floorhand
Is there any difference between oil drilling and exploration Diamond Drilling ?
Diamond drilling a lot more physical
Only PQ
I have 10 years of experience in exploration Drilling, I want to join the oilfields as a floorhand.. Any advice for me please.. Thanks
Did you find something?
I am working 5 year handfloor oil Rig in Kuwait now jop vacancy any country please till me
Give me sir same question for floorman interview....
How is a LEASEHAND different from a FLOORHAND?
Do any companies give you the option between day and night shifts?
Also. What do I need to have. The company is only providing insulated cover alls and uniforms (jeans and button up. )
I would have thought they provided more for you.
But what I always had on me was....
• Hard hat
• Overalls
• Safety Glasses
• H2S Reader
• Safety Gloves
• Safety boots with steel toe
So u didn’t work in the winter? I was thinking we had to layer up
@@Drf35k0 Nope. I worked I worked in the summer. Although with my job now I have to layer up.
Something I recommend is....
Winterproof socks,
Thermals,
Winterproof gloves,
If they allow you insulated Winterproof coat
Fellow Coloradan (Colorado Springs); I can attest: CO's gotten PRICEY!
Yes indeed it has
What company do you work at can you refer me
Do you need your ged to be a floor hand?
If you find yourself waiting on somebody pick up a goddamn scrub brush worm
Do I need any certificates to work as a floorhand in oil?
I don't believe so (not for Colorado or Texas) other states might be different. I think the only certificates I needed were safety training certificates and OSHA required classes.
R they gonna trip on marijuana? I should pass the piss test I been detoxing and hitting the sauna for the past 2 weeks I got 10 days left to continue to detox but thc should pop up if they take a hair follicle.
Most likely they flag it. If you live somewhere like Colorado or places where it's legal they might let it slide.
Sound to me like a roustabout the floor hands or roughnecks bust ass all day every day 12 hrs a day tripping pipe roustabouts are helpers
To be honest it Sounds Scary especially the H2S
If anybody is looking for oil field work apply to Patterson uti based in Texas
What's starting pay as floorhand
I have an interview there today but for Ohio/wv area