Crew Pusher

Description

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for leading a roustabout crew in the performance of various oilfield services, including new facility construction, maintenance, and other roustabout work. Roustabouts use a variety of equipment that may include (but may not be limited to) forklifts, manlifts, trucks, trailers, and maintenance equipment. Provides hands-on guidance to roustabout Laborers and ensures safe and efficient operation of all jobs by managing their crew. Knowledge of new construction and maintenance installing separators, heaters, valves, fittings, and other oilfield-related equipment. Assemble or repair, pipelines, flow lines, discharge lines, and plumb in all associated equipment. Perform location cleanup, maintenance, and other housekeeping tasks as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provides hands-on guidance to roustabout Laborers and ensures safe and efficient operation of all jobs by managing their crew.
• Operation of heavy equipment as needed
• Drive the crew from multiple locations throughout the day
• Lead facility construction
• Plan weekly schedule for maintenance requirements
• Lead a safe and efficient crew
• Perform safety and quality checks
• Attend training classes as required to keep abreast of technical changes.
• Other Duties as assigned

Requirements

EDUCATION:

Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Technical or vocational training a plus.

EXPERIENCE:

Must have at least two - five (2-5) years of Crew Pushing Experience

SKILLS:

Must have the following skills and/or abilities:

• In depth knowledge of Facility Construction
• In depth knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Strong ability to read and understand maintenance/operations manuals for equipment specifications parts and procedures in order to make proper and timely repairs.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, delegation, and time management skills in order to set priorities and meet assigned deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills to develop feasible realistic solutions to problems, recommending actions designed to prevent problems from occurring, and resolving escalated issues when necessary.
• Strong knowledge of and adherence to company and OSHA safety guidelines applicable to the work to include maintaining up-to-date safety knowledge.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Must have a current Texas driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. (CDL is a plus)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to perform the following physical activity on a frequent to constant basis:

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Lift 40–60 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Repeatedly use fingers and hands to grasp, handle, install, position, and move materials and manipulate tools; or to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or equipment to exact positions.
• Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information through verbal communications in person or detect objects in and around job site.
• Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents; operate various types of machinery and handheld equipment.
• Walk short distances on slippery, even, and/or uneven surfaces.
• Stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, turn, or crawl.
• Climb and balance on stairs, metal/wooden beams, ladders, or other structures/elevated areas.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work primarily at job site performing work in outdoor weather conditions with exposure to extreme cold, heat, and noise depending upon project site; and may also include the following:

? dust, fumes, cleaning chemicals, and/or other harsh/hazardous solvents or disinfectants

? electrical components, power lines, or other electrical hazards

? rebar, blades, or other sharp objects/tools

? high elevations, trenches, or crawl spaces

• Possible travel locally during the work day between jobsites, although some out-of-area travel may be expected with seldom overnight travel.
• Work irregular hours to include nights and weekends.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to:

• Actively search for equipment issues, document and perform routine, quarterly, and annual maintenance via the equipment manual.
• Follow to and enforce all applicable company, state and federal safety and environmental rules and regulations in assigned areas.
• Adhere to and perform functions according to company and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Work in a cooperative team environment.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Adhere to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Support a culture of customer satisfaction.
• Follow and exchange basic instructions, information, and guidelines.
• Make independent decisions based on experience or knowledge with minimal supervision.
• Direct, instruct, and demonstrate procedures and techniques to helpers or other crew members to cross-train and/or develop skills and abilities.
• Participate in training and development opportunities offered to maintain knowledge of current practices and safety knowledge.
• Communicate and comprehend instructions/directions in accordance with safety requirements, which necessitate no language barriers exist between employees and supervisors.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required such as steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, and the like while conducting job site visits.
• Maintain regular, timely, and predictable attendance.