What to Expect as a Floorhand in the oilfields 

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.

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.

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.

Thank you for this brother, exactly what I was looking for.

What a detailed video, thanks. Might come in useful if I decide to work on the rigs

Really appreciate this. Best of luck in your future endeavors

Great advice, thanks for taking time to share! super useful!

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.

Thanks for this video. The 2nd half of the video was very insightful.

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.

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.

thanks for sharing your experience!

Thanks a lot brother , ive learnt a lot , god bless you

Love how you presented this information Thank you JP

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.

Really good video.. I'm planning on working on the oil filed

Great Content. Very detailed. Thanks bro.

Thank you for your information and honestly. It is much appreciated

Thanks for the info man! Great video!👍🏾

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.

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

Thank you so much for this video, very informative.

very informative, thank you.

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 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.

The floorhand is the backbone of a rig if you don’t pick the work up quick or you will be replaced

Great video 💯 fixing to go be a floorhand now 😁

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

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.

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

Thanks for your information.

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

Thank you for sharing your advice bro❤

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

Thank you!. Im of to Albert in a few week.

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

I appreciate this so much, I start on Monday. Thank you

Coming up on 7 months as a floor hand for Nabors.

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 ?

I start as a floorhand in two weeks! Thank you for this!

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!

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?

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.

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.

what's gonna be required in the fit test?

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?

I’m starting may 2nd as a Floorhand, I’m excited, determined and going to bust my ass! Thank you for the video!

And remember I was in work over rig for 14 years you never learn everything you learn something every day

Great video

Im 120 pounds u think this is a good fit for me?

Ducking amazing video man

Where can I apply to work in the oil fields I have no exp coming from a network engineer internship

Whats the diff of roustabout and floor hand ✋🏾

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

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.

What part of Colorado are you from?

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

I'm in colorado myself which oil rig would you recommend going to

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?

Hey! So interesting, but i have a question.... How stong should i be?

I was a roustabout i start this week as a floorhand only 20 and weigh 150 lets get 🤙💯

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

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

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.

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

Is it hard to pass a hearing test for oilfield floor hand

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

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.

Thank you

Do you need your ged to be a floor hand?

Is there any difference between oil drilling and exploration Diamond Drilling ?

Day 5 of being a floorhand I almost got squished by a stand

thank you

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.

I am working 5 year handfloor oil Rig in Kuwait now jop vacancy any country please till me

Going to Midland , Texas to Work!, Scared of the H2S now ! I’m gonna Bust my ass

I have 10 years of experience in exploration Drilling, I want to join the oilfields as a floorhand.. Any advice for me please.. Thanks

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

What company do you work at can you refer me

How is a LEASEHAND different from a FLOORHAND?

Do any companies give you the option between day and night shifts?

What's the pay as a floor hand?

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

After tripping pipe dont tie corners on fresh cement

Give me sir same question for floorman interview....

Do I need any certificates to work as a floorhand in oil?

Oil fields getting soft too?

do you get paid 1.5x for overtime?

Thanks

Also. What do I need to have. The company is only providing insulated cover alls and uniforms (jeans and button up. )

Does Patterson-UTI take a drug test for the floor hand position? If so which type. And 2nd do we really need our own transportation out in the Midland TX Region?

I’m kinda skinny do I need to get some weight ?

I'm in my mid-40s, in excellent health, no wife or kids. I'd like to get in to it. Ready to leave my career in elevators and I like to travel as well and cold weather doesn't bother me. Where do I sign up?

Just got hired. What boots do you recommend bro? Ima be in Williston. So I need something that’s gonna keep my feet warm. Please lmk thank you

Can you stay as a floorhand position or will they force to take on another position?

If you work in the oilfield means you can afford a $75k Cummins and become a coal roller on your days off

I did 25 years out in Tha gulf deep water as a directional drilling

What are the shifts I mean I can stand long shifts just want to know somewhat are the hours