Oil drilling leasehand

[DownSouthh]

Hi

I will be starting this oilfield drilling leasehand position and was wondering how tough it is? I know it will be tough and hardwork but its more cleaning **** up and doing the less appealing work right? Any tips aswell? Will be in GP

Thnx in advance and sorry if this post isnt wanted

[jeffreys 21234]

Best advice I can give is don’t be afraid to scrub rig was coveralls clean the shacks An listen to wat others are telling you an don’t get a big ego few months in thinking you know it all be smart with your money an put some away while things going good cuz only a matter of time till break up work hard an learn as much as u can

[Eagle Trapper]

https://youtu.be/DMOKQ9tdrAY

[Eagle Trapper]

Originally Posted by jeffreys 21234

Best advice I can give is don’t be afraid to scrub rig was coveralls clean the shacks An listen to wat others are telling you an don’t get a big ego few months in thinking you know it all be smart with your money an put some away while things going good cuz only a matter of time till break up work hard an learn as much as u can

X2

[Big pete]

X3

Worked my way up from leasehand to driller, this is the best advice one can give

[DownSouthh]

Originally Posted by Big pete

X3

Worked my way up from leasehand to driller, this is the best advice one can give

How long did that take you boss? and comparing to the ladder you climed how tough was the leasehand position? Im a skinny guy but ill work my behind off

[DownSouthh]

Originally Posted by jeffreys 21234

Best advice I can give is don’t be afraid to scrub rig was coveralls clean the shacks An listen to wat others are telling you an don’t get a big ego few months in thinking you know it all be smart with your money an put some away while things going good cuz only a matter of time till break up work hard an learn as much as u can

Thnx a lot for the advice bro, and any chance you can tell me other then cleaning what type of work leasehands do? Im a skinny guy can lift 70lb but def will work my bro my butt off and i dont need a car right? Im planing on buying one after my first cheque cause $.. taking a taxi or getting a ride to sites would work till then?

[jeffreys 21234]

Well when I started as a lease I scrubbed rig down I tallied pipe pushed the pipe on the cradle ( just. Astand pipe lay down on) got it onto the cat walk then the skate would push up the v door this is on a coil tubing rig I also washed the coveralls took out garbage helped any of the other guys when needed would clean the bit an the bop. Bolts if u show ur willing to bust ur ass such as I did I got on the floor right Away as being a skinny guy I’ll tell u know if I can figure out how to use ur weight will help I’m short guy an not very big but I’d slam the tongs an pull on wrenches right beside the big boys I found when I was a lease my reliefs would quit often seeing as all the new guy have the pipe dream about making the patch money but when realized wat it was about tucked tail an ran an I would always just stay a extra hitch he bank acount loved it lol but like I said before just try to do wat ever u can to not only keep rig clean but safe steaming off walk ways entry’s in to shack ect an never say there’s nothing for u to do rember one day I was even cleaning roofs of the shacks an my driller said that’s first time he ever see. Any on do that take the Inicitive to find stuff to keep you busy don’t expect to have set coffee breaks or lunches eat when u can harder you work the better off you will be I’ve been outa the patch now for a few years but dam do I miss it lol if u have any more questions feel free to shoot me a pm an I can explain what ever else I can to help you along

[jeffreys 21234]

Forgot to touch on transportation you will need a vehicle I know when I worked I lived in med hat an had to drill in cold lake u drove on ur own dime there got to camp An from camp u caught a ride with a guy paid to drive the crews if your lucky an find out who ur working with you might be able to catch a ride but hard to say I know I’ve had few guys do that an then driver party’s to hard An doesn’t make it in an then your sol on ride my advice go buy ur self a rig rocket aka cheap bearer An rely on ur self to get to An from work

[Big pete]

Originally Posted by DownSouthh

How long did that take you boss? and comparing to the ladder you climed how tough was the leasehand position? Im a skinny guy but ill work my behind off

Took me about 8 years to climb the ladder, work as a leasehand wasn’t that hard physically for me it was learning the proper names of everything I was asked to go get that was the hardest part ie, hammer wrench, chain tong etc. I’d rather of had a guy on my crew that didn’t know much but made up for it by working hard and trying their best, to some people that counts for a lot , knowledge comes with experience and time in.

Keep your stick on the ice and do what your asked without talking back and you will do just fine

[lmtada]

The Crew Truck isn’t yours to Take to Town.

[jeffreys 21234]

Lmao guessin you’ve had that problem before lol we had one guy like to par take in some extra stuff needed his fix An need less to say couldn’t find him but they did find the truck in city in sask lmao

[jstubbs]

I got the perfect starter rig rocket for you to buy. 01 Dodge diesel. You'll have all the boys on the lease roads jealous.

[DownSouthh]

Originally Posted by jeffreys 21234

Forgot to touch on transportation you will need a vehicle I know when I worked I lived in med hat an had to drill in cold lake u drove on ur own dime there got to camp An from camp u caught a ride with a guy paid to drive the crews if your lucky an find out who ur working with you might be able to catch a ride but hard to say I know I’ve had few guys do that an then driver party’s to hard An doesn’t make it in an then your sol on ride my advice go buy ur self a rig rocket aka cheap bearer An rely on ur self to get to An from work

Hey man i appreciate ur anwser helped me a lot, about the vehicle im low on money so is there a way i can taxi or even buss if far for the first 2 weeks till i get paid? Also for drilling rigs you change locations everyday ? Im living out of hotels and motels so ill find the closet motel/hotel to my rig.. and thnx bro

[DownSouthh]

Originally Posted by Big pete

Took me about 8 years to climb the ladder, work as a leasehand wasn’t that hard physically for me it was learning the proper names of everything I was asked to go get that was the hardest part ie, hammer wrench, chain tong etc. I’d rather of had a guy on my crew that didn’t know much but made up for it by working hard and trying their best, to some people that counts for a lot , knowledge comes with experience and time in.

Keep your stick on the ice and do what your asked without talking back and you will do just fine

Thxn a lot bro, whats ur fav position out of all the ones u worked? and also i heard some drilling companies pay for workers to bring there own trucks? any info on that? Thnx bro

[pikergolf]

Good luck young fellow.

[^v^Tinda wolf^v^]

I would not recommend making this your permanent career choice. Life on a rig is no life at all from my perspective anyways and certainly not a family mans choice of work. Or not my choice rather. Take the safety part seriously and keep away from the blow.

[MountainTi]

Listen hard, work harder....and quit calling people "bro"
Won't go over well with those you're trying to impress

[Maxwell78]

Work hard, and ask questions if you dont know. and above all, stay safe. All the safety meetings and safety measures are there for a reason. Some may seem silly, but they were put in place to get you home safely. Complacency kills.

And yes, save your money,and keep your nose clean

[220 Swift]

Listen be able to accept criticism with some vocal slang.

Learn daily and be willing to learn as time goes on.

As time goes and you advance, listen to everyones opinion even the newest guy- he may have the best answer for a problem.

Some guys in power shouldnt be in that position but are. Accept their status/title though.

Use your head, your safety is number 1 priority.

dont try to be a hero or know it all.

Put in an honest effort each day.

Money is good. Save some each time/paycheck.

Spend some time with the boys for camaraderie but not too much. Problems may arise.

Be aware some guys are not nice and may make it rough for you

Some teasing back and forth is acceptable.

Understand that this may or maynot be a long term career.
With your age ask others how long they have been there ask their age. This will be you one day. Pay attention to the other services around the rig. You may see a service that looks more appealing in time to come.

[220 Swift]

Originally Posted by 220 Swift

Listen be able to accept criticism with some vocal slang.

Learn daily and be willing to learn as time goes on.

As time goes and you advance, listen to everyones opinion even the newest guy- he may have the best answer for a problem.

Some guys in power shouldnt be in that position but are. Accept their status/title though.

Use your head, your safety is number 1 priority.

dont try to be a hero or know it all.

Put in an honest effort each day.

Money is good. Save some each time/paycheck.

Spend some time with the boys for camaraderie but not too much. Problems may arise.

Be aware some guys are not nice and may make it rough for you

Some teasing back and forth is acceptable.

Understand that this may or maynot be a long term career.
With your age ask others how long they have been there ask their age. This will be you one day. Pay attention to the other services around the rig. You may see a service that looks more appealing in time to come.

Dont spend more than you make. Live within your means.

[Tundra Monkey]

Check out the “Danger Cats” channel on YouTube.

You’ll see everything you need to know.

[wolf308]

Dangercats !!! All the way.

And stay away from the derrick hand ...... generally , and abstain from the drink or drug ..... good luck

[hayseed]

[QUOTE=^v^Tinda wolf^v^;3836886]I would not recommend making this your permanent career choice. Life on a rig is no life at all from my perspective anyways and certainly not a family mans choice of work. Or not my choice rather. Take the safety part seriously and keep away from the blow.[/QUO

A lot of fellers make this a career, and climb the ladder, that's how it works.
We all have to start somewhere, been there done that.

Safety starts with when you flip the key on yer pickup every morning, and adds even more when on site you bet.

And not every hand out there is on the shnay.... give your head a shake.

[Oldan Grumpi]

Originally Posted by wolf308

Dangercats !!! All the way.

And stay away from the derrick hand ...... generally , and abstain from the drink or drug ..... good luck

Absolutely, stay away from the derrick hand! (Unless you're...you know...)

If you hear somebody say "monkey board", you just start running and keep running.

[rem338win]

If you don't have transportation to the rig committed every day your likely already screwed bud. I never worked a rig where the new guy not showing on time was going to fly. You need to talk to who hired you and get that ironed out.

So you have the job; is this a drilling rig, service or tubing?

Camp job or hotels?

Stop calling people bro. Now. It's an atmosphere you need to break into and that'll start you rough.

Lease hands with wash, scrub, run, roll stack and haul. You do what you're told and you'll do it 4 minutes ago.

Don't let anyone on the rig catch you looking lost or wandering. Always be doing something, preferably what you're supposed to be doing. If you don't know ask. Is you have to ask three times for the same thing then get it together or quit.

That's how I started on big iron and it shouldn't have changed much. I loved it, but missing out on the family life became too much.

[DownSouthh]

Originally Posted by ^v^Tinda wolf^v^

I would not recommend making this your permanent career choice. Life on a rig is no life at all from my perspective anyways and certainly not a family mans choice of work. Or not my choice rather. Take the safety part seriously and keep away from the blow.

Going to be a couple year then maybe college or pickup a trade down the line, not a family man so it’ll do and no blow or drugs at all

[DownSouthh]

Originally Posted by Oldan Grumpi

Absolutely, stay away from the derrick hand! (Unless you're...you know...)

If you hear somebody say "monkey board", you just start running and keep running.

Lol whats money board though

[DownSouthh]

Originally Posted by rem338win

If you don't have transportation to the rig committed every day your likely already screwed bud. I never worked a rig where the new guy not showing on time was going to fly. You need to talk to who hired you and get that ironed out.

So you have the job; is this a drilling rig, service or tubing?

Camp job or hotels?

Stop calling people bro. Now. It's an atmosphere you need to break into and that'll start you rough.

Lease hands with wash, scrub, run, roll stack and haul. You do what you're told and you'll do it 4 minutes ago.

Don't let anyone on the rig catch you looking lost or wandering. Always be doing something, preferably what you're supposed to be doing. If you don't know ask. Is you have to ask three times for the same thing then get it together or quit.

That's how I started on big iron and it shouldn't have changed much. I loved it, but missing out on the family life became too much.

Thanks, and its a drilling rig, hotel but i have to set that up myself, it looks like im just going to buy a cheap beater to get me around for the first little while then figure it out

[^v^Tinda wolf^v^]

[QUOTE=hayseed;3836946]

Originally Posted by ^v^Tinda wolf^v^

I would not recommend making this your permanent career choice. Life on a rig is no life at all from my perspective anyways and certainly not a family mans choice of work. Or not my choice rather. Take the safety part seriously and keep away from the blow.[/QUO

A lot of fellers make this a career, and climb the ladder, that's how it works.
We all have to start somewhere, been there done that.

Safety starts with when you flip the key on yer pickup every morning, and adds even more when on site you bet.

And not every hand out there is on the shnay.... give your head a shake.

Calling me out again are you. I don’t think it’s in your best interests coach.