Floorhands/Roughnecks

[PROUDTEXAN]

I just got picked up by Patterson as a floorhand. this is going be my first job in the oil field. Tell me what to expect, the do's and don'ts and anything else you think I might need to know. I'm excited to say the least I've been trying to get my foot in the door for a while now. Its kind of crazy, I couldn't tell you how many apps I put in online and nothing. A buddy gives me a number I give them a call, show up at a job fair, drug test and hired.

[JSAPP]

Keep your mouth shut, your ears and eyes open and keep moving. Be safe and take all the safety rules seriously. Watch your tail and the crews as well. Never say "I can't", there's always a way. Don't wine and be early. Good luck. Hope you make a hand.

[DKC]

Don't put your hands were you wouldn't put you d#$%

[oktx]

Be willing to learn. Stay busy and you will move up fast.

[wtb90]

Make a hand EVERY DAY

[one66stang]

Make a hand, stay busy. They are going to tell at you and call you names and you will be the butt of all the jokes and the gopher. Just pull your weight and a little of the guys next to you. Stay off the dope. Get a Good pair of boots with your first check .

Most important thing I can tell you. Don't put you fingers anywhere you wouldn't put little willie. Ya feel me?

[trophy8]

Never trust that the guy next to you is going to be safe. YOU need to pay attention at all times. Dont be late. Work your *** off. Become freinds with the directional drillers and then hire on with them

[JP Weld]

All of the above and then some!

[firemedic2105]

Never trust that the guy next to you is going to be safe. YOU need to pay attention at all times. Dont be late. Work your *** off. Become freinds with the directional drillers and then hire on with them

Bingo. Have thick skin, you're gonna need it. Shut up and learn, buy good boots, be early, stay late, learn everything you can

[bphillips]

Keep your mouth shut, your ears and eyes open and keep moving. Be safe and take all the safety rules seriously. Watch your tail and the crews as well. Never say "I can't", there's always a way. Don't wine and be early. Good luck. Hope you make a hand.

^^Good advice from someone who actually knows and I couldn't have said it any better. Plenty of money to be made following this advice.

Any idea what rig you will be on? I'm directional and stay with a Patterson rig.

[bphillips]

Never trust that the guy next to you is going to be safe. YOU need to pay attention at all times. Dont be late. Work your *** off. Become freinds with the directional drillers and then hire on with them

Nobody likes us they think we're all A holes but thats usually the ones who dont listen or are lazy

[csmith936]

all the guys before me pretty much nailed everything on the head!!!! Don't stand around...be aware of your surroundings and If you're not busy at least LOOK busy...Good luck to ya and I hope you make a hand

[trophy8]

Nobody likes us they think we're all A holes but thats usually the ones who dont listen or are lazy

Heck, i always liked the directional guys. Although im a bit different than the average guy you see working a rig floor, hence why im no longer on a rig floor.... Plant operator is where its at

[PROUDTEXAN]

Right on guys, thanks for the info. Seems pretty straight forward bust **s and shut up!
Not sure what rig I'll be on yet, should find out this week during training.

[Bowhunter1994]

Bingo. Have thick skin, you're gonna need it. Shut up and learn, buy good boots, be early, stay late, learn everything you can

This^