Job description
The Relief Operator position is filled by a person who on an as needed basis fills the position of a Rig Operator on a Workover Rig or Swab Rig. The Relief Operator is responsible for the relief operation of the rig, crew, and equipment and for ensuring customer satisfaction with all services rendered when the Rig Operator is absent from work due to illness, vacations, or other excused absences. The Relief Operator ensures that all crew members are at the rig and ready to work at their scheduled time and maintains productivity standards for all rig functions. When not performing duties as a Rig Operator, the Relief Operator is working on the crew as a crew member (For example: Floor Hand, Derrick Hand, Truck Driver, or performing other rig duties as assigned).