Driller - Oklahoma

Patterson-UTI•El Reno, OK

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Driller monitors well conditions and drilling parameters and oversees drilling activities. The role delegates tasks to Derrickhands, Motorhands, Floorhands, and other rig employees according to drilling activities, while communicating with rig employees and third parties, including customer representatives and the Directional Driller. The Driller works with the Rig Manager to lead, instruct, train, and develop rig employees; keep the rig operational; and ensure safe and effective drilling operations. The position works outdoors for an entire tour shift in varying weather conditions and in the confined area of a drilling rig. The Driller works a 14-days-on/14-days-off hitch, with 12.5-hour shifts that may be days or nights and include weekends and holidays. Crew members may choose to live together in crew quarters.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to use a computer and multiple screens to monitor drilling activities.
Understanding of down-hole and daily operations sufficient to give instructions to rig hands.
Ability to use a calculator, standard formulas, and basic math for well-control calculations.
Well Control certification.
Willingness to work a 14-days-on/14-days-off hitch with 12.5-hour shifts that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and closely with others in the confined area of a drilling rig.

Nice To Haves

Advanced education, such as college or trade school.
Prior experience working as a Driller with PTEN.
Prior experience running Amphion and Omron dual joystick rigs.

Responsibilities

Oversee drilling activities and monitor rig employees and third parties working on, entering, or exiting the rig floor.
Follow the established plan for drilling operations.
Continually monitor well conditions and drilling parameters.
Provide leadership with the Rig Manager by delegating tasks, instructing, training, and developing rig employees.
Ensure regular maintenance of equipment and machinery.
Assist the Rig Manager with preventing and solving problems to keep the rig operational.
Communicate with the Rig Manager, Company Man, and Directional Driller as necessary.
Take responsibility for well control.
Maintain general upkeep and housekeeping of the Driller’s cabin.
Maintain daily logs of drilling activities.
Direct other rig employees and assist with rig-up and rig-down procedures.
Support other crew members as needed, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and perform additional assigned tasks.