Driller

MURFIN DRILLING COMPANY INC•Colby, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Operators Lead a three-to-five-person rig crew while safely operating drilling rig components. This is a safety-sensitive position. They are responsible for rig up and down activities, general equipment repairs, and maintenance of rig components. Operators conduct safety meetings and assign activities on the rig floor or derrick. They supervise the mud-mixing duties, and other various duties performed by floorhands & derrickhands. Operators are responsible for their crew performing these duties in a safe and efficient manner. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

We expect more out of our drillers than most contractors. We need them to be driven and able to direct crew members to work hard.
We also expect our Drillers to lead by example via. their good work ethic.
Previous Drilling Experience on a Kelly Drive Rig.
A valid Driver's License is required (CDL Preferred).
Knowledge of basic mechanical functions.
Oilfield industry experience.
Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening & background check.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
Clean Driving Record.
CDL.
3+ years of previous drilling rig operations experience (not required).

Responsibilities

Ensures all crew members are at the rig and prepared to work at the scheduled time.
Performs routine operating functions and troubleshooting on all equipment with direction from operation personnel as well as the client company representative.
Operates the draw works and assesses downhole conditions and well pressures.
Handles jack stands, and instructs crew on securing the guy wires.
Provides operating reports to the Field Supervisor-Rigs or Tool pusher.
Tests and monitors equipment using correct procedures.
Trains and directs the crew on safety and job procedures.
Establishes daily maintenance & housekeeping program for the rig.
Oversees the setting up, taking down, and transportation of drilling rig & equipment.
May be requested to work outside of normal work schedule to meet customer needs.
Performs other duties as assigned.