About The Position

The Drilling Team role performs general manual labor on the rig and supports other drilling crew members during rig operations. The posting names Driller, Assistant Driller, Derrickhand, Motorhand, and Floorhand duties, and advertises hiring for Driller, Relief Driller, Derrickhand, and Motorhand roles in the Rockies Region (Utah, Wyoming, North Dakota, and Colorado). Pay ranges from $30.64 to $44.20, depending on experience. The role includes safety, operational, maintenance, training, and workplace policy responsibilities. Prior oil field, heavy industry, or construction experience is beneficial, and a high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Pass a post-offer physical examination, fitness testing, safety aptitude test, drug tests, and background check.
  • Provide proof of and maintain legal authorization to work in the United States.
  • Arrange reliable transportation to and from work and training locations.
  • Speak and read English well enough to understand safety materials and announcements, communicate with coworkers, and participate in job safety analysis meetings.
  • Understand and be able to read safety and training requirements and materials.
  • Work safely and maintain professional, effective, and polite relationships with employees and suppliers.
  • Follow the chain of command and instructions, work well as a team member, and share knowledge to help advance coworkers' skills.
  • Develop knowledge of rig operations, rig components, servicing, and the duties and responsibilities of each position.
  • Conform to the company's drug-free workplace policy, including its prohibition on working while marijuana is in the body.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior experience in oil field, heavy industry, or construction.
  • High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

  • Work in a safe, healthy, and environmentally protective manner.
  • Operate tongs, pick up and lay down pipe, and latch tubing in elevators.
  • Manage tools on the work floor.
  • Operate the mud pump.
  • Nipple up and down the BOP.
  • Tally the pipe stands.
  • Assist with daily maintenance and housekeeping.
  • Report and correct unsafe work practices and safety hazards.
  • Participate in all safety programs, processes, and requirements.
  • Attend operations training up to twice per year, for up to five days per training, at designated locations.
  • Perform other duties as directed by management.
  • Maintain required technical and safety certifications and stay current on OSHA, EUSD, and other required training.
  • Follow company policies, directives, procedures, and business ethics requirements.
  • Use protective clothing and equipment correctly, report hazards and injuries, and follow safe manual-handling practices.

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