Driller - Oklahoma

Patterson-UTI•El Reno, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Driller monitors well conditions and drilling parameters and oversees drilling activities. The role delegates tasks to the Derrickhand, Motorhand, Floorhands, and other rig employees according to drilling activities. The Driller communicates with rig employees and third parties, including customer representatives and the Directional Driller, and provides leadership alongside the Rig Manager to instruct, train, and develop rig employees. The position is responsible for well control and for maintaining daily drilling activity logs and the Driller’s cabin. The Driller also supports equipment maintenance, problem-solving, and rig-up and rig-down procedures while maintaining a strong emphasis on safety. The role is performed outdoors for an entire tour shift in varying weather, including heat, cold, precipitation, high winds, and turbulent conditions. Drillers work closely with others in the confined space of a drilling rig and may live together in crew quarters. The hitch is 14 days on and 14 days off, with 12.5-hour shifts that may be days or nights and include weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to use a computer and multiple screens to monitor drilling activities.
Understanding of downhole and daily operations sufficient to give instructions to crew members.
Ability to use a calculator, standard formulas, and basic math for well-control calculations.
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 conditions and closely with others in the confined area of a drilling rig.
Emphasis on safety for oneself, coworkers, and third parties.

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.
Certifications: Well Control.

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.
Work with the Rig Manager to delegate tasks, instruct, train, and develop 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 the Driller’s cabin and keep it orderly.
Maintain daily logs of drilling activities.
Direct other rig employees and assist with rig-up and rig-down procedures.
Support other crew members, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and perform additional assigned tasks.