Field Development Coach

Precision Drilling • Houston, TX

11d

About The Position

The Field Development Coach coaches, mentors, and trains new and experienced field employees to build competencies in hazard identification, risk mitigation, and safe, efficient rig operations. The role works alongside crews in the field, providing hands-on guidance and real-time performance improvement while reinforcing Precision Drilling’s standards and expectations.

The coach evaluates competencies from Floorhand through Rig Manager, tracks progress, and coaches identified gaps through completion. The position provides hands-on rig coaching, with a focus on rig moves and rig start-ups, maintains accurate competency records, delivers on-rig and customer-specific training, and supports new Field Coaches. It also partners with Rig Managers, Field Superintendents, and HSE to coordinate field activities, reinforce HSE standards, and develop future rig leaders. The position works a 14-day rotation and requires 100% travel within the assigned region and other divisions as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract.
• Drilling operations experience, preferably as a Driller or above, with strong knowledge of rig operations and equipment.
• Proven field coaching or training experience and a strong personal safety record.
• Current required safety certifications, including Well Control, H2S, First Aid/CPR, Fall Protection/Rig Rescue, Confined Space, Loader, Manlift, and Forklift.
• Current applicable instructor certifications, or ability to obtain them, including additional certifications as business needs require.
• Strong communication, organization, and computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SuccessFactors.
• Knowledge of company and HSE standards.
• Ability to work a 14-day rotation and travel 100% within the assigned region and other divisions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate competencies from Floorhand through Rig Manager, track progress, and coach identified gaps through completion.
• Provide hands-on rig coaching to strengthen technical skills, operational efficiency, and readiness, with a focus on rig moves and rig start-ups.
• Maintain accurate competency records and provide rig leadership with visibility into employee progress.
• Deliver on-rig, customer-specific, safety, and equipment training, while supporting new Field Coaches.
• Partner with Rig Managers, Field Superintendents, and HSE to coordinate field activities, reinforce HSE standards, and develop future rig leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED