The H2S Tech operates and maintains the Gas Detection Systems and Breathing Air Safety Equipment at a land or offshore based drilling rig or production platform where there is a potential for or an ...
The H2S Tech operates and maintains the Gas Detection Systems and Breathing Air Safety Equipment at a land or offshore based drilling rig or production platform where there is a potential for or an ...
Geologist 04192 NWSS
Los Alamos, NM · On-site
Medical
Life
Retirement
PTO
Field duties will include Direct Push Technology, Hollow Stem Auger, and Roto-Sonic drilling rig oversight. * Office duties include data management and documentation organization. MINIMUM ...
Geologist 04192 NWSS
Los Alamos, NM · On-site
Medical
Life
Retirement
PTO
Field duties will include Direct Push Technology, Hollow Stem Auger, and Roto-Sonic drilling rig oversight. * Office duties include data management and documentation organization. MINIMUM ...
The H2S Tech operates and maintains the Gas Detection Systems and Breathing Air Safety Equipment at a land or offshore based drilling rig or production platform where there is a potential for or an ...
The H2S Tech operates and maintains the Gas Detection Systems and Breathing Air Safety Equipment at a land or offshore based drilling rig or production platform where there is a potential for or an ...
Geologist 04192 NWSS
Los Alamos, NM · On-site
Medical
Life
Retirement
PTO
Field duties will include Direct Push Technology, Hollow Stem Auger, and Roto-Sonic drilling rig oversight. * Office duties include data management and documentation organization. MINIMUM ...
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Geologist 04192 NWSS
Los Alamos, NM · On-site
Medical
Life
Retirement
PTO
Field duties will include Direct Push Technology, Hollow Stem Auger, and Roto-Sonic drilling rig oversight. * Office duties include data management and documentation organization. MINIMUM ...
The H2S Tech operates and maintains the Gas Detection Systems and Breathing Air Safety Equipment at a land or offshore based drilling rig or production platform where there is a potential for or an ...
The H2S Tech operates and maintains the Gas Detection Systems and Breathing Air Safety Equipment at a land or offshore based drilling rig or production platform where there is a potential for or an ...
Geologist 04192 NWSS
Los Alamos, NM · On-site
Medical
Life
Retirement
PTO
Field duties will include Direct Push Technology, Hollow Stem Auger, and Roto-Sonic drilling rig oversight. * Office duties include data management and documentation organization. MINIMUM ...
Geologist 04192 NWSS
Los Alamos, NM · On-site
Medical
Life
Retirement
PTO
Field duties will include Direct Push Technology, Hollow Stem Auger, and Roto-Sonic drilling rig oversight. * Office duties include data management and documentation organization. MINIMUM ...
Reverse Unit Operator I
Artesia, NM · On-site
$16.50 - $21.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Tracking and keeping up with pipe tally, drilling depths, and advise customer and rig crew with technical well expertise * Establish and maintain a positive work environment for the rig crew ...
Reverse Unit Operator I
Artesia, NM · On-site
$16.50 - $21.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Tracking and keeping up with pipe tally, drilling depths, and advise customer and rig crew with technical well expertise * Establish and maintain a positive work environment for the rig crew ...
AST Tank Installer (DJ/Powder River Basins)
Aztec, NM · On-site
$18/hr
A Fluid Tank Installer works on an installation crew to execute the installation, removal, rig-up ... drilling support solutions.
AST Tank Installer (DJ/Powder River Basins)
Aztec, NM · On-site
$18/hr
A Fluid Tank Installer works on an installation crew to execute the installation, removal, rig-up ... drilling support solutions.
Frac Flowback_Restraints Tech
$15.75 - $20.75/hr
Aid with frac watch, drill-out, flowback and production operations * Assist with rig up/down operations * Perform maintenance and repair work in the field and yard * Drive vehicles, forklifts and ...
Frac Flowback_Restraints Tech
$15.75 - $20.75/hr
Aid with frac watch, drill-out, flowback and production operations * Assist with rig up/down operations * Perform maintenance and repair work in the field and yard * Drive vehicles, forklifts and ...
Frac Flowback_Restraints Tech
Eunice, NM · On-site
$15.75 - $20.75/hr
Aid with frac watch, drill-out, flowback and production operations * Assist with rig up/down operations * Perform maintenance and repair work in the field and yard * Drive vehicles, forklifts and ...
Frac Flowback_Restraints Tech
Eunice, NM · On-site
$15.75 - $20.75/hr
Aid with frac watch, drill-out, flowback and production operations * Assist with rig up/down operations * Perform maintenance and repair work in the field and yard * Drive vehicles, forklifts and ...
Carlsbad Yard Inspections Crew
Carlsbad, NM · On-site
$13.25 - $16.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
... Drill Pipe, Energy, OCTG, Rig, Hot Shot, EMI, SEA, CNC
Carlsbad Yard Inspections Crew
Carlsbad, NM · On-site
$13.25 - $16.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
... Drill Pipe, Energy, OCTG, Rig, Hot Shot, EMI, SEA, CNC
Carlsbad Yard Inspections Crew
Carlsbad, NM · On-site
$13.25 - $16.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
... Drill Pipe, Energy, OCTG, Rig, Hot Shot, EMI, SEA, CNC
Carlsbad Yard Inspections Crew
Carlsbad, NM · On-site
$13.25 - $16.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
... Drill Pipe, Energy, OCTG, Rig, Hot Shot, EMI, SEA, CNC
Carlsbad Yard Shipping and Receiving Crew
Carlsbad, NM · On-site
$14.75 - $17.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
... Drill Pipe, Energy, OCTG, Rig, Hot Shot, EMI, SEA, CNC
Carlsbad Yard Shipping and Receiving Crew
Carlsbad, NM · On-site
$14.75 - $17.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
... Drill Pipe, Energy, OCTG, Rig, Hot Shot, EMI, SEA, CNC
Carlsbad Yard Shipping and Receiving Crew
Carlsbad, NM · On-site
$14.75 - $17.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
... Drill Pipe, Energy, OCTG, Rig, Hot Shot, EMI, SEA, CNC
Carlsbad Yard Shipping and Receiving Crew
Carlsbad, NM · On-site
$14.75 - $17.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
... Drill Pipe, Energy, OCTG, Rig, Hot Shot, EMI, SEA, CNC
Safety Tech
Artesia, NM · On-site
$18 - $21/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Rig up and down safety equipment for drilling, workover, and frac operations. * Oversee and enforce confined space, hot work, and critical task permits. * Provide on-site rescue response and hazard ...
Safety Tech
Artesia, NM · On-site
$18 - $21/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Rig up and down safety equipment for drilling, workover, and frac operations. * Oversee and enforce confined space, hot work, and critical task permits. * Provide on-site rescue response and hazard ...
Safety Tech
Artesia, NM · On-site
$18 - $21/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Rig up and down safety equipment for drilling, workover, and frac operations. * Oversee and enforce confined space, hot work, and critical task permits. * Provide on-site rescue response and hazard ...
Safety Tech
Artesia, NM · On-site
$18 - $21/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Rig up and down safety equipment for drilling, workover, and frac operations. * Oversee and enforce confined space, hot work, and critical task permits. * Provide on-site rescue response and hazard ...
CDL Driver
Las Cruces, NM · On-site
$18/hr
For Boom Crane CDL Driver positions - a Certified Drill Rig Operator-NCCCO Boom Certification preferred - maintain active accredited certification for equipment type (e.g. NCCCO, NCCER, CIC ...
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CDL Driver
Las Cruces, NM · On-site
$18/hr
For Boom Crane CDL Driver positions - a Certified Drill Rig Operator-NCCCO Boom Certification preferred - maintain active accredited certification for equipment type (e.g. NCCCO, NCCER, CIC ...
CW - Inside Sales - Branch
Hobbs, NM · On-site
Maintain rig board to allow visibility of current customer requirements by active rig, equipment ... Working knowledge of drilling/production and equipment * Intermediate Computer Skills
CW - Inside Sales - Branch
Hobbs, NM · On-site
Maintain rig board to allow visibility of current customer requirements by active rig, equipment ... Working knowledge of drilling/production and equipment * Intermediate Computer Skills
CW - Inside Sales - Branch
Hobbs, NM · On-site
Maintain rig board to allow visibility of current customer requirements by active rig, equipment ... Working knowledge of drilling/production and equipment * Intermediate Computer Skills
CW - Inside Sales - Branch
Hobbs, NM · On-site
Maintain rig board to allow visibility of current customer requirements by active rig, equipment ... Working knowledge of drilling/production and equipment * Intermediate Computer Skills
Maintain rig board to allow visibility of current customer requirements by active rig, equipment ... Working knowledge of drilling/production and equipment * Intermediate Computer Skills
Maintain rig board to allow visibility of current customer requirements by active rig, equipment ... Working knowledge of drilling/production and equipment * Intermediate Computer Skills
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$14.21 - $16.73
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What is the difference between Drilling Rig vs Drilling Operator?
| Aspect | Drilling Rig | Drilling Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Certifications in equipment operation, safety training | Same certifications, plus operational training |
| Work Environment | On-site at drilling locations, heavy machinery | On-site, operating drilling equipment |
| Industry Usage | Used to describe the equipment and infrastructure | Refers to the personnel operating the equipment |
The drilling rig is the large structure used to drill wells, while the drilling operator is the worker who operates the rig. Both roles require similar certifications and work in the same environment, but the rig refers to the equipment, and the operator refers to the personnel managing it.
What are some common challenges faced by professionals working on a drilling rig, and how can they be managed?
What are drilling rig jobs?
Six positions on an oil rig crew run the operations of both onshore and offshore drilling rigs. As the rig manager, you are in charge of the company's interests. You oversee all personnel and operations and report program progress to your superiors. As a driller, you monitor drilling procedures and ensure that all other personnel follows safety and efficiency protocol. As a derrickhand, you maintain and repair the circulating system equipment. Your duties as a leasehand include setting up and taking down the drilling equipment and keeping an organized work environment. The floorhand's responsibilities include manipulating pipe sections and drill stems. Finally, as the motorhand, you operate the diesel and electric engines that keep the rig running.
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Job description
Total Safety is looking for a H2S Technician to join their safety conscious team! The H2S Tech operates and maintains the Gas Detection Systems and Breathing Air Safety Equipment at a land or offshore based drilling rig or production platform where there is a potential for or an anticipated release.
About Total Safety
Total Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.
Essential Duties:
- Assist in Rigging Gas Detection Systems
- Assist in operation and maintenance gas detection systems and breathing air safety equipment
- Calibrates gas detection
- Complete daily, weekly and monthly checks on equipment
- Fit testing of customer’s personnel
- Inspect and service cooling & shower trailers
- Must be able to work safely and follow all TS & Customer policies and procedures
- Completes all Total Safety and Customer documentation associated with assigned tasks in a timely and accurate manner. This includes all inspection and repair documents, job cost billable expenses and time sheets.
- Ensures that all Cascade Air Banks are charged and online. Ensures that all 5, 10 and/or 30 minutes SCBA’s (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) are functional and fully charged.
- Ensures operability of both Electric & Diesel Air Compressors. Ensures that proper maintenance including air purification cartridge changes, oil changes and other filter changes have been performed and documented. Performs scheduled air quality checks.
- Performs other functions and may cross-train as part of training and development.
- Assist others in facility with inspection, cleaning, servicing, reassembling and testing shop equipment, SCBA’s, manifolds, regulators, hoses and other safety equipment.
- May stock shelves with clean, tested and ready to use equipment and pull, stage, and load equipment for jobs.
- Maintains work area and other areas in a clean and orderly condition.
- Maintains ongoing effort to keep equipment clean and respiration masks sanitized.
- Maintains running inventory of location and availability of safety equipment.
- Performs basic maintenance and care of assigned vehicle and/or trailer.
- Assist others as needed.
Skills and Experience:
- 3 – 6 months’ H2S and/or Upstream experience.
- Successfully complete H2S Academy Training to include but not limited to H2S Training, SAFE GULF or SAFE LAND.
- First aid responder training preferred.
- State and OSHA regulations training.
- Customer Service skills training.
- Trained to complete site inspections using SMART Inspections program.
Working Environment:
- Shop, indoor and outdoor industrial environments.
- May be frequently exposed to cold, hot, wet, humid, outside weather conditions and vibration.
- Works in customer environment.
- May be exposed to high pressure, chemicals, and traffic.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Educational Requirements:
High School diploma or GED
Total Safety and its subsidiaries afford equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. Total Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Industry
Office supplies and stationery stores
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Houston, TX, US
Year founded
1994