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Precision Drilling

Rig Equipment Technician

Odessa, TX · On-site

Precision Drilling Co. LP Work Arrangements: On-Site At Precision Drilling, our mission is to ... Safely inspect, troubleshoot, and repair rig and oilfield equipment, applying advanced mechanical ...

Calista Corporation

Floorhand

Anchorage, AK

Reports any spills on pad to Rig Manager's office immediately- including oil, water, glycol, drilling mud, dry mud products, etc. * Notifies Rig Manager of any environmental non-compliances ...

StaffMode

Drilling Rig Yard Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

$20/hr

High School Diploma/GED * 1+ years Experience Working on a drilling rig or in the oilfield rigging up and rigging down Preferred: * Strong work ethic * Mechanical aptitude * Familiar with hand/power ...

Calista Corporation

Floorhand

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Reports any spills on pad to Rig Manager's office immediately- including oil, water, glycol, drilling mud, dry mud products, etc. * Notifies Rig Manager of any environmental non-compliances ...

Expand Energy

Assistant Driller

Morgantown, WV

$23.75 - $32.25/hr

The Assistant Driller will communicate and assist the Rig Manager and Driller in improving HSE ... oil and natural gas assets onshore in the United States.

Helmerich Payne

Rig-Mechanic

Grand Junction, CO

$25 - $34.50/hr

The Rig Mechanic is primarily responsible for repairing, maintaining, and installing oil well drilling machinery and equipment. Location : Odessa, TX, Tyler Texas, Oklahoma City, OK, Grand Junction ...

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

Rig-Mechanic

Odessa, TX · On-site

$25 - $34.50/hr

The Rig Mechanic is primarily responsible for repairing, maintaining, and installing oil well drilling machinery and equipment. Location : Odessa, TX, Tyler Texas, Oklahoma City, OK, Grand Junction ...

Expand Energy

Assistant Driller

Morgantown, WV · On-site

$23.75 - $32.25/hr

The Assistant Driller will communicate and assist the Rig Manager and Driller in improving HSE ... oil and natural gas assets onshore in the United States.

Calista Corporation

Floorhand

Prudhoe Bay, AK

Reports any spills on pad to Rig Manager's office immediately- including oil, water, glycol, drilling mud, dry mud products, etc. * Notifies Rig Manager of any environmental non-compliances ...

Calista Corporation

Pit Watcher

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$66.40K - $88.30K/yr

Reports any spills on pad to Rig Manager's office immediately- including oil, water, glycol, drilling mud, dry mud products, etc. * Notifies Rig Manager of any environmental non-compliances ...

Helmerich Payne

Rig-Mechanic

Barnesville, OH

$25 - $34.50/hr

The Rig Mechanic is primarily responsible for repairing, maintaining, and installing oil well drilling machinery and equipment. Location : Odessa, TX, Tyler Texas, Oklahoma City, OK, Grand Junction ...

Helmerich Payne

Rig-Mechanic

Dickinson, ND · On-site

$25 - $34.50/hr

The Rig Mechanic is primarily responsible for repairing, maintaining, and installing oil well drilling machinery and equipment. Location : Odessa, TX, Tyler Texas, Oklahoma City, OK, Grand Junction ...

Calista Corporation

Roustabout

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Assists Rig Management in identifying operational non-conformances at the rigsite. * Reports any spills on pad to the Driller immediately- including oil, water, glycol, drilling mud, dry mud products ...

Helmerich Payne

Rig-Mechanic

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$25 - $34.50/hr

The Rig Mechanic is primarily responsible for repairing, maintaining, and installing oil well drilling machinery and equipment. Location : Odessa, TX, Tyler Texas, Oklahoma City, OK, Grand Junction ...

Helmerich Payne

Rig-Mechanic

Odessa, TX · On-site

$25 - $34.50/hr

The Rig Mechanic is primarily responsible for repairing, maintaining, and installing oil well drilling machinery and equipment. Location : Odessa, TX, Tyler Texas, Oklahoma City, OK, Grand Junction ...

Helmerich Payne

Rig-Mechanic

Tyler, TX

$25 - $34.50/hr

The Rig Mechanic is primarily responsible for repairing, maintaining, and installing oil well drilling machinery and equipment. Location : Odessa, TX, Tyler Texas, Oklahoma City, OK, Grand Junction ...

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Rig Equipment Technician

Precision Drilling

Odessa, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

JOB TITLE: Rig Equipment Technician
Company: Precision Drilling Co. LP
Work Arrangements: On-Site
At Precision Drilling, our mission is to deliver safe, sustainable, and high-performance drilling solutions that reduce risks and optimize resources for our customers across global markets. Driven by our Core Values, we empower our people, invest in cutting-edge technology, and foster lasting relationships built on integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence.
The Rig Equipment Mechanic supports Precision Drilling's High Performance, High Value mission by ensuring critical rig equipment is maintained, inspected, and repaired to the highest safety and reliability standards, reducing operational risk and supporting efficient drilling operations. This is a rotational position operating on a 2-weeks-on/2-weeks-off schedule.
CULTURE:
Precision Drilling fosters a strong safety culture through our Human Organizational Performance (HOP) approach, focusing on learning, communication, and supporting our people. We invest in career growth through continuous training and development, encourage balance with competitive benefits and generous time off, and foster a team-oriented workplace grounded in integrity and trust. When you join Precision, you join a company that puts people first.
DAY IN THE LIFE:
  • Safely inspect, troubleshoot, and repair rig and oilfield equipment, applying advanced mechanical knowledge to diagnose issues and restore equipment to safe operating condition
  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including CAT III & IV inspections, while accurately documenting findings to ensure traceability and compliance with company and regulatory standards
  • Work independently and collaboratively with other departments to support equipment repairs, respond to abnormal operating conditions, and implement audit or inspection recommendations
  • Prioritize safety in every task, following Permit to Work and Isolation systems, maintaining a clean and organized work area, and confidently calling a Time Out for Safety when conditions change or risks are identified
  • Communicate equipment status and risks by completing service and maintenance reports, advising supervisors on equipment condition and spare parts needs, and promptly reporting hazards, incidents, or limitations that could impact safe rig operations

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:
  • 5-10 years+ of experience diagnosing, repairing, and overhauling drilling equipment
  • Advanced diagnosing and troubleshooting knowledge of Mud Pump, Drawworks and other various equipment on the rigs
  • Reading equipment schematics with a good understanding of symbols
  • Basic SAP abilities, specifically: notifications and maintenance compliance report

Drive your career forward with Precision Drilling-apply today and take the lead in shaping the future of energy with a company that values safety, performance, and your potential.

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