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iBall Instruments LLC

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SALES REPRESENTATIVE (OIL & GAS / INDUSTRIAL SAFETY)

Mcloud, OK · On-site

$65K - $104K/yr

Our device is built to detect hazardous gases such as methane, CO2, and H2S, helping protect ... and rig environments COMPENSATION - $65,000 to $104,000 annual - High commission structure ...

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... in rig moves: help with rig-up / rig-down, nipple up and down blowout preventers, assist with ... as checking / changing oil and coolant on engines * Assist Derrickhand with watching and ...

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... in rig moves: help with rig-up / rig-down, nipple up and down blowout preventers, assist with ... as checking / changing oil and coolant on engines * Assist Derrickhand with watching and ...

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... moves: help with rig-up/rig-down, nipple up and down blowout preventers, assist with general ... oil and coolant on engines * Assist Derrickhand with watching and maintaining shakers, mud pits and ...

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SALES REPRESENTATIVE (OIL & GAS / INDUSTRIAL SAFETY)

iBall Instruments LLC

Mcloud, OK • On-site

$65K - $104K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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OVERVIEW – SALES REPRESENTATIVE (OIL & GAS / INDUSTRIAL SAFETY)

Location: Local and Remote / Field-Based (U.S. – Oil & Gas Regions Preferred)

Compensation: Salary and Commission-Based (High Earning Potential)


ABOUT RIGWIRE https://rigwire.com/

Simply- Rigwire has developed a rugged, field-ready gas detection solutions designed specifically for harsh oilfield environments. Our device is built to detect hazardous gases such as methane, CO2, and H2S, helping protect personnel and operations on drilling sites, rigs, and industrial locations.

We are focused on practical, hardened, reliable technology that works where it matters most — in the field.


POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking for an experienced, driven, self-starting sales professional to help bring our gas detection equipment to market. This is a high-impact role with significant earning potential for someone who understands the oil & gas industry and already has relationships in the field and ready to expand into other markets.

This is not an entry-level role. We are looking for a “hunter” — someone who knows how to find opportunities, open doors, and close deals.


RESPONSIBILITIES

- Identify and develop new business opportunities in oil & gas and industrial sectors

- Sell gas detection equipment to:

- Mud logging companies

- Drilling contractors

- Oil & gas operators

- HSE (Health, Safety & Environmental) managers

- Leverage existing industry relationships to generate sales

- Conduct product demonstrations and explain technical benefits

- Build and manage a sales pipeline

- Close deals and drive revenue growth


IDEAL CANDIDATE

- Experience selling into oil & gas, industrial safety, or drilling operations

- Existing contacts in mud logging, drilling, or HSE roles

- Proven track record of closing B2B sales

- Comfortable selling technical equipment

- Self-motivated and able to work independently

- Strong communication and negotiation skills


REQUIRED

- Drug testing

- Complete background check

- Reliable transportation


PREFERRED BACKGROUND

- People person

- Sales experience with gas detection equipment or safety systems

- Experience working with companies such as drilling contractors, service companies, or equipment providers

- Familiarity with field operations and rig environments


COMPENSATION

- $65,000 to $104,000 annual

- High commission structure (uncapped)

- Full time salary

- Flexible structure


WHY JOIN RIGWIRE

- Sell a product designed specifically for real-world oilfield conditions

- Massive market need for reliable gas detection

- Opportunity to get in early with a growing company

- Direct impact on company growth and direction


GENERAL PARTS OF YOUR DAY

- Prospecting For Mud Logging Rentals (see below)

- Prospecting For Secondary Markets (see below)

- Prospecting For Government Sales

- Advertising


OILFIELD/MUD LOGGING RENTALS

- Mud logging companies

- Petroleum Geologists

- Operations Geologists

- Mud Loggers

- Drilling Supervisors

- Completions Engineers

- Secondary Rental/replacement of the Pason Gas detector


SECONDARY MARKET EXAMPLES

- Biogas fuel quality

- Wastewater treatment plant

- Industrial digester

- Agriculture processing facility with biogas

- Anything that has a need for rugged continuous gas monitoring


HOW TO APPLY

- Call or send a brief introduction along with your experience and any relevant industry contacts or background.

- Call: 405 341 2434

- Email: support@iballinst.com