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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.

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.

With operations in Texas and Louisiana, our US onshore business has become both a premier oil and ... Provide technical leadership for development planning in support of a multi-rig program, including ...

With operations in Texas and Louisiana, our US onshore business has become both a premier oil and ... Provide technical leadership for development planning in support of a multi-rig program, including ...

With operations in Texas and Louisiana, our US onshore business has become both a premier oil and ... Provide technical leadership for development planning in support of a multi-rig program, including ...

... onshore drilling teams, and to the Directional Drilling Coordinator (DDC). Ensures a full and ... Experience determining oil and gas tool operating limits, flow rate, pressure, temperature and mass ...

Work hand in hand with the onshore operations team. * Recommend measures to improve methods ... General knowledge of oilfield equipment. * Mechanical ability necessary to perform repairs. * Valid ...

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How much do onshore oil rig jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for onshore oil rig in the United States is $22.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $28.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an onshore oil rig worker?

To thrive as an Onshore Oil Rig Worker, you need a solid understanding of drilling operations, mechanical aptitude, and safety protocols, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent and industry-specific training. Familiarity with heavy machinery, safety management systems (like HSE), and certifications such as H2S or Well Control are typically required. Physical stamina, teamwork, adaptability, and effective communication are standout soft skills in this demanding environment. These skills and qualifications are vital for maintaining operational efficiency and safety in the hazardous and fast-paced oilfield workplace.

What is an onshore oil rig?

Onshore oil rigs are facilities located on land that are used to drill wells and extract crude oil and natural gas from underground reservoirs. These rigs play a crucial role in the energy industry by allowing companies to access hydrocarbons that are not located offshore (beneath the ocean floor). Onshore rigs can vary in size and complexity, ranging from small portable rigs to large, permanent drilling installations. The work on these rigs often involves operating heavy machinery, monitoring drilling operations, and ensuring safety and environmental standards are met.

What are some common challenges faced by workers on an onshore oil rig, and how can they be managed?

Onshore oil rig workers often encounter challenges such as long shifts, physically demanding tasks, and exposure to harsh weather conditions. Teamwork and strict adherence to safety protocols are essential to manage these challenges effectively. Many rigs operate on a rotational schedule, which can impact work-life balance, but also offers extended time off between shifts. Open communication, ongoing safety training, and strong support from supervisors help ensure a safe and productive work environment.

What is the difference between Onshore Oil Rig vs Offshore Oil Rig?

AspectOnshore Oil RigOffshore Oil Rig
Work EnvironmentLand-based, accessible by roadSea-based, located offshore
Required CertificationsBasic safety and operational certificationsAdvanced safety, diving, and offshore certifications
Industry UsageCommon in land oil extractionUsed for offshore oil drilling
Job ResponsibilitiesDrilling, maintenance, safety on landDrilling, platform maintenance at sea

Onshore Oil Rigs are land-based facilities with similar operational roles as Offshore Oil Rigs, but differ mainly in location and environment. Onshore rigs are easier to access and require less specialized safety gear, while offshore rigs demand advanced certifications and safety measures due to their sea-based setting.

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Infographic showing various Onshore Oil Rig job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $47,194 per year, or $22.7 per hour.

Experienced Well Operations Supervisor

ExxonMobil

Spring, TX

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 16 days ago


ExxonMobil rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 228 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

71st of 86 rated oil and gas companies


Job description

About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world's largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. 

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society's evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.

About The Role

About Houston

ExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.

By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company's ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.

The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.

The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world's top academic, research, and corporate facilities.

Learn more about what we do in Houston here.

 

What Role You Will Play on Our Team

ExxonMobil is seeking qualified and experienced individuals to provide onsite operational expertise for its oil and gas development projects. The primary role and responsibility of the Well Operations Supervisor is to direct and manage well site operations for the ExxonMobil Wells Organization. The Wells Organization executes all wellwork operations (spanning from drilling, completions, to well management), in compliance with internal and external standards. Well management operations include all wellwork post-completion; inclusive of drillouts, remedial workovers, and plug and abandonment. This role works in support of the ExxonMobil Wells Organization to conduct worldwide oil and gas well drilling, completion, and well management operations with an emphasis on safety, cost, and efficiency improvement. You will have the opportunity to travel domestically and internationally, both onshore and offshore to rig-based site locations while working in a team environment and with diverse cultures.


This position is a rotational schedule; you will work on the well site (i.e. drilling rig, frac site, etc.) for two to four weeks (location dependent), then will be off for a corresponding amount of time. On-the-job mentorship as well as formal classroom training will be provided on theories and principles of drilling and well management.


This position is designated safety sensitive and is subject to a background check and drug and alcohol testing as required by ExxonMobil's Alcohol and Drug Program.

About You

Skills and Qualifications

  • 5-15 years' experience working on or managing well sites (drilling rig, frac fleet, workover rig, coil tubing unit) implementing and overseeing drilling, completion, workover, and/or P&A operations. 
  • Minimum formal education requested: High school diploma.
  • Basic knowledge of math and science (i.e. technical knowledge of hydraulics, fluid flow, fluid mechanics, mechanical design and materials engineering).

 

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

  • Problem-solving skills, analytical ability and mechanical aptitude.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Willingness to travel, both domestically and internationally, with the opportunity to see various operations and work with multiple mentors. 
Your Benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you:

  • Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life. 
  • Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match. 
  • Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as "Flex your Day", providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. 
  • Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing. 
  • Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you. 
  • Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

More information on our Company's benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com.

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Nothing herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of local entities. Working relationships discussed herein do not necessarily represent a reporting connection, but may reflect a functional guidance, stewardship, or service relationship. 

Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates, many with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso and Mobil. For convenience and simplicity, those terms and terms like corporation, company, our, we and its are sometimes used as abbreviated references to specific affiliates or affiliate groups. Abbreviated references describing global or regional operational organizations and global or regional business lines are also sometimes used for convenience and simplicity. Similarly, ExxonMobil has business relationships with thousands of customers, suppliers, governments, and others. For convenience and simplicity, words like venture, joint venture, partnership, co-venturer, and partner are used to indicate business relationships involving common activities and interests, and those words may not indicate precise legal relationships.


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