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NABORS

ETX FIELD. DRILLER I

Tyler, TX

The Driller works under the direction and supervision of the Rig Manager. Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors ...

AKITA Drilling

Driller

Bend, OR

$48.50/hr

The Driller reports to the Rig Manager and communicates with the 3rd party services on the drill floor. DUTIES INCLUDE:Lead crew meetings on Safe Work Procedures.Supervise crew on shift during ...

AKITA Drilling

Driller

Midland, TX

$39.50/hr

The Driller reports to the Rig Manager and communicates with the 3rd party services on the drill floor. DUTIES INCLUDE:Lead crew meetings on Safe Work Procedures.Supervise crew on shift during ...

AKITA Drilling

Driller

Midland, TX

$39.50/hr

The Driller reports to the Rig Manager and communicates with the 3rd party services on the drill floor. DUTIES INCLUDE: Lead crew meetings on Safe Work Procedures. Supervise crew on shift during ...

AKITA Drilling

Driller

Glasgow, MT

$48.50/hr

The Driller reports to the Rig Manager and communicates with the 3rd party services on the drill floor. DUTIES INCLUDE: Lead crew meetings on Safe Work Procedures. Supervise crew on shift during ...

AKITA Drilling

Driller

Bend, OR

$48.50/hr

The Driller reports to the Rig Manager and communicates with the 3rd party services on the drill floor. DUTIES INCLUDE: Lead crew meetings on Safe Work Procedures. Supervise crew on shift during ...

Nabors Industries Limited

WTX - DRILLER I

Odessa, TX · On-site

$19.50 - $26.50/hr

The Driller works under the direction and supervision of the Rig Manager. Responsibilities * Anticipate potential problems, pre plan and implement corrective action in a timely manner thereby helping ...

Ranger Energy Services

Relief Operator

Milliken, CO · On-site

$28 - $29/hr

Under the direction of a Rig Manager, the Relief Operator organizes the rig crew (Floor Hands and Derrick Hands), conducts Job Safety Meetings, delegates the collection of materials and equipment ...

Ranger Energy Services LLC

Operator-Relief

Denver City, TX · On-site

$16.25 - $22/hr

Under the direction of a Rig Manager, the Relief Operator organizes the rig crew (Floor Hands and Derrick Hands), conducts Job Safety Meetings, delegates the collection of materials and equipment ...

Calista Corporation

Driller

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$23.50 - $32/hr

Advises, consults, and communicates with the Rig Manager in regard to the condition of the rig, his crew, and any well bore or operational issues. * Familiar with operations of the rig and subsurface ...

Patterson-UTI

Driller - Oklahoma

El Reno, OK

$19.75 - $27/hr

Communicate with Rig Manager, Company Man, and Directional Driller as necessary * Responsible for well control * General upkeep and housekeeping of the Driller's cabin * Maintain daily logs of ...

NABORS

WYOMING MOTORHAND I

Casper, WY

The Motorhand works under the direction of the Rig Manager. Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established ...

Nabors Industries Limited

NORTH DAKOTA DRILLER I

Williston, ND · On-site

$22.50 - $30.50/hr

The Driller works under the direction and supervision of the Rig Manager. Responsibilities * Anticipate potential problems, pre plan and implement corrective action in a timely manner thereby helping ...

Ranger

Operator I - Relief

Big Spring, TX · On-site

$17 - $23/hr

Under the direction of a Rig Manager, the Relief Operator organizes the rig crew (Floor Hands and Derrick Hands), conducts Job Safety Meetings, delegates the collection of materials and equipment ...

Ranger

Operator I - Relief

Hobbs, NM · On-site

$16 - $21.75/hr

Under the direction of a Rig Manager, the Relief Operator organizes the rig crew (Floor Hands and Derrick Hands), conducts Job Safety Meetings, delegates the collection of materials and equipment ...

Nabors Industries Limited

ETX FIELD. DRILLER I

Tyler, TX · On-site

$21.75 - $29.50/hr

The Driller works under the direction and supervision of the Rig Manager. Responsibilities * Anticipate potential problems, pre plan and implement corrective action in a timely manner thereby helping ...

Ranger Energy Services LLC

Operator-Relief

Odessa, TX · On-site

$18.75 - $25.25/hr

Under the direction of a Rig Manager, the Relief Operator organizes the rig crew (Floor Hands and Derrick Hands), conducts Job Safety Meetings, delegates the collection of materials and equipment ...

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ETX FIELD. DRILLER I

NABORS

Tyler, TX

Other

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

The Driller is responsible for ensuring that the work in and around the drill floor and BOP as well as the rig up and rig down procedures and the drilling operations occurs in a safe and effective manner thereby meeting and / or exceeding Nabors Drilling Company's and the contracting Company's goals and objective for safety, production and budget. The Driller works under the direction and supervision of the Rig Manager.

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.
  • Ability to perform essential functions of this position with or without reasonable Accommodations. 
  • Previous rig experience as a Floorhand, Motorhand and/or Derrickhand for Nabors Drilling or 1 year experience as a Driller for another drilling company. 
  • Strong knowledge of the Floorhand, Motorhand and Derrickhand positions. 
  • Ability to wear respiratory protective devices. 
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from the rig 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • High school diploma, certificate or equivalent AC and/or SCR Rig experience 
  • Completion of Certified Supervisory Well Control course that is unexpired 
  • Experience using computer and multiple screens to monitor drilling activities
  • Anticipate potential problems, pre plan and implement corrective action in a timely manner thereby helping to ensure outcomes reach company goals for the drilling operations Work with the Rig Manager to assist with post analysis reviews of critical actions and implement ongoing best practice activities for future operations.
  • Ensuring the safety of the drill crew and all support personnel working in and about the drill floor. 
  • Oversee proper rig up and rig down, continual preventive maintenance and repair of the equipment used in the drilling operations along with ensuring continual cleaning and housekeeping in and about the drill floor.
  • Ensure drilling operations follow established plan.
  • Substitute for a Floorhand in the absence of a trained Floorhand Together with the Rig manager, continually train and develop employees working on the drilling rig so as to meet the employee's career goals while at the same time meeting the needs of the company.
  • Responsible for monitoring the progress of the drilling operation, determine when bits need to be changed while operating pumps, rotary table, draw-works and drill pipe. 
  • Ability to operate rig utilizing rig controls while monitoring operation of various equipment (pump pressures, weight indicator, drill string weight, etc.) 
  • Knowledge of Drilling rig equipment capacity and functionality including but not limited to Canrig Top Drives, accumulator units, draw works.
  • Adjust mud pumps to maintain the proper circulation rate.
  • Ability to perform basic math functions. 

Essential Functions: 

  • Attention span to stay alert and attentive for up to 12 hour tour.
  • Able to works 7 or 14 days on and 7 or 14 days off, including holidays, weekends and or days and nights.
  • Able to work well with others while working in a close environment for extended periods of time with minimal ability to leave the driller's cabin.
  • Make important judgment decisions that affect the safety of the crew.
  • Give verbal instructions clearly and concisely.
  • Advanced knowledge of the emergency shut-in procedures and be able to respond to any emergency efficiently and professionally
  • Able to stand or stand and walk throughout the tour while wearing steel toed boots. 
  • Occasionally climb steep stairs and walking on steel decking as well as gravel, board roads and area that can be covered in drilling fluids, mud, snow and ice.
  • Must be able to repetitively climb stairs and ladders, work in an unprotected environment as well as be able to lift / carry and work with items weighing upwards of 35 lbs. 
  • Assist the Rig Manager with trouble shooting and problem-solving duties and decisive manner. 
  • Other duties as required by the Rig Manager.

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