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Volunteer International Drilling Rig Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Drill Rig Operator

Billings, MT · On-site +1

$41.56 - $48.49/hr

... drilling that will satisfy investigation requirements for geologic and engineering studies ... Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable ...

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How much do volunteer international drilling rig jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer international drilling rig in the United States is $27.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Volunteer International Drilling Rig vs Drilling Assistant?

AspectVolunteer International Drilling RigDrilling Assistant
CertificationsBasic safety and technical training, sometimes specialized certificationsOften similar safety training, may require specific certifications depending on the employer
Work EnvironmentOn-site at drilling locations, often in remote or outdoor settingsOn-site support roles at drilling sites, assisting with equipment and logistics
Industry UsageVolunteer projects, humanitarian or development drilling initiativesCommercial drilling operations, oil and gas industry

The Volunteer International Drilling Rig role typically involves participating in drilling projects for development or humanitarian purposes, often with volunteer organizations. Drilling Assistants support these operations by helping with equipment, safety, and logistics. While both roles require safety training and work in similar environments, the Volunteer International Drilling Rig position emphasizes volunteer work in development projects, whereas Drilling Assistants are more common in commercial industry settings.

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Infographic showing various Volunteer International Drilling Rig job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,259 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

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SysMind Tech

Houston, TX • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 13 days ago


Job description

**Please strictly adhere to the following resume naming convention:
ALL CAPS, NO SPACES B/T UNDERSCORES
PTN_US_GBAMSREQID_CANDIDATEBEELINEID
i.e. PTN_US_9999999_SKIPJOHNSON0413
Bill Rate market rate/hr
MSP Owner: Felix Avalos
Location: Houston, TX
Duration: 6 months
GBaMS ReqID: 10593240
US Citizen or Green Card Holder only due to Federal Compliance
Must Have Skills:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and maintaining control systems for drilling rigs.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley preferred, but also Siemens)
• Experience with SCADA systems and HMI development
• Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (ABB and GE Converteam preferred)
• Experience and understanding of Industrial PCs, Servers, networking and communications protocols
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Hands-on approach to solving problems
• Knowledge of industry safety standards and regulations
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• "Can Do" attitude
ESSENTIAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS
• Travel to drilling rig sites will be required
• International and Domestic travel will be required
• L1 , GC or Citizen.
Experience Required 5+ Years
Roles & Responsibilities • Design and Implementation: Support the development and implementation of advanced control systems for land-based drilling rigs and drilling rig equipment, including participation in customer and vendor facing meetings, and internal design and status reviews.
• System Support: Perform regular support activities such as lab and shop floor set-up, integration testing, factory and customer acceptance testing.
• Technical Support: Participate in and perform troubleshooting of drilling rig and associated equipment control systems to minimize downtime and optimize performance. Provide technical support and guidance to internal field technicians and drilling operations and support teams.
• Safety Protocols: Ensure all control systems comply with industry safety standards and regulations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Canrig and Nabors engineering teams, and Nabors and 3rd party operations teams to integrate new technologies and improve existing systems.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain technical documentation for control systems and procedures, such as product documentation, functional requirements documents, software release documents, commissioning documents, etc.
• Training: Train and mentor junior engineers on control system design, implementation, and maintenance. Train and support field technicians on the deployment, set-up, and commissioning of drilling rig and drilling equipment control systems.
Education • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and maintaining control systems for drilling rigs.