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Well Control Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Ensure that all well control equipment and activities meet all corporate, local, and client regulations and requirements. QUALIFICATIONS * High school diploma or equivalent. * 5+ years of technical ...

Ensure that all well control equipment and activities meet all corporate, local, and client regulations and requirements. QUALIFICATIONS * High school diploma or equivalent. * 5+ years of technical ...

*MPD Operations Engineer

Houston, TX

$66.40K - $89.80K/yr

Strong analytical skills and understanding of well control principles and drilling technologies. Proficiency in engineering software (e.g., hydraulic modeling, well control software). Effective ...

Now Hiring: General Manager We're looking for a detail-oriented General Manager to join our team! In this rose you will be responsible for the daily operations of the business to ensure a safe ...

MPD Operator

Canonsburg, PA

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

As an MPD Choke Operator, you'll play a vital role in maintaining well control, optimizing drilling performance, and ensuring safe, efficient operations. This is a high-impact position where your ...

Driller

Houston, TX

$22 - $29.75/hr

Not leave the driller's control room during drilling and well activities without first having been relieved by qualified personnel * Keep an exact record of the equipment in the well, including the ...

MPD Operator

Canonsburg, PA · On-site

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

As an MPD Choke Operator , you'll play a vital role in maintaining well control, optimizing drilling performance, and ensuring safe, efficient operations. This is a high-impact position where your ...

*MPD Operations Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$59K - $79.80K/yr

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Experience (2 + years) in managed pressure drilling, with a strong background in drilling engineering and well control ESSENTIAL SKILLS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING ...

MPD Operator

Canonsburg, PA · On-site

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

As an MPD Choke Operator , you'll play a vital role in maintaining well control, optimizing drilling performance, and ensuring safe, efficient operations. This is a high-impact position where your ...

Driller

Houston, TX

$22 - $29.75/hr

... driller's control room during drilling and well activities without first having been relieved by qualified personnel Keep an exact record of the equipment in the well, including the number and ...

Driller - Oklahoma

El Reno, OK · On-site

$19.75 - $27/hr

Responsible for well control * General upkeep and housekeeping of the Driller's cabin * Maintain daily logs of drilling activities * Direct other rig employees and assist with rig up / down ...

Driller

Houston, TX · On-site

$22 - $29.75/hr

Not leave the driller's control room during drilling and well activities without first having been relieved by qualified personnel * Keep an exact record of the equipment in the well, including the ...

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How much do well control jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for well control in the United States is $24.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $30.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Well Control job?

A Well Control job involves managing and preventing uncontrolled releases of formation fluids during drilling, completion, or workover operations. Professionals in this field use specialized equipment and techniques to maintain wellbore stability and ensure operational safety. Their responsibilities include monitoring pressure, detecting kicks, and implementing well control procedures to prevent blowouts. Well Control specialists work closely with drilling teams to ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Well Control position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Well Control, you need in-depth knowledge of drilling operations, pressure control techniques, and oil and gas well behavior, often supported by relevant industry certifications such as IWCF or IADC Well Control. Expertise with well monitoring systems, blowout preventers (BOP), and real-time data analysis tools is crucial for effective response and prevention. Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and clear communication skills help you collaborate and act rapidly under pressure. These competencies are essential to maintaining safety, minimizing risk, and ensuring operational continuity in complex and potentially hazardous drilling environments.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in Well Control?

Professionals in Well Control are tasked with continuously monitoring well pressures, analyzing drilling parameters, and responding swiftly to any signs of instability or well influx. They oversee the implementation of safe drilling practices, manage blowout preventer (BOP) systems, and conduct regular well control drills with the team. Collaboration is key, as Well Control specialists frequently coordinate with drilling engineers, rig operators, and safety personnel to ensure well integrity and prevent incidents. Their daily role is dynamic and involves both hands-on technical tasks and critical decision-making to keep drilling operations safe and efficient.
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Infographic showing various Well Control job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $50,826 per year, or $24.4 per hour.
ASOC INTERFACE AND PROCEDURAL CONTROL INSTRUCTOR- TITLE 32 with Security Clearance

ASOC INTERFACE AND PROCEDURAL CONTROL INSTRUCTOR- TITLE 32 with Security Clearance

Department of the Air Force

Warner Robins, GA

Other

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Duties As an ASOC Interface and Procedural Control Instructor, GS-2101-11, you will: Serve as a Procedural Controller and Interface Control Technician Instructor. Determine appropriate training requirements by analyzing unit training objectives, missions, combat readiness reports, evaluation reports and directives. Develop local instructional standards, training plans, lesson plans, tests, and other training materials.

Select instructional media which best supports training objectives. Establish, develop, validate and maintain unit computer systems training programs. Evaluate student academic and positional performance.

Counsel students, evaluate student potential, make determinations on readiness for evaluation, and recommend military reclassification actions, as appropriate. Provide remedial training and develop non-traditional instructional techniques to facilitate PC and ICT progress. Evaluate training program effectiveness.

Perform task analysis, and student load factor analysis in support of the training program and participate in cost analysis of the program. Manage all technical aspects of datalink interfaces in order to provide an accurate and consolidated air picture in the ASOC. Serve as the Link Unit Manager.

Assist in the performance of all datalink operations. As the Subject Matter Expert on all ASOC Tactical Datalink equipment, troubleshoot problems and provide advice on any operational or equipment concerns. Be proficient in establishing and initializing crypto and associated radios.

Direct and supervise the resolution of data conflicts, and coordinate the entry and exit of units in the tactical interface. Serve as unit standardization/evaluation evaluator to ensure Combat Mission Readiness (CMR) of crewmembers. Perform analysis and evaluate crew positions as applicable to determine degree of proficiency and adherence to crew procedures and crew coordination requirements.

Conduct scheduled and unscheduled positional, written, objectivity, and supplemental evaluations/examinations. Instruct, verify and certify the qualifications of individuals nominated for Standardization Evaluation Examines (SEE) upgrade. Subsequent to crew operations, conduct debriefing and prepare report.

Serve as mission crewmember in the PC or ICT position as appropriate. Participate crewmember pre-mission coordination briefings to relay appropriate aircrew information to crewmembers prior to executing mission and to ensure complete understanding of air plan operations. Analyze the Operational Tasking for Link Operations (OPTASKLINK), Operational Orders (OPORD), Exercise Orders (EXORD), Airspace Coordination Orders (ACO), Air Missile Defense Plan (AMDP), Communications Plan (COMPLAN), Tactical Operational Data (TACOPDAT), Special Instructions (SPINS), and Air Tasking Orders (ATO), extract pertinent information, and incorporate data into mission execution.

Provide procedural control of assigned aircraft in the Area of Responsibility (AOR). Locate, identify, and track aircraft assigned for control. Provide navigational assistance, airspace coordination and flow of air traffic control management to ensure safety of flight requirements for all participants.

Coordinate with external agencies to ensure correct execution of airspace control. Notify senior staff and/or Battle Staff of any suspected emergency situation or event and ensure emergency action procedures are accomplished during in-flight and ground emergencies. Ensure a recognizable air picture is developed and maintained which is utilized to execute close air support operations in an area of operation.

Develop, maintain, and optimize data displays for use by all internal and external C2 customers. Interface with external agencies i.e., Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) cell, and design, develop, configure, and optimize tactical digital information links to produce a cohesive single integrated air picture to be sent to internal and external C2 customers. Use coordinate reference systems.

Display, record, and distribute operational information. Monitor internal and external voice and data communications to maintain and disseminate situational awareness. Configure and operate Ultra High Frequency (UHF), Very High Frequency (VHF), High Frequency (HF) radios, for internal and external voice and data communication networks.

Receive, transmit, and relay encoded and decoded messages from other ground or airborne Command and Control (C2) agencies. Recognize, report, and take appropriate action to assist aircraft in distress. Monitor heading, airspeed, altitude, position and plots on map.

Monitor voice and data telling source and ensure that the track data is entered into the computer. Monitor sensor data which may correlate and take appropriate action to effect correlation. Inform external agencies of external tracks.

Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment * NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

* This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. * Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. * Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

* Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. * Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

* Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. * This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

* May occasionally be directed to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. * For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. * For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.

* Controllers must meet an annual Class III flight physical. * Recruitment and Relocation bonuses may be available. Qualifications Each applicant must fully substantiate (in her/his own words) that they meet the requirements of the specialized experience listed below; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this vacancy.

DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. IF YOU DO THIS YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THE VACANCY. Please ensure that you have included beginning and ending dates (month and year) for all jobs listed on your resume.

Military Grades: E1-E6. Compatible Military Assignments: AFSC: 1C5X1 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training interpreting, explaining, and/or applying a variety of regulations and procedures. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months experience, education, or training arranging or procuring transportation for personnel, cargo or freight. Experience in non-routine pre and post auditing of freight bills, bills of lading, and personnel transportation vouchers. Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems.

*For positions requiring supervisory functions; experience which included responsibility for the supervision and management of personnel. Education Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in fields listed below leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements. Education -Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position.

Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ). Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.