Cement Pump Operator: Safe, Efficient Well Site Specialist

Patterson-UTI; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterson-UTI is seeking a Cement Operator 3 to safely operate bulk equipment, rig up iron, and manage high-pressure pumps at well sites in Midland, TX. You will use real-time data, perform checks, and drive required vehicles while maintaining safety and equipment readiness.

Minimum high school diploma or GED with 4 years experience, CDL and HAZMAT are required. Join a team focused on safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and compliance with DOT rules and regulations.
• Understanding of HSE standards and PSL guidelines.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining bulk equipment, high-pressure mixing pumps, blenders, and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to perform basic maintenance on equipment and cement heads.
• Proficiency in rigging up and rigging down high-pressure iron and other equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English for effective communication and instruction.
• Strong mathematical skills for job-related calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate bulk equipment, rig up iron, and run high-pressure pumps per designs and KPIs.
• Maintain discharge iron installations.
• Prepare cement pumping equipment for the well site.
• Perform equipment function checks before jobs.
• Use real-time data and communicate results on site.
• Drive company vehicles as required.
• Promote safety awareness and environmental consciousness; participate in quality improvement.
• Hold pre-job and post-job safety meetings to identify hazards and risks.
• Rig down equipment and clean up after use.
• Assist with blow down, field bin movement, and silo relocation.
• Ensure efficiency and readiness of equipment.
• Work independently and assist others as directed.
• Comply with policies and regulations.
• Participate in safety meetings to mitigate risks.
• Complete respirator fit tests as required.

Skills

DOT regulations knowledge

HSE standards knowledge

Bulk equipment operation

Rigging up/down high-pressure gear

English communication

Mathematical calculations

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Patterson-UTI is seeking a Cement Operator 3 to safely operate bulk equipment, rig up iron, and manage high-pressure pumps at well sites in Midland, TX. You will use real-time data, perform checks, and drive required vehicles while maintaining safety and equipment readiness.

Minimum high school diploma or GED with 4 years experience, CDL and HAZMAT are required. Join a team focused on safety, compliance, and operational excellence.