Drill Rig Operator

Hydro Resources Holdings, Inc.; Fort Lupton (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

Hydro Resources Holdings, Inc. seeks a Driller to operate rigs for irrigation, commercial, industrial and municipal wells in Colorado. The role includes installing well heads, casing, gravel packs, and cement grout, while documenting formations and disinfecting wells for use.

You will supervise crews, perform routine maintenance, and uphold a culture of safety and continuous improvement, traveling as needed. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of well control systems or certification desired.
• Experience with drilling operations in irrigation, commercial, and municipal settings.

Responsibilities

• Set up rig and equipment safely for drilling operations.
• Operate drilling rig to drill water wells and install well components.
• Document geological formations encountered.
• Disinfect wells for use after drilling.
• Maintain rigs and perform routine mechanical tasks.
• Supervise and train crews for underground projects.
• Engage in safety processes and report unsafe conditions.
• Support culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Rig operation

Safety awareness

Team supervision

Travel willingness

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Drilling rig

Drill string

Casing

Well head installation

Gravel pack

Cement grout

Video van

Sonar jet

Pumping equipment

Job description

Driller for irrigation, commercial, industrial, and municipal water wells.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and accurate set up of rig and all equipment.
• Operate drilling rig and associated equipment to drill commercial and industrial water wells, install well heads, well screen, casing, gravel pack and cement grout, and other well fixtures.
• Document geological formations encountered.
• Clean and disinfect water wells in preparation for use.
• Perform routine mechanical maintenance work on drilling rig and equipment.
• Maintenance of rigs.
• Must report any and all unsafe conditions.
• Expected to engage in the safety process and report to Supervisor any time a situation is deemed unsafe.
• To support / encourage others to help develop a culture of continuous improvement.
• Supervision and training of crews for underground projects.
• Operation and maintenance of all pump division equipment, including video van, sonar jet operations, testing and testing equipment and cranes.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of types of casing.
• Knowledge of drill string.
• Knowledge of thread types.
• Knowledge of working derricks and drill floor.
• Ability to travel.
• Requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Knowledge of Well Control systems and methods – current well control certification desired.
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled, E-Verify Employer