Drill Rig Operator

Hydro Resources Holdings, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Hydro Resources Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Driller for irrigation and municipal water wells in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The role involves safely setting up and operating drilling rigs, performing maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of casing types, and the ability to work flexible hours. The position offers benefits including medical and life insurance, as well as paid time off.

Qualifications

• Preferred High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of types of casing, drill string, and thread types.
• Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule.
• Current well control certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and accurate set up of rig and all equipment.
• Operate drilling rig and associated equipment to drill water wells.
• Document geological formations encountered.
• Clean and disinfect water wells in preparation for use.
• Perform routine mechanical maintenance work on drilling rig.

Skills

Knowledge of types of casing

Knowledge of drill string

Knowledge of thread types

Knowledge of working derricks and drill floor

Ability to travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Well Control systems

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.

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

As part of the pre-employment hiring process at Hydro Resources Holding, Inc. and its subsidiaries, all candidates will be required to undergo background check and drug screening.