Senior Rig Driller: Lead Drilling & Safety

Patterson-UTI; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patterson-UTI Driller role is based regionally in the United States. You will oversee drilling operations, monitor rig crew performance, and ensure safety and compliance across all activities on the rig floor.

You will collaborate with the Rig Manager, Company Man, and Directional Driller to maintain efficient operations. Responsibilities include operating the driller console, interpreting drilling parameters, maintaining logs, and training junior crew members.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of experience as a Driller on a drilling rig.
• Experience with running Amphion and/or Omron dual joystick rigs.
• Twelve (12) months of stable related work history.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all drilling activities and monitor rig employees and third parties that are working on, entering or exiting rig floor.
• Provide leadership, along with the Rig Manager, to delegate tasks, instruct, train, and develop all rig employees.
• Ensure regular maintenance of all equipment and machinery.
• Assist Rig Manager with preventing and solving problems to keep the rig operational.
• Communicate with Rig Manager, Company Man, and Directional Driller as necessary.

Skills

Drilling operations

Rig supervision

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Amphion rigs

Omron rigs

Job description

The Patterson-UTI Driller role is based regionally in the United States. You will oversee drilling operations, monitor rig crew performance, and ensure safety and compliance across all activities on the rig floor.

You will collaborate with the Rig Manager, Company Man, and Directional Driller to maintain efficient operations. Responsibilities include operating the driller console, interpreting drilling parameters, maintaining logs, and training junior crew members.