Service Rig Operator

Shaft Drillers International; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Well Service LLC seeks a Service Rig Operator to oversee the mechanical integrity of the drilling rig and ensure safe, efficient project execution. You will train and supervise crew members to operate rig equipment following established policies.

The role demands 5+ years in oil/gas drilling, hands-on rig experience, and a strong safety culture with the ability to travel and adapt to field conditions. Coastal Well Service supports a robust field operations environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 5+ years of oil/gas drilling with rig experience.
• Experience as rig hand, derrickhand, or driller preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.
• Strong safety mindset in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensures site prep, setup, and tear down are performed properly, including rig hoisting, well control, mud, and power systems.
• Sets up/Tears Down and operates portable drilling rig to drill wells; stabilizes and tears down rig.
• Assembles drilling tools using hand/power tools.
• Adjusts stroke/impact of cable tool or changes drill bits based on strata.
• Provides component information for equipment maintenance or replacement.
• Supervises servicing and testing of rig equipment.
• Inspects rig and location; identifies safety/efficiency issues and recommends fixes.
• Plans and supervises all rig moves; may operate heavy machinery.
• Works with tool pusher, driller, and rig hands to ensure safe operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Manual dexterity

Decision making

Physical stamina

Weather resilience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PEC SafeLand certification

OSHA 10 certification

MSHA Part 48

Job description

130 Meadow Ridge Road, STE 26
Mt Morris, PA15349

Coastal Well Service LLC

Service Rig Operator

Morgantown, WV 26508

Service Rig Operator – Job Description

Company:

• Coastal Well Service

Position:

Department

• Operations

Location

• Project/Field-Based

Direct Report

Status

Purpose

• The Service Rig Operator is responsible for the mechanical integrity of the rig and ensuring that the drilling project is executed in a safe and efficient manner. This position is responsible for ensuring that all personnel are properly trained to operate rig equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  

Responsibilities

• Ensures all functions of site preparation, site setup, and site tear down are executed properly including: the operation and monitoring of the drilling rig hoisting mechanisms, well control system, mud system, and the power systems
• Sets up/Tears Down and operates portable drilling rig to drill wells: including stabilization of rig and tear down procedures
• Assembles drilling tools, using hand tools or power tools
• Moves levers to adjust stroke and impact of cable tool drilling machine or changes drill bits of rotary drilling machine according to nature of strata encountered
• Provides critical component information (hours since installed/changed) for all equipment failures requiring component replacement or major repair
• Supervises servicing and testing of all rig equipment
• Conducts frequent inspections of the rig and rig location, identifying issues regarding safe and efficient operations of the rig, and makes timely recommendations to rectify any noted problems
• Plans and supervises all rig moves
• May operate heavy machinery at times
• Works in conjunction with tool pusher, driller, and rig hands to ensure safe and efficient operations

Education

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in an oil/gas drilling with previous rig experience
• Previous experience as a rig hand, as a derrickhand, or as a driller preferred
• Previous experience in a high paced safety sensitive work environment preferred
• Working knowledge of oil/gas operations preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Must be organized and attentive to details in a fast paced working environment
• Ability to interrupt rig/drilling conditions and operate rig accordingly
• Ability to manage a rig/drilling team of 2+ employees
• Ability to communicate and comprehend the efforts of others
• Ability to think and act quickly
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Able to communicate and comprehend the efforts of others
• Ability to think and act quickly
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task, stay organized and close out assigned tasks
• Ability to operate independently and make safe decisions regarding personal conduct
• Ability to work for extended periods of time in harsh weather conditions
• Ability to think and act independently to ensure personal and team success and safety
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel

Certifications

• PEC SafeLand certification or an OSHA 10 certification, preferred
• MSHA Part 48, preferred

Travel

• Must be willing to travel

Physical Requirements

• The individual must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done
• Walking, stepping, climbing or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, and normally involves physically getting into and out of equipment through the use of vertical mounted ladders up to and including 10’ or more in height
• Visually seeing driving operations well (either naturally or with corrective lenses)
• Standing, stooping kneeling, squatting, climbing and sitting
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work
• Working at elevated heights
• Lifting 50 lb. objects occasionally
• Carrying 50 lb. objects occasionally
• Adapting to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure to sometimes adverse weather conditions
• Remaining calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident
• Exposure to working outdoors in all-weather conditions
• Ability to work more than 40 hours in any given week including weekend assignments and holidays as required

EEO

• Coastal Well Service LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabilities and protected veteran status

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.