Driller - Oklahoma
Patterson-UTI · El Reno, Oklahoma, US
The Driller is responsible for monitoring well conditions and drilling parameters. Additional responsibilities include delegating tasks to Derrickhand, Motor...
Job description
The Driller is responsible for monitoring well conditions and drilling parameters. Additional responsibilities include delegating tasks to Derrickhand, Motorhand, and Floorhands based on drilling activities. The Driller must be able to communicate with a variety of employees and third parties including Customer representatives and Directional Driller. Key Relevant Tasks: Support other crew members as needed, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and other additional tasks as assigned - Oversee all drilling activities and monitor rig employees and third parties that are working on, entering or exiting rig floor - Follow established plan for drilling operations - Continually monitor well conditions and drilling parameters - 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 - Responsible for well control - General upkeep and housekeeping of the Driller’s cabin - Maintain daily logs of drilling...