Detailed Description:
Lift andplaceslips weighingapproximately 150pounds withanotherperson frequentlyduringthetourwork shift
General upkeepoftheriganddrillingfloor; includes regular sweeping, shoveling, cleaning, painting, washingofequipmentandrelatedhousekeepingduties
Cleanandgeneral upkeepoftheriganddrillingfloor; includes regularpainting, washingofequipmentandrelatedhousekeepingduties
Useironroughneck, slips, andtongs toproperlyhandleandconnect break sections of drill pipe
Assist inrigmoves: helpwithrig-uprig-down, nippleupanddownblowout preventers, assistwithgeneral assemblyandmaintenanceandhelppreparenew location
Regularlycheck rigandequipmentforanyproblems andsafetyissues onan ongoingbasis
Assist withinspecting,slippingandcuttingdrilling line
Responsibleforpickingupandlayingdowntubulars,attachingordetachingpick- uplines, andthehookupandtearout of flareanddegasser lines
Assist Motorhandwithpreventative maintenanceandrepairs of equipmentand motors, pipe,andoff-loading materials aswellas checking changingoil and coolant onengines
Assist Derrickhandwithwatchingand maintainingshakers,mudpitsandpumps
Wear re qu iredPe rs onal P rote ct iveE qu ip ment (PPE)at a lldes igna tedt imes which could include but is not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, coveralls, work gloves, respirator, and hearing protection
Inspect safetyequipmentandPPEforwearandreplacingasneeded
Maintainspatialorientationandawareness tosafelymovearoundwork environment with manymovingobjects
Work in a heavy industrial environment which includes working around constantly moving overhead machinery, being in close proximity to loud equipment and handling potentially hazardous chemicals
Takeinitiativeandwork independentlyduringdowntime
Support othercrewmembersbycarryingsupplies, ensuringcompliancewith safetyproceduresandotheradditionaltasksas assigned
Other duties as assigned that may be outside of this job description
Ability to standandwalk foraminimumof 35hours andupto12hours without beingabletositandwhilewearingsteel-toedboots
Able to repetitivelyclimbsteepstairs andbeableto liftandcarry50pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces
Must becomfortableworkingat heights (50ftorgreater)forextendedperiods of time
Stayalert andfocusedupto 125hours whileperforming repetitiveandroutine activities
Bend, stoop,kneel, twist, andcrawl throughout thetourwork shift
Priorexperienceorabilitytouseheavy-dutyhandheldand long-handledtools
Abilitytosafelyliftandcarry50pounds independentlyandrepetitivelyclimb steepstairs
Demonstrateclearcommunicationskills includingabilitytoread, writeandspeak Englishas well as understandandpromptlyfollow verbal andwritteninstructions inEnglish
Clearvisiontojudgenearandfardistances tomaintainawareness of, watch, andreportongoingwork activities tocoworkers andthirdparties
Able to have accurate recall overshort andlong-term memory
Abletowork closely withothers intheconfinedareaofthedrilling rigandmaylive together increwquarters
Willingto travel to and work in remote locations on a rotational schedule whichconsists of 14days on14days off, working12.5hourshifts that can includedays ornightsandas well as weekends andholidays
Willing to work mandatory and unscheduled hours outside of your assigned schedule with little or no advanced notice
Able to successfully meet pre-employment testing requirements which may include, without limitation, pre-employment drug and alcohol test(s) and background checks as well as drug and/or alcohol testing periodically during employment (subject to state and federal laws)
One (1) year of stable work history
Six (6) months stable related work history (e.g., farming, ranching, construction, heavy equipment or other trade) or military service
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Thispositionrequires thepersontowork outdoorsforanentiretour work shift inall kinds of weatherconditions, includingprecipitation,coldheat,highwind, andturbulent conditions.Theywill beexposedtothetypical conditions ofthelocal areawheretherig is located. Southernstates generallyexperiencehot summers wheretemperatures rangefrom80°tolow100° withhighhumidity;winters havetemperatures that generally donot gobelow20°.Northernstates generallyhavehot summerswithsimilar conditions andhavecold, windy winters, withlowtemperaturesthat canbeascoldas - 40°.

Patterson-UTI is a leading provider of drilling and completion services to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States and other select countries, including contract drilling services, integrated well completion services and directional drilling services in the United States, and specialized bit solutions in the United States, Middle East and many other regions around the world.
Apply for a position with us at patenergy.com/careers.