Job Description
This is a full-time, on-site position in McKenzie County, North Dakota About Us: At True Drilling, we've been drilling deep and working hard since 1948 - built on a legacy of safety, strength, and getting the job done right. From the rig floor to the headquarters office, we operate with grit, precision, and a deep respect for the people who make it all happen.
If you're ready to be part of a team that values hard work, rewards commitment, and leads the way in oilfield excellence, we've got a place for you. Join us and help power the future-one well at a time.
Why You'll Love Working Here: We don't just offer jobs-we offer a future. As part of the True companies family, you'll enjoy a generous, well-rounded benefits package designed to support your life in and out of work. Benefits include competitive health coverage, dental/vision insurance, up to 4 weeks of vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, 401(k) with employer match, company-paid life and disability insurance, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and more. We believe in rewarding hard work and supporting your future.
We take care of our people-because we know they're the heart of everything we do.
What You'll Do: - Train, and supervise employees as necessary to keep fully staffed crew available for assigned tour; Direct drilling crew in setting up and operating power units, draw works, and other drilling equipment; monitor all air-, hydraulic, mechanical-, and electrical-powered rig operations.
- Operate Drillers console, control panel of brake, clutches, throttles, and cathead by hand and foot monitors gauges to perform all rig operations, including drilling, tripping, and fishing.
- Operate boom line and air hoist/hydraulic hoists to lift and move heavy supplies, equipment, and pipe.
- Move casing or drill pipe joints to and from pipe racks, catwalk, ramp, and rig floor as required.
- Remain alert to underground gas pressure which may lead to blowouts; prevent blowouts by activating emergency control unit if necessary.
- Keep record of supplies and chemicals used on each shift and reports to management; order supplies, equipment, and material as needed and as authorized.
- Monitor drilling record; calculate (by hand or machine) mud record, bit record, drilling assembly record, and pipe tally and reports to management.
- Perform routine and preventive rig servicing, repair, and maintenance, including scrubbing and painting, when operations do not require presence on rig floor.
What We're Looking For: Required Education, Experience and/or Abilities - Five to seven (5-7) years of prior experience on a drilling rig; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to be certified in IADC well sharp Drilling Operations Driller and supervisory level courses
Additional Eligibility Qualifications - English language fluency, verbal and written.
- Acceptable results of a pre-employment background check, credit check and drug/alcohol test.
True Drilling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Vets, Disability #indfield
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Shift work