Williston Derrickhand
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onWilliams County Administration Building, 206, East Broadway, Williston, Williams County, North Dakota, 58801, United States
About the Role
The Derrickhand serves as a critical support function for the mud module, ensuring the smooth operation of the sack area, mud pumps, and mud pits/shakers. Working under the direction of the Driller but reporting directly to the Rig Manager, this role is essential for maintaining drilling efficiency and safety.
Day in the Life
This position requires a high level of alertness and mental stamina to manage a 12-hour tour. You will be responsible for analyzing mud properties, weighing mud, and measuring volume changes every half hour to ensure the drilling operation has the correct chemical mixture. A significant portion of your time will be spent on the monkey board, guiding drill pipe during tripping operations while suspended up to 140+ feet above the rig floor.
The role involves rigorous physical demands, including climbing stairs and ladders, working on steel decking, and navigating mud, snow, and ice. You will perform preventive maintenance on mud pumps, change liners, and supervise floorhands during sack handling. Success in this role requires the ability to respond efficiently to instructions from the Mud Engineer, Driller, or Rig Manager while troubleshooting problems in a decisive manner.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Williams County Administration Building, 206, East Broadway, Williston, Williams County, North Dakota, 58801, United States
Williston, North Dakota
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePerform preventive maintenance and repairs on mud pumps and associated equipment
- check_circleEnsure chemical and mud mixture properties meet drilling operation needs
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Frequently asked questions about Williston Derrickhand at Nabors Industries
What does a Williston Derrickhand at Nabors Industries do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Williston Derrickhand at Nabors Industries will perform preventive maintenance and repairs on mud pumps and associated equipment; ensure chemical and mud mixture properties meet drilling operation needs; direct and supervise floorhands during sack handling and shaker operations; and assist the driller with raising and lowering drill pipe during tripping operations.
What are the requirements for this Williston Derrickhand role?expand_more
Nabors Industries is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Minimum of 3 years rig experience as a Floorhand or Motorhand for Nabors; and 1 year of experience as a Derrickhand for another drilling company.
Where is the Williston Derrickhand role at Nabors Industries located?expand_more
Williston Derrickhand at Nabors Industries is based in Williams County Administration Building, 206, East Broadway, Williston, Williams County, North Dakota, 58801, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Williston Derrickhand job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Nabors Industries has listed this Williston Derrickhand role as on-site.