Rig Technician - Local Position, No Rotational

Weatherford International Inc
  • Houston, TX
  • Autofill and Review
6 days ago

Job Description

Join our team as a Rig Technician / Science and Engineering and play a critical role in supporting safe and efficient lab operations. You'll work hands-on with our drilling team, performing rig floor operations, equipment maintenance, and testing activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a physically demanding, team-oriented environment and is committed to safety excellence.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Assist with rig floor operations including handling tongs, elevators, slips, and BHA's to support drilling and testing activities

  • Perform equipment maintenance, repairs, and housekeeping on rig/lab equipment to ensure operational readiness

  • Support drilling mud system operations: mixing, maintaining characteristics, and operating shaker/desander systems

  • Collaborate with Driller and team members to execute work plans, safety assessments, and ensure efficient project completion

  • Load/unload materials using forklifts and cranes while maintaining a clean, organized work area

  • Comply with all QHSSE policies, demonstrate Stop Work Authority, and report hazards immediately

  • Complete safety meetings, observations, and training as required

  • Work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Skills / Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Experience using basic hand tools (adjustable wrench, screwdriver, measuring tape, etc.)

  • Materials handling equipment experience (forklift, overhead cranes, mobile cranes, man lifts, etc.)

  • Experience and comfortable working at heights

  • 2+ years drilling rig operation and equipment experience (mud pumps, draw works, tongs, etc.) - Preferred

  • 2+ years forklift and crane operation experience

  • 2+ years working derrick board/at heights

  • Advanced tubular handling experience (manually and mechanically)

  • Working at heights experience and/or certification

  • Crane rigging and signaling experience

  • Experience using large hand tools (pipe wrench, sledgehammer, etc.)

  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English

  • Ability to follow oral instructions

  • Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills in fast-paced environments

  • Ability to work in physically demanding conditions and all weather environments

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs (one person, manual lift)

  • Basic computer skills

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Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, TX

Skills

  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Craneunmatched
  • Drillingunmatched
  • Drilling Equipmentunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Forkliftunmatched
  • Hand Toolsunmatched
  • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
  • Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
  • Laboratory Operationsunmatched
  • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
  • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Project Planningunmatched
  • Pumpsunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • System Operationsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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