Rig Operator jobs in Las Cruces, NM

Summary

Driller for irrigation, commercial, industrial, and municipal water wells.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and accurate set up of rig and all equipment.
• Operate drilling rig and associated equipment to drill commercial and industrial water wells, install well heads, well screen, casing, gravel pack and cement grout, and other well fixtures.
• Document geological formations encountered.
• Clean and disinfect water wells in preparation for use.
• Perform routine mechanical maintenance work on drilling rig and equipment.
• Maintenance of rigs.

• Must report any and all unsafe conditions.
• Expected to engage in the safety process and report to Supervisor any time a situation is deemed unsafe.
• To support / encourage others to help develop a culture of continuous improvement.

• Supervision and training of crews for underground projects.
• Client contact on job sites.
Operation and maintenance of all pump division equipment, including video van, sonar jet operations, testing and testing equipment and cranes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of types of casing.
• Knowledge of drill string.
• Knowledge of thread types.
• Knowledge of working derricks and drill floor.
• Ability to travel.
• Requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Clean driving record.
• CDL preferable.
Knowledge of Well Control systems and methods – current well control certification desired.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Paid time off
Referral program

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled, E-Verify Employer