What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator position at Ellingson Companies?
Operator (Large Rig Driller)
Ellingson is hiring a Lead Operator to join their industry leading Environmental Directional Drilling team. Ellingson is a stable, family values-based company that specializes in underground solutions throughout the entire United States. The Environmental team uses HDD to solve engineering challenges with HDD, primarily through installation of horizontal wells for cleanup of contamination and water management. This role has required travel throughout the United States.
Our benefits include:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, including 401(k) match
- Paid travel and per diem
- Paid Weekly
- Annual boot reimbursement and company paid jeans
- Paid On-the-job training
- Performance evaluations completed after 90 days of employment and annually.
The Operator (Large Rig Driller) will:
- SAFELY lead drill crew members to keep the HDD rig operating and completing HDD projects efficiently.
- Get along with all types of personalities and lead in a positive manner.
- Plan and execute the drilling of directional and horizontal wells, ensuring accuracy in following predetermined paths.
- Perform routine maintenance on drilling rig and equipment.
- Set up and teardown of HDD assemblies. Assist in load out and load up.
Requirements:
- Ability to operate HDD maxi-rigs (200,000-lbs class or larger)
- Ability to operate smaller class HDD rigs.
- Have basic understanding of wireline and walkover navigation.
- National travel on a project basis for multi-weeks is required.
- Long hours and overtime are required.
- Ability to perform hands-on physically demanding work.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Valid Driver’s License, CDL preferred.
- Acceptable record per client requirements.
Ellingson is an Equal Opportunity and Drug-Free Employer.
Salary : $28 - $38
