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Expression of Interest - ALASKA PITWATCHER

Nabors Industries
AK, United StatesPosted 4 months ago
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Job Description

A Pitwatcher is a specialized role typically found in the oil and gas industry, particularly in drilling operations.

Location: Alaska
Rotation: 14x14 or 21x21 (days or nights, including weekends and holidays)

  • Drilling Fluid Operations: Perform drilling fluid mixing operations and maintain the drilling fluid circulation system.

  • Monitoring and Sampling: Monitor well bore returns and conduct routine drilling fluid property sampling.

  • Equipment Maintenance: Maintain mud pumps, spare parts for solid control, and circulation equipment.

  • Record Keeping: Record drilling fluid properties, chemicals used, and maintenance performed on solids control and circulation equipment.

  • Cleaning: Ensure the cleaning and maintenance of pits.

  • Communication: Maintain clear communication with relief, mud engineers, derrickhand, and driller.

  • High school diploma or GED.

  • Minimum of 3 years in the drilling industry as a Floorman or above.

  • Ability to perform essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.

  • Ability to wear respiratory protective devices.

  • Must have reliable transportation.

  • Work a full 12-hour shift while remaining alert and focused, even during repetitive tasks.

  • Must be able to stand and walk for up to 4 hours at a time, including on steel decks, board roads, gravel, snow, and ice.

  • Frequently lift and carry objects weighing 60+ lbs, including 100 lb sacks and tools.

  • Regularly swing 20 lb sledgehammers and apply torque up to 160 lbs when operating wrenches or valves.

  • Repetitively bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl, often while in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

  • Ability to work outdoors in extreme Arctic conditions, including subzero temperatures, snow, and ice.

  • Must be able to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions.

  • Current well control certification.

  • First Aid and CPR certification.

  • Forklift/Manlift certificates.

  • Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.

  • Physical ability to work in high places and lift up to 50 lbs.

  • Must pass all required pre-employment and site-specific drug and fitness-for-duty testing.

  • Must possess a valid Driver’s License (no restrictions) – Real ID compliant, suitable for travel to Alaska and the North Slope.

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nabors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.  To learn more about our Fair Employment practices, please refer to the Nabors Code of Conduct.

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