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U.S. OILFIELD JOBS
Ensign Energy is one of the world’s largest and most technologically advanced land-based drilling companies.
When you start a career with Ensign in U.S., you will receive quality, practical training, and competitive benefits.
Looking for oil rig jobs? At Ensign, you’ll discover the perfect environment to advance your career and grow personally. Our team prioritizes safety, strives for excellence, and embraces innovation. Every project we undertake is top-notch, and with cutting-edge technology at your disposal and a supportive, dynamic team to work with, you’ll find success is a given.
As a member of our workforce, you’ll be part of a team committed to working hard and safely while taking pride in a job done right.
View our current career opportunities and apply today.
We value the team driving our success. We take pride in a hard day’s work. And we always strive to learn more.
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Why work for Ensign?
- Start strong with a $170 safety boot voucher for all new hires
- Get equipped with our pants and shirts uniform option after 60 days
- Benefit from competitive hourly pay, per diems, and additional earnings for oil-based mud (where applicable)
- Take advantage of up to $1,500 in referral bonuses (exclusive to the Rockies and Southern divisions)
- Rotational schedules – depending on division & contract
- Competitive benefits package eligible the 1st day of the month following your start date Benefits include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401k after 6 months tenure with immediate company match, up to 4%
Testimonials
Being able to work on the rig with my dad has always been a childhood dream and now will forever be the best memory I have this year
My favorite memory is California Well Service reaching 1 year IFO this year. The 1 year IFO always seems to elude us but with the major push on EnCAAP this year, it has helped us tremendously and our crews. We have a great leader and he supports his Superintendents day and night, 24/7.
My favorite memory this year was being to accomplish a 24hr rig move! Being the first and fastest Big Rig!!!
The Employee Journey
Be a part of our team, learn from industry veterans, skilled engineers, and cultivate your skills and career with Ensign.
At Ensign, we value quality training. In the race to drill deeper, faster and safer, we aim to build an adaptable, capable and safe workforce and develop strong, strategic, and accountable leaders. We focus our training and development across four complementary areas: Behavioural, Health, Safety & Environment, Technical and Systems.
Our Global Training Matrix is a detailed breakdown by region and job position for all courses you are required to take as you develop and growth your skills with Ensign.
As an entry level position, our Floorhands work on the rig floor handling the difficult and physically strenuous operations.
Our worksites showcase our best in class safety standards and our Floorhands embrace our safety culture. They are our all-around workers, responsible for assisting and learning from all other crew members in their duties, including the maintenance and repair of rig equipment.
Our Floorhands show a willingness to get involved, take on the hard tasks and learn from their crews.
Our Lead Floorhands/Motorhands ensure our rigs and equipment are operating as they should. They maintain our engines, perform routine preventative maintenance and minor rig repairs. They keep our equipment clean and ready to go. Our Lead Floorhands/Motorhands are planners, embrace our safety culture and are always ready to learn more.
Our Derrickhands work above the rig floor and ensuring our operations are running smoothly from the bottom to the top of the derrick.
Derrickhands lift and sink casing, drill pipe and drill collars. They guide the stands of the drill pipe into the fingers at the top of the derrick. Derrickhands also ensure our mud pumps and mud processing equipment are running well.
Our Derrickhands are agile, adapt quickly and tackle the work with tenacity.
Our Drillers supervise ours crews and oversee the safe running of the rig. They drill our wells accordingly to plan, leveraging our Edge technology.
Our Drillers know the tools and the technology. Our Drillers work as team players, mentor our safety culture and share their knowledge to advance the skills of their crews.
Our Rig Managers know the drill. They oversee the rig’s operations, keeping our rigs working through the harshest conditions and meeting our customer’s goals. They are the leaders who bring the crews.
Together, pass along their knowledge and experience and every day build our safety culture. Our Rig Managers are tough, seasoned and industry professionals.
Oilfield Jobs U.S. FAQs
What types of oilfield positions does Ensign hire for?
Ensign hires for a variety of oilfield positions, including:
- Floorhand/Roughneck
- Lead Floorhand/Motorhand
- Pithand
- Derrickhand
- Assistant Driller
- Driller
- Rig Manager/Tool Pusher
- Mechanic
- Electrician
- Trucker
- HSE Advisor
- Office Based Positions
To view all of our available positions, please browse the job postings above.
What qualifications or skills are required for an oilfield job?
- Must be over 18 years old
- Must be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident or have an open work visa
- Applicants will be required to pass a physical capacity test and an alcohol and drug test
- Have an acceptable background check result
- Class “C” driver’s license (for trucking positions)
- Be comfortable working on a rotating shift schedule that operates 24 hours a day
- Be prepared to work as a member of a high-functioning team
- Understand that some operations are remotely located which involves driving long distances and living in man-camps
How can I stand out as a candidate?
Ensign will be particularly interested in those applicants who have:
- Drilling or similar oilfield experience
- A background in heavy manual labor jobs
- A trades background
- Experience working in a team environment
- A high level of motivation
- A high work ethic
*Offers of employment may be made upon confirmation that the applicant has the physical capacity to perform the job. This is done by completing a medical and functional capacity test conducted by a medical facility nominated by Ensign and the cost is borne by Ensign.
Oilfield jobs can be very physically demanding and challenging, especially for those who are new to the industry. Expect to be outside in all-weather elements, working long hours, while being away from home.
OIL & GAS JOBS IN U.S.
At Ensign, we have global opportunities, competitive benefits, and training and development programs to support your career growth in the oil and gas industry.
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Ensign Energy Services Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.