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California OIL RIG JOBS
Ensign Energy is recognized as a leader in land-based drilling operations in California. Launch your career with Ensign in California, where you’ll benefit from top-tier training and competitive benefits that will help you thrive in the oil and gas industry.
As part of our California team, you’ll join a workforce dedicated to safety, hard work, and delivering excellence on every job. Whether you’re seeking Well Servicing or Drilling oil rig jobs, Ensign has a variety of positions available.
By joining Ensign Energy in California, you’ll be part of a team that values your growth and contributions. We prioritize safety and provide opportunities for career advancement, ensuring you have everything you need to succeed.
Explore our open positions and apply today to be part of our team in California.
Our success is built on the dedication of our team, and we have the utmost respect for their hard work. We believe in the value of a hard day’s work and are always eager to learn.
Oilfield Jobs in California
Ensign California provides exciting opportunities in oil rig jobs for drilling and well servicing. Along with competitive benefits and comprehensive training programs, we support your career growth every step of the way.
Explore available roles and apply now to take the next step in your career!
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Join the Ensign team in California and be part of a forward-thinking company delivering excellent oilfield services with a focus on innovation and quality.
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Why work with Ensign?
- Start with a $170 safety boot voucher, offered to all new hires
- Get your work uniform after 60 days, complete with pants and shirts
- Enjoy competitive hourly pay, per diems, and extra compensation for oil-based mud (where applicable)
- Rotational work schedules depending on division and contract
- Benefit from a full benefits package starting the 1st of the month after you join. Our benefits include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401k with a company match up to 4%, starting after 6 months
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 California FAQs
What types of oilfield positions does Ensign hire for?
Ensign hires for a variety of oilfield positions, including:
- Floorhand/Roughneck
- Lead Floorhand/Motorhand
- Derrickhand
- Assistant Driller
- Driller
- Rig Manager/Tool Pusher
- Mechanic
- Electrician
- HSE Advisor
- Office Based Positions
To view all available positions, click here.
What qualifications or skills are required for an oilfield job?
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
- You need to be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or hold an open work visa.
- A physical capacity assessment and alcohol and drug screening are required.
- A satisfactory background check is necessary.
- Possession of a valid Class “C” driver’s license is required.
- Willingness to work rotating shifts in a 24-hour operation is essential.
- Must be ready to collaborate as part of a high-performing team.
- Be aware that some job sites are remote, requiring long-distance driving and residing in man-camps.
How can I stand out as a candidate?
Ensign will be particularly interested in those applicants who have:
- An unrestricted vehicle driver’s license
- 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 a functional capacity test conducted by a medical facility nominated by Ensign and the cost is borne by Ensign.
Are oilfield jobs hard?
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.
What training and development opportunities are available for new hires?
Ensign Energy offers comprehensive training programs for new hires, including on-the-job training, safety certifications, and career development workshops to enhance skills and advance within the company.
What does the work schedule look like for oilfield jobs in California?
Ensign Energy Services Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Ensign provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Ensign takes affirmative action to employ, advance in employment and otherwise treat qualified individuals without discrimination as required by law.