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Texas OIL RIG JOBS
As one of the leading land-based drilling companies in Texas, Ensign offers cutting-edge career opportunities in the oil and gas industry. Begin your career with Ensign and benefit from excellent training and competitive benefits, providing you with the foundation for long-term success.
In Texas, Ensign offers a wide variety of oil rig job positions, including drilling and well servicing jobs. You’ll join a team that prioritizes safety, values hard work, and takes pride in delivering outstanding results on every project.
At Ensign, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued team member. We provide opportunities for growth, foster a culture of safety, and reward excellence. Whether you’re new to the industry or looking to advance your career, Texas offers plenty of opportunities with Ensign.
Browse our available jobs and apply today to take your career to the next level with Ensign.
The strength of our success lies in the dedication of our team, and we hold their efforts in the highest regard. We believe in the value of hard work and continually strive to improve.
Oilfield Jobs in Texas
Ensign offers diverse career paths in Texas, including oil rig jobs, well servicing, and drilling jobs. We provide competitive benefits and specialized training programs to help you thrive in the industry.
Browse available positions and apply now to kickstart your career with us!
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Join Ensign’s Texas team and become part of an innovative organization focused on delivering top-tier oilfield services. We’re committed to driving excellence and pushing boundaries in everything we do.
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Why Choose Ensign?
- Kickstart your journey with a $170 safety boot voucher for all new hires
- Receive a uniform with pants and shirts after 60 days
- Enjoy competitive hourly wages, per diems, and extra earnings for oil-based mud (where applicable)
- Earn up to $1,500 in referral bonuses (applicable to Rockies and Southern divisions)
- Flexible rotational schedules depending on division and contract
- Comprehensive benefits starting the 1st day of the month after you begin. These include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401k with a company match up to 4% after 6 months of service
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 Texas 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 is the typical work schedule for oilfield jobs in Texas?
Employees typically work on a rotational schedule, often comprising two weeks on and two weeks off. This schedule can vary depending on the specific job and operational needs.
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.