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Wyoming OILFIELD JOBS
Ensign Energy is renowned as one of the world’s largest and most technologically advanced land-based drilling companies. Begin your career with Ensign in Wyoming and gain access to exceptional training and competitive benefits.
As a valued team member, you’ll join a workforce committed to safety, hard work, and the pride of accomplishing tasks excellently. Dive into oilfield opportunities and drilling rig jobs in Wyoming.
Check out our available positions and apply now to become part of our dynamic team!
Our success is powered by our dedicated team, and we hold their efforts in the highest regard. We pride ourselves on a hard day’s work and always strive to learn more.
Oilfield Jobs in Wyoming
At Ensign in Wyoming, we offer opportunities, competitive benefits, and training programs designed to foster your career growth in the oil and drilling industry.
Explore and apply for your preferred oil and drilling position below today!
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Join the Ensign team in Wyoming and immerse yourself in a forward-thinking organization dedicated to delivering exceptional oilfield services across the globe with a commitment to innovation and excellence.
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Why work for Ensign?
- Receive a $170 voucher for safety boots when you join us.
- Get our pants and shirts uniform package after completing 60 days.
- Enjoy competitive hourly wages, daily per diems, and extra earnings for oil-based mud work (if applicable).
- Earn up to $1,500 in referral bonuses, exclusively for the Rockies and Southern divisions.
- Work with flexible rotational schedules based on your division and contract.
- Access our full benefits package from the 1st of the month after you start, including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Start your 401k plan after just 6 months with a company match of up to 4%.
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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
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.