Derrickhand - Oklahoma

Patterson-UTI
Full-time El Reno, Oklahoma Extraction Workers
Posted:
June 16, 2026
Location:
El Reno, Oklahoma, United States

Job Description

Patterson-UTI Drilling

The New Standard for Drilling Performance

Drill safer, smarter and faster with Patterson-UTI Drilling’s comprehensive fleet of pad-capable rigs featuring advanced walking systems to enhance your operations so you can reach your apex.

The Derrickhand is responsible for the mud systems. This includes measuring mud weight and viscosity, mixing chemicals, and maintaining mud pumps, shakers, and tanks. Other responsibilities include steadying pipe during connections/disconnections and guiding pipe into and out of elevators. The Derrickhand works closely with and oversees the Floorhands and Motorhand and works under the supervision of the Driller and assists in day-to-day operations.

Detailed Description:

  • Stand or stand and walk for a minimum of hours and up to hours without being able to sit and while wearing steel-toed boots 
  • Frequently climb steep stairs
  • Frequently climb ladders and work while wearing a har...
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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Full-time
    Location: El Reno, United States
    Posted: June 16, 2026
    Deadline: July 26, 2026