How many drilling rigs does Patterson UTI have?

Rig Summary

Patterson-UTI Drilling by Region Rigs Operating
Appalachia 15
East & North Texas 9
Mid Continent 6
North Dakota 3

What happened Patterson rig 219?

During the morning of January 22nd around 8:45 am a crew of 5 workers manning the drilling rig floor of Patterson UTI Rig #219 were tragically killed during a fiery explosion in the deadliest oilfield disaster since the 2010 Macondo Deepwater Horizon.

Is Patterson UTI a good company to work for?

Great company to work for. 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off is a great schedule. Laid back atmosphere with plenty of work to get lots of overtime hours. Cross training on different equipment and self improvement is encouraged by management. Good place for ambitious people to learn new skills.

Where is Patterson UTI?

Houston
Houston, Texas, U.S. Patterson-UTI Energy provides land drilling and pressure pumping services, directional drilling, rental equipment and technology to clients in the United States and western Canada.

Does Patterson-UTI hire felons?

No, it does not. Surprisingly one of the few good people I worked with was a felon.

Who is the largest drilling company?

World’s Biggest Offshore Drilling Companies

  • Nabors Offshore – $3.05bn.
  • China Oilfield Services Limited (COSL) – $3.17bn.
  • Saipem – $4,27bn.
  • Weatherford – $5.74bn.
  • Petrofac – $5.83bn.
  • Baker Hughes – $22.9bn.
  • Halliburton – $23.99bn.
  • Schlumberger – $32.8bn. The Us-based Schlumberger is the world’s biggest oilfield services company.

Did Patterson UTI buy Pioneer Energy Services?

US-based oilfield services provider Patterson-UTI Energy has agreed to acquire Pioneer Energy Services in a cash-stock deal worth around $295m. Patterson-UTI will pay for the deal through the issuance of up to 26,275,000 shares of its common stock and $30m in cash.

What happened in the Oklahoma drilling accident?

A fire burned for most of the day after the initial blast at 8:45 a.m. on Monday, eventually toppling the drilling rig’s derrick. Attempts to remotely activate a blowout preventer—a series of valves and shears atop the well—and stop the unimpeded flow of gas were unsuccessful.

Does Patterson UTI hire felons?

What kind of drug test does Patterson UTI Drilling use?

Patterson-UTI Drilling Company will host a hiring event in Corpus Christi! We’ll be hiring on the spot for Floorhands to work our land rigs in South Texas. Interested candidates need to bring a resume, photo ID, and be prepared to take a hair follicle drug test if given an offer.

What kind of drug test does Patterson-UTI Drilling use?

Does Nabors Drilling hire felons?

Those hired will be given a date to report to the Odessa, TX yard for training and additional screening/processing. Nabors does not offer transportation. All applicants must be able to pass a drug test and background checks. No open arrest or felonies within the last 7 years.