Jobs at Patterson-Uti Energy

Lead the mechanical design of complex electro-mechanical systems, develop 3D models, validate designs, maintain standards, and collaborate with teams.

The Senior Electrical Project Engineer leads the design and implementation of electrical systems, ensures compliance with standards, and mentors junior engineers while managing projects.

The Field Engineer is responsible for technical support, commissioning CNG equipment, project management, training personnel, and ensuring job quality in the field.

Supervise and support district HSE personnel to ensure compliance with company and regulatory health, safety, and environmental policies. Conduct inspections, audits, accident investigations, training, and program development to reduce injuries, vehicle accidents, property damage, and environmental releases. Liaise with management, regulators, vendors, and stakeholders and perform other duties as assigned.

Perform basic quality control testing of well stimulation and cementing fluids and additives, assist senior lab staff with additive selection and test preparation, maintain lab equipment and calibration, document and report lab data, manage inventory and logs, and follow safety and environmental procedures.

Lead HSSE management systems, ensure regulatory compliance, conduct inspections and incident investigations, deliver training, manage contractor safety, support audits, maintain records, and promote a positive safety culture across office, manufacturing, and field environments.

Supervise and support district HSE personnel to ensure compliance with company and regulatory health, safety, and environmental standards. Conduct inspections, accident investigations, audits, training, and program development to reduce incidents, ensure drug/alcohol testing compliance, and share best practices across operations.

Lead and mentor engineering team focused on down-hole tool applications. Analyze drilling data, optimize tool and bit performance, provide field and office technical support, develop/test tool designs, support sales through training and customer presentations, and maintain safety and performance records.

Manage supervisory team to optimize iron inventory, vendor selection, and recertification processes. Develop KPIs and reports, lead root-cause analysis with vendors, coordinate with Supply Chain to minimize downtime, and implement strategies to reduce non-productive time (NPT).

Assemble and load perforating guns, maintain accurate explosives inventory, operate and transport equipment, keep the shop clean, follow QHSE and company procedures, participate in safety meetings, and perform assigned duties.

Monitor and optimize hydraulic fracturing treatments in real time, provide technical support, perform QA/QC on incoming data, manage end-of-stage ticketing, monitor equipment parameters, run frac diagnostics and stimulation modeling, and drive digital integration, automation, and business-intelligence improvements while maintaining strong customer relationships and compliance with safety policies.

Sell MSD products and services by developing customer relationships, prospecting, creating proposals and presentations, coordinating with Operations and other teams, representing the company at industry events, and managing accounts, invoices, and customer feedback to drive sales growth in well servicing.

The Lab Manager oversees the Chemistry lab operations, including training, inventory management, compliance, and safety while supporting research initiatives.

Operate and maintain drilling fluid (mud) systems: measure mud weight/viscosity, mix chemicals, maintain pumps, shakers and tanks. Steady and guide pipe during connections, inspect and perform preventive maintenance on rig equipment, supervise Floorhands/Motorhand, follow Mud Engineer/Driller instructions, perform housekeeping, and work at heights and in harsh outdoor conditions on a 14/14 rotational schedule.

Maintain and repair rig power systems and equipment (generators, SCR/VFD, hydraulics, electrical), perform preventative maintenance and daily inspections, oversee and train Floorhands, assist Derrickhand and Driller, handle material off-loading (forklift), perform rig up/rig down and housekeeping, complete maintenance logs, and follow safety procedures in remote, rotational drilling operations.

The HSE Advisor oversees HSE activities, promotes safety culture, conducts training, ensures compliance, and provides support in the drilling industry.

Process and generate accurate customer invoices, maintain billing accounts, verify billing details, submit invoices via portals/B2B, resolve billing inquiries, collaborate with internal teams, and support billing process improvements.

Support last-mile logistics by validating, documenting, and processing invoices (sand hauling, rentals, freight, equipment, rail). Coordinate with carriers, AP, and Finance to resolve discrepancies, maintain service-level reports, ensure compliance, and recommend process improvements while performing administrative supply chain tasks.

Perform field wireline operations including driving company vehicles, rig-up/rig-down, equipment maintenance and repairs, assist with gun loading, complete inspections and documentation, and follow safety procedures and company standards.

The Senior Technical Recruiter partners with business leaders to recruit technical talent. Responsibilities include managing full-cycle recruiting, building talent networks, consulting on hiring strategies, and improving recruitment practices.