Position Overview:
Rough Neck– They are responsible for assisting in rig up and down activities, general equipment repairs, and maintenance of rig components. Participate in daily safety meetings.
This is a safety-sensitive position.
Basic Requirements:
- We expect more out of our hands than most contractors. We need them to be driven and able to work hard and do it safely!
- We also expect our hands to lead by example via. their good work ethic.
- Previous Experience on a Kelly Drive Rig.
- A valid Driver's License is preferred.
- Knowledge of basic mechanical functions.
- Oilfield industry experience.
- Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening & background check.
Preferred:
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
- Clean Driving Record.
- CDL.
- 3+ years of previous drilling rig operations experience (not required).
Physical Requirements:
- Able to lift, move, or carry up to 100 pounds.
- Able to regularly walk and climb stairs up to 15' high.
- Able to stay alert and attentive for a 12-hour tour while performing sometimes repetitive tasks.
- Able to open/close valves requiring upwards of 160 lbs. of torque.
- Able to pull drill slips with another employee, latch/unlatch tongs.
- Able to listen for unusual noises that signify equipment and machinery problems.
Mental Alertness Requirements:
- Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Have, display & maintain the ability to perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment.
- Not being mentally or physically impaired from any cause, that can adversely affect an employee’s ability to safely and completely perform the duties of the position.
- Have, display & maintain the ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms.
- Have, display & maintain, demonstrated caring, committed, and concerned attitude about personal and crewmember safety.
Typical working conditions and hazards:
- Work is performed in all weather conditions.
- Able to perform duties with protective equipment.
- Potential hazards include working near or with heavy tools and moving machinery.
- Occasional work will be done on slick surfaces due to weather, drilling mud, or oil/grease.
Skills Required
- Previous experience on a Kelly Drive Rig
- Knowledge of basic mechanical functions
- Oilfield industry experience
- Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
- Pass background check
- Valid driver's license
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education
- Clean driving record
- Commercial Driver's License
- Three or more years of drilling rig operations experience
- Ability to lift, move, or carry up to 100 pounds
- Ability to walk regularly and climb stairs up to 15 feet high
- Ability to remain alert during a 12-hour tour
- Ability to open and close valves requiring up to 160 pounds of torque
- Ability to pull drill slips and latch or unlatch tongs
- Ability to work safely with protective equipment in all weather conditions
What We Do
Murfin Drilling Company, Inc. is a fourth-generation family-owned business based in Wichita, Kansas, founded in 1926. The company specializes in the exploration, development, and operation of oil and gas assets in the Mid-Continent and Rocky Mountain regions. Additionally, it serves as a drilling contractor for numerous operators, maintaining a significant fleet of rotary drilling rigs to support its production and contract drilling operations.







