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Field Operator - Rover

Baker Hughes
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Midland, TX, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Field Operator – Rover position is an entry-level role in the oilfield, ideal for individuals with some oil and gas experience who are looking to build a long-term career.
  • Candidates should possess a high school diploma and demonstrate a strong mechanical aptitude along with a willingness to learn.
  • The role involves supporting drilling operations, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety compliance while working in challenging environments.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with the potential for additional bonuses based on performance.
  • Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel frequently.

Field Operator – Rover

Do you want to build a career in the oilfield and learn handson technical skills? Are you looking for a field role where every day is different and you can grow fast?

Partner with the best

As a Field Operator – Rover, you’ll support Drilling Services operations across multiple locations. You’ll learn how to handle, operate, and maintain drilling surface and downhole equipment while working alongside experienced field teams. This is an entrylevel role designed for individuals with oil & gas exposure who want to grow into a longterm field career.

You’ll work in challenging environments, support rig operations, and ensure safe, reliable execution at the wellsite and workshop.

As a Field Operator – Rover, you will be responsible for:

  • Supporting routine wellsite and workshop tasks under general supervision
  • Learning to operate, handle, and maintain Drilling Services surface and downhole tools
  • Rigging up and rigging down equipment safely and efficiently
  • Developing hoisting and BHAhandling skills during field operations
  • Operating and calibrating surface equipment as instructed
  • Maintaining accurate wellsite records, logs, and communication updates
  • Completing jobrelated paperwork for yourself and assigned crew
  • Following all radiation, safety, and regulatory requirements for Drilling Services operations
  • Driving company vehicles safely and arriving on location as scheduled
  • Participating in quality improvement and continuous learning activities
  • Promoting strong customer relationships at the wellsite
  • Performing all duties in compliance with Baker Hughes HSE policies, Legal Compliance, and Core Values
  • Supporting additional operational tasks as required

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Some oil & gas experience (rig, frac, wireline, drilling, or industrial field work)
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work long hours, outdoors, and in demanding field conditions
  • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
  • Ability to travel frequently and work a flexible schedule (nights, weekends, oncall)
  • Commitment to safety, teamwork, and following procedures

Preferred:

  • CDL or willingness to obtain
  • Previous field exposure in drilling, completions, or wellsite operations

Work in a way that works for you

  • This role follows a 2‑weeks on / 1‑week off rotational schedule.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

  • Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
  • Comprehensive private medical care options
  • Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
  • Tailored financial programs
  • Additional elected or voluntary benefits

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

 

 

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Field Oper II - LWD/DD



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