Drillers Please Read
It’s a hard truth: your job application will usually be the first and only opportunity most employers have to get to know you and your skills. Because of the volume of applications they receive, most drilling companies will only give your application fifteen seconds to make your case. You not only have to make a great first impression — you have to do it fast!

On Your Job Application

• Proofread what you enter. Be sure to answer all the questions, and be certain that your answers fit in the spaces provided. A well written & completed application says as much about your work ethic as the content contained on the application
• Provide accurate & detailed past "job descriptions". This tells the employer you have the necessary experience and know what the job involves Be as accurate with contact details of references and past employers as possible. A potential employer is not going to spend time tracking down the phone numbers of your references. If not provided your application will most likely get a quick scan and end up in the trash.
• Be honest. If you have a felony conviction include it along with details that you are willing to share. Employers run background checks. Many companies will still hire those with a past conviction but if you are not honest here and it's discovered you will lose your chance.

What About "Reason For Leaving?"
Answer honestly. That's what all employers are looking for. Just because you were fired doesn't mean you won't get hired.
Among the specific suggestions:
(You can copy, edit & paste these directly to application form)

• Better opportunity
• Unresolvable conflicts
• Schedule conflicts
• Personality conflicts
• Distance to work
• Poor Safety Practices/Compliance

What About "Duties & Responsibilities?"
Here are some suggestions of duties and responsibilities of the Driller (You can copy, edit & paste these directly to application form)

My past duties as a Driller have included;

• Assist in rigging up, rigging down and transporting of drilling rig and equipment.
• Maintenance and the safe operation of all drilling equipment.
• Ensuring proper training of crew and the safe operations while on tour.
• Delegating daily tasks to workers and ensuring that work is completed.
• Monitoring well during drilling and tripping for signs of a kick or lost returns.
• Adjusting weight on bit, rotary RPMs and pump pressures as per companyman and rig managers instructions.
• Conducting regular safety meetings and drills.
• Filling out lift permits and overseeing the lifting personal when air hoist is used.
• Reporting all well conditions to the companyman and toolpusher
• Making sure all work gets completed in a safe manner

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