Hiring: Derrickhand - Permian Basin Company: Patterson-UTI Location: Midland, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 10:45:51 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Apex About the job Required Skills: •Stand or stand and walk for a minimum of 3.5 hours and up to 12 hours without being able to sit and while wearing steel-toed boots •Frequently climb ladders and work while wearing a harness on an elevated platform •Independently use heavy-duty handheld and long-handled tools •Utilize proper hand signals when working on the board to communicate with others •Work independently while staying on task for the majority of the tour work shift •Demonstrate clear communication skills including ability to read, write and speak English as well as understand and promptly follow verbal and written instructions in English •Take initiative and work independently during downtime •Frequently measure mud weight and viscosity using a scale and timer Qualifications: •Demonstrated ability to successfully complete all duties of a Floorhand and Motorhand •Must be comfortable working at heights (50 ft. or greater) for extended periods of time •Able to repetitively climb steep stairs and be able to lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces •Demonstrated capacity to frequently climb ladders and work while wearing a harness on an elevated platform. Demonstrate clear communication skills including ability to read, write and speak English •Understand and promptly follow verbal and written instructions in English; along with the ability to provide clear and understandable verbal, non-verbal and written direction to others in English. •Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl throughout the tour work shift •Clear vision to judge near and far distances to maintain awareness of surroundings, work with moving pipe, watch and report ongoing work activities to coworkers and third parties •Accurate recall over short and long-term memory •Able to stay alert and focused up to12.5 hours while performing repetitive and routine activities •Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!