Roustabout (Ad Hoc)
The Roustabout primarily works on drilling decks assisting with crane operations and manual handling of tubulars and tools during connections or pipe tripping. This position is responsible for the processes of rigging up/down, drilling, completing the well, and maintaining circulating, rotating, hoisting, and well control systems.
- On-site
- Canada
- Posted Mar 30, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
The Roustabout is a rig crew member whose primary work station is on the drilling decks assisting with crane work/deck activities; however the duties and responsibilities are prominent in every aspect of drilling the well, manual handling of tubular and tools, making up or breaking out during making connections or tripping pipe. The position is responsible for the processes of rigging up/down, drilling, and completing the well. Also, maintaining the circulating, rotating, hoisting and well control systems. Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.
What you’ll do
The Roustabout primarily works on drilling decks assisting with crane operations and manual handling of tubulars and tools during connections or pipe tripping. This position is responsible for the processes of rigging up/down, drilling, completing the well, and maintaining circulating, rotating, hoisting, and well control systems.
Requirements
A High School diploma is required, along with the ability to obtain necessary offshore or onshore certifications, and previous oil industry experience is preferred. Candidates must be able to identify rig equipment and tubulars, be proficient in rigging, understand mechanical systems, and demonstrate knowledge of various drilling and safety operations.
Other relevant skills
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- Crane Work
- Deck Activities
- Manual Handling
- Rigging Up/Down
- Well Control Systems
- Lifting Operations
- Mechanical Systems
- Hand Tools
- Power Tools
- Rig Floor Equipment
- Cellar Equipment
- Pipe Measurement
- Tripping Pipe
- Back Reaming
- Running Casing
- Reasoning Skills
Job areas
- Energy
- Trades
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Security & Safety
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week