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Oilfield Jobs in North Dakota

Date: 10/01/2009


Opportunities continue in North Dakota's energy industry. The oilfield is seeking experienced workers to meet the ever-growing demand.

Positions in the oilfield can pay quite well. The average salary at the end of 2007 was $69,212.

The following oil and energy companies are seeking employees in the North Dakota oil fields, and have made their job applications available online. (New applications are added periodically, so please check back for updates.) Company applications may also be available at any Job Service office. 

Arctic Catering, Inc.
Basic Energy Services application
Halliburton application
Hamm & Phillips application  (View Truck Driver Job Description) Read-Print-Sign and attach to application
Hamm & Phillips application  (View Dispatcher Job Description) Read-Print-Sign and attach to application
Hess
Key Energy Services, Inc.
MW Industries
Nabors Drilling application
Precision Drilling application
Pumpco application
Sanjel application
Schlumberger application
Stride Well Service application
Stinger Wellhead Protection
Ward Williston
Weatherford
Wanner Well Service

Each company that lists jobs on our site may have different methods for accepting applications, so follow directions in each job posting carefully. You may be required to print the following applications and fill them out by hand.


More information about oilfield jobs

Positions are available in both exploration and production. Some of these positions include: shop technician, sales, clerical, mechanical, welder, roustabout, truck driver, electronic tech, operator assistant, seismic, crane operator, concrete finisher, and mud logger.

The following additional details apply to most oilfield positions:

  • Most positions are labor intensive and involve outdoor work in all weather conditions.
  • Minimum age restrictions may be 18 or 21 years old.
  • Drug testing is required in the hiring process and performed randomly on the job.
  • Most positions require a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
  • Some require a commercial driver's license (CDL), or the ability to acquire one.
  • Company work schedules may vary, e.g. 4 days on/4 days off; 7 days on/7 days off; 2 weeks on/1 week off with pay. Significant overtime hours may be available. It is important to check with the company regarding work schedules.
  • In limited circumstances, housing may be provided. Some companies provide a daily per diem for meals.
For more information, call 1-800-247-0989 (Williston Job Service) or 1-800-482-0017 (Minot Job Service).


How to search for oilfield jobs

I am already registered with jobsnd.com (have a username and password):
  1. After reading these instructions, click to open the jobsnd.com login screen.
     
  2. Enter your username and password, then click on the "Sign In" button.
     
  3. Click on the "Job Search" button in the quick menu on the top-left side of the screen.
     
  4. If the location named is not the entire state, click on "Select a New Location" and choose the "Anywhere in North Dakota (or out of State)" option.
     
  5. In the keyword box, type in the word "oilfield" and press the "Search" button.
Doing this will give you a list of all the current job openings in the oilfield on jobsnd.com.  To view more details on any job, click on the title of the job.


I am not registered and would like to use the guest access:
  1. After reading these instructions, click to open the jobsnd.com login screen.
     
  2. Under "Job Seekers," click on "Find a Job."
       
  3. Choose the "Anywhere in North Dakota (or out of State)" option.
     
  4. In the keyword box, type in the word "oilfield" and press the "Search" button.
Doing this will give you a list of all the current job openings in the oilfield on jobsnd.com. To view more details on any job, click on the title of the job. You will be able to view most of the job details. However, if you click the "Display more information on this job" button to view the how to apply information, you will be prompted to register with jobsnd.com in order to continue.