Setting the Standard in Contract Drilling
Our APEX® rigs combine automation, reliability, and speed to help operators drill safer and faster across every major U.S. basin.
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Innovation That Cuts Deeper
Ulterra® PDC drill bits deliver proven performance and durability—driving higher ROP, fewer trips, and more reliable drilling results.
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Integrated Completions. Proven Results.
NexTier delivers efficient, low-emission completions with connected frac, wireline, and logistics solutions that maximize production and minimize footprint.
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Powering the Future of the Oilfield
Our hybrid energy solutions integrate grid, generator, and battery power—cutting emissions and fuel costs while supporting high-demand operations.
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Smarter Data. Faster Wells.
The PTEN™ Digital Performance Center provides smarter well planning, optimized field operations, powered by robust digital platforms and AI-driven capabilities.
PTEN DIgital performance center
Working at Patterson-UTI means working alongside industry leaders, skilled engineers and trained operators with the shared goal of shaping the next phase of the oil and gas industry through advanced technology. That goal starts with recruiting the industry’s best and brightest – those prepared to work together to accelerate progress and turn innovative ideas into action.
If you’re ready for a rewarding career that values ambition, teamwork and leadership, while providing opportunities for training, advancement and achievement, we’re ready to hear from you.
Employing subsidiaries of Patterson-UTI are equal opportunity employers and maintain a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.
Valuing Veterans
Patterson-UTI proudly enlists veterans and military spouses across our companies. As a veteran hiring leader, we value military backgrounds and recognize the ways in which service members can positively affect the safety, operational excellence and integrity of everything we do.
The work we do is meaningful, but the health and wellbeing of our employees and community always come first. We genuinely care about our work family and the communities in which we work. By coming together to share our ideas, listen and challenge each other’s perspective, we innovate and achieve more for our clients. Working together we have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. That’s why we’re committed to fostering a diverse workforce, where every person and every good idea has room to thrive. It’s why we put competitive compensation packages and comprehensive benefits front and center. And it’s why we don’t just work in the community, we work with local communities to forge a healthier future.
Work-life balance is an important part of our workplace culture. That’s why we work hard to build a successful business and to also earn valuable time-off to spend with families and loved ones.
Invest in your future. Our 401(k) program features a savings plan with a competitive company match, easy employee contributions options for both pre-tax and after-tax investing.
Take care of yourself and your family with Patterson-UTI’s full range of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance plans.
Developing our people is one of our core values. To help everyone excel, we offer diverse classroom based, e-learning and on-the-job training.
Our Summer Internship Program is geared towards delivering hands-on experiences and mentorship from our industry leaders providing opportunity for career exploration and development in your field of study.
We always welcome talent interested in joining our team throughout the year. However, we also target on-campus recruitment activities in both the spring and the fall semesters at a select group of universities as well as trade schools.
Patterson-UTI has been made aware that individuals are falsely representing themselves as Patterson-UTI recruiters and requesting payment in exchange for job offers. This is a scam. If someone claims they can guarantee you a job with Patterson-UTI in exchange for payment, it is not legitimate. All legitimate Patterson-UTI job opportunities are posted on our official careers page, and the Company does not require applicants to provide payment, banking information or personal financial details in exchange for employment offers. If you encounter suspicious activity, please contact us directly at recruiting@patenergy.com.
The Company is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, and other laws that prohibit discrimination and retaliation against qualified individuals with disabilities. The Company will provide, upon request, a reasonable accommodation to a qualified individual with a disability to allow him or her to perform the essential functions of the job held or sought, unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship for the Company.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation that would allow you to participate in the application/hiring process with Patterson-UTI. If you wish to make such request, please email recruiting@patenergy.com and provide your full name, contact information, the position for which you are applying and the nature of the accommodation you are requesting that would enable you to participate in the application/hiring process. Patterson-UTI will strive to respond within five business days, but responses may be delayed depending on volume.
