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Akita Drilling

What is the best part of working at the company?
Company is good to work for but just like all other oil field companies all talk about safety but no walk.  Hard to trust anyone bc averyone is too busy kissing  as  to move up   So far I’ve been to 3 Akita rigs and they’re all the same except some are more clean 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The leaders such as the drillers company man and pushers   

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Environment is kinda like a bunch of high school kids working together 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I  start my day by checking my equipment then move to maintenancing them  then move one to do my random task they put for me if im done with them I move on to helping the others then constantly check my equipment

Keep your head down, work your butt off, don't pretend to know everything, safety is a lifestyle, do not abuse the 12hr 'take a break when you need to' policy or you will go home. You will be sore and tired but you will get used to it and you will learn to love it,  DO NOT PUT YOUR FINGERS ANYWHERE YOU WOULDN'T PUT YOUR PRIVATE PARTS !!! Everything will BITE you, PAY ATTENTION.

If you're Canadian it's a great place since they cater to you, if your American you're a nobody. If you work on one of the Canadian rigs that were brought down here after buying Xtreme Drilling (which was an awesome company) then that rig won't stack out or if so they find somewhere for you or somewhere to go. If you're on one of the original Xtreme Drilling rigs then it'll stack out first and see ya we'll call you back if it comes back out

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great tool pushers and drillers

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The stress of being on any drilling g rig is when is it gunna be done

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Great hospitality easy to work with all the guys

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Working like any other easy money

Akita has been a good company to work for. Add long as you are willing to work hard and continue to learn, you are able to move up. We are short handed across the entire fleet like many other drilling companies so there are usually options to pick up extra hours on your off days. 

Pay is good. Rigs are either rust buckets or state of the art no in-between. Rigs stack pretty regularly.  Office and salesman are the problem. Rig managers and rig supervisors get bonuses for being underbudget. Ive seen alot of safety sensitive issues get over looked due to budget cuts

Get ready for the day and drink you a big o cup of coffee because it’s gonna be a long day. Don’t forget the V door key before showing up to start your shift. Don’t walk under a suspended load and keep your hands away from anything you won’t put your stick 

I was just sick of the road that's why I left. The only negative thing I can Think of is the camps they provided us were had black mold in them. Pay is good and the people to work with are cool.

I enjoy working here. The people are knowledgeable, and helpful. They take the time to show  and explain the task at hand, and they work together as a team.

Typical drilling company with a 2 week on and 2 week off schedule. Must enjoy working outside and be able to get dirty and lift heavy things. Also, know what it means to work safely and well with others.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Motor hand 4 salaries reported	$30.25 per hour
Derrick hand 4 salaries reported	$33.63 per hour
Driller 4 salaries reported	$41.75 per hour
Staff engineer 1 salary reported	$102,500 per year
Recruitment resourcer 1 salary reported	$51,500 per year

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