Unit Drilling Company

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09/17/2025

* MEET OUR PEOPLE *

Employee Name: PATRICK SIMPSON

Job Title: Safety Representative - Odessa Yard

Time with Unit: 24 years

What attracted you to this company/position?
- Opportunity at the beginning. But the people that make up Unit, as I got to know, them made it feel like family and the place - somewhere to make a career.

Can you share a significant accomplishment you’re proud of?
- The development of Unit's safety record - we are now a pace setter in our industry.

What’s your favorite part of working here?
- It’s a great workplace with great people.

What motivates you in your daily work?
- It’s always been about my family - giving them the best opportunities from my advancement.

What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know?
- I’m not mysterious at all.

What are your hobbies or interests outside of work?
- Music. From listening to pretending I can perform it.

What’s your favorite book, movie, or TV show?
- Galaxy Quest and Goodfellas.

What advice would you give to someone new joining Unit?
- Be respectful of the equipment and people: Pay attention and they will both treat you well.

What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
- If things start going wrong, step back, breathe, and plan what to do next. If you get angry or rush in, the problem will just get worse

What are your professional goals or aspirations for the future?
- I hope to work toward retirement and then spend my time with my wife, happy and healthy.

09/10/2025

BOSS Rig 410 is back in action with a new Operator!
A big thank you to the Rig 410 crew and Maintenance Team for their dedication in getting the rig field-ready. Time to get drilling!

09/09/2025

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join the Unit team as a Floorhand and become a key part of our operation. In this role, you’ll provide essential support on the rig floor, helping to ensure smooth and efficient operations. We offer competitive pay, a safe and dynamic work environment, and real opportunities for career growth. If you're hardworking, safety-minded, and ready to grow with a strong team, apply today and start your journey with Unit. https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/UNI1106UCRP/JobBoard/ae664138-a6e2-466f-8c60-312ab8618e1a/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=6ebdf451-8039-42aa-9395-4efcbaeb1e2c

09/04/2025

Devon’s DBBU Drilling Team recently recognized Camron Stoup, Assistant Driller on Unit BOSS Rig 408, with the Stop of the Month award.
Camron was presented with a Devon cooler and hat in appreciation of his proactive approach to safety and keen hazard recognition.
Congratulations, Camron, on an exceptional "Stop the Job" moment! Your commitment to safety sets a strong example for the Unit team.

09/03/2025

* MEET OUR PEOPLE *

Employee Name: JULIO ESPINOZA

Job Title: Floorman - BOSS Rig 410

Time with Unit: 22 years

What attracted you to this company/position?
- Wanted to learn something different that I would enjoy doing.

Can you share a significant accomplishment you’re proud of?
- The length of time I have been working with the company.

What’s your favorite part of working here?
- Learning the various work positions.

What motivates you in your daily work?
- Getting up to learn something different.

What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know?
- I enjoy getting along with everyone.

What are your hobbies or interests outside of work?
- Doing mechanic work.

What’s your favorite book, movie, or TV show?
- Anything about race cars!

What advice would you give to someone new joining Unit?
- We are like family working with the company.

What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
- To learn all the jobs & roles with the company.

09/01/2025

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible team. Our success and milestones are a direct result of the hard work and dedication of our crew members, maintenance team, and support personnel. You are what makes Unit thrive, and we couldn’t do it without you!
As we take this day to celebrate and appreciate the contributions of every hardworking individual, we hope you enjoy some well-deserved rest and relaxation.
Here’s to you—our greatest asset! Have a fantastic Labor Day!

08/25/2025

Congratulations to Jerry Reyes, Derrickhand on Unit Rig 403, for being selected as the Operator’s Stop of the Month for July! Jerry was recognized for his proactive hazard identification and was awarded a cooler and hat in appreciation. Thank you, Jerry, for your commitment to safety and for helping protect your fellow crew members.

08/21/2025

BOSS Rig 402 has done it again—completing back-to-back rig moves in under two days, safely and efficiently. A big thank you to the entire Rig 402's crews for your hard work, dedication, and outstanding teamwork in making these moves a success.

08/20/2025

* MEET OUR PEOPLE *

Employee Name: KURT GIBSON

Job Title: RIG MANAGER - BOSS Rig 403

Time with Unit: 20 years

What attracted you to this company/position?
- All of my family worked on drilling rigs. Unit has good people, with good pay and benefits.

Can you share a significant accomplishment you’re proud of?
- I started my career with Unit and have been here ever since.

What’s your favorite part of working here?
- I have met some of the best people. And the challenge, I enjoy a challenge.

What motivates you in your daily work?
- I want to provide a good life for my family and be a positive influence for the people around me.

What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know?
- I collect old cars and trucks.

What are your hobbies or interests outside of work?
- Enjoy taking my kids camping & fishing, and restoring old vehicles.

What’s your favorite book, movie, or TV show?
- The Great Outdoors

What advice would you give to someone new joining Unit?
- Be coachable and learn all you can; your hard work will pay off!

What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
- Do the right thing, even when you think nobody is watching.

What are your professional goals or aspirations for the future?
- I would like to continue my career with Unit and go as far as possible.

08/14/2025

We’re pleased to announce that BOSS Rig 412 has been selected to drill for a new customer. Yesterday, we held our official onboarding meeting, marking the beginning of this exciting new collaboration.

We’re honored Rig 412 has been chosen for their drilling project and look forward to a safe, efficient, and successful operation.

Now let’s get to work!

08/08/2025

As the 2025 Summer Internship Program concludes, we want to acknowledge the hard work, professionalism, and contributions of our Engineering Interns over the past few months.

Throughout the program, our interns demonstrated strong work ethic, fresh perspectives, and a commitment to learning in real-world, hands-on environments. The program culminated in a Lessons Learned presentation, where each intern reflected on their experience by outlining their goals and objectives, key achievements, and the overall impact of their work.

Thank you to each of our interns for your valuable contributions. We look forward to seeing where your careers take you next.

08/06/2025

* MEET OUR PEOPLE *

Employee Name: MONICA MARES

Job Title: Personnel Coordinator

Time with Unit: 1 year 10 months

What attracted you to this company/position?
- I was drawn to this organization because of its commitment to the company's mission, values, and culture.

Can you share a significant accomplishment you’re proud of?
- Meeting or exceeding performance targets or goals.

What’s your favorite part of working here?
- The variety of work, I love that every day presents me with different challenges. This has meant that I've had an opportunity to gain an understanding of the industry and develop my problem-solving and organizational skills.

What motivates you in your daily work?
- My son drives my motivation, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. I thrive on challenges that allow me to problem-solve and innovate, whether it's improving processes, creating new solutions, or mentoring others.

What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know?
- I prefer winter over summer.

What are your hobbies or interests outside of work?
- Sleeping, watching my son play baseball, shopping, cooking, and hanging out with family.

What’s your favorite book, movie, or TV show?
- I love watching horror movies, and novelas.

What advice would you give to someone new joining Unit?
- Be proactive, learn the ropes, build relationships, and always maintain a positive, professional attitude.

What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
- You can’t accomplish what you don’t start. You have to start somewhere and the first step often isn’t as difficult as we make it out to be.

What are your professional goals or aspirations for the future?
- My biggest career aspiration revolves around creating an inclusive and diverse work environment.

Address

7101 S. W. 29th Street
Oklahoma City, OK
73179

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4pm
Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
Friday 7am - 4pm

Telephone

(405) 745-4948

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Unit Drilling Company

Unit Drilling Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Unit Corporation.

(New York Stock Exchange Symbol: UNT)

Unit Drilling Company was founded in 1963 with three drilling rigs.

Now one of the largest onshore drilling companies in the United States, Unit Drilling Company operates 95 onshore drilling rigs in the Anadarko and Arkoma Basins, the Permian Basin, the Rocky Mountains, and the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast. Unit’s rig fleet is capable of reaching depth capacities ranging from 9,500 to 40,000 feet.