Patterson-UTI
Uh oh. Patterson-UTI hasn’t committed to creating great jobs yet.
Breakroom helps companies reach the next generation of candidates.
If you’re from head office, sign up here to get started on your Breakroom journey.
DismissPatterson-UTI is a provider of drilling and completion services to oil and gas companies.
patenergy.comRating based on 21 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Patterson-UTI
Pay
-
Okay
-
Only some people get paid when they’re sick
Does Patterson-UTI pay people when they’re sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
How we know this
65% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
Okay
-
Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Patterson-UTI do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
53% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
-
Good
-
Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Patterson-UTI worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
93% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
Needs improving
-
Most people can’t choose their shifts
Do Patterson-UTI workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
80% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Needs improving
-
Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Patterson-UTI workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
73% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
Okay
-
Can be hard to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at Patterson-UTI?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
How we know this
61% of people report it’s hard to get time off.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
Good
-
Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do Patterson-UTI managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
33% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
Needs improving
-
Most people find it hard to take sick days
How easy is it to take sick days at Patterson-UTI?
Most people find it hard to take sick days.
How we know this
68% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
Needs improving
-
Most parents say it’s bad
Is working at Patterson-UTI good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a bad place to work.
How we know this
80% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should understand when you need to take care of your kids or help sick family members. Your work should respect your family needs.
Benefits
-
Good
-
Most people say they can afford the health insurance
Is the health insurance from Patterson-UTI cheap enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
How we know this
93% of people say the health insurance costs are okayBased on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs medical care sometimes, but it costs a lot.
A good job should offer health insurance that workers can actually afford.
Workplace
-
Good
-
Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Patterson-UTI feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
74% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
Needs improving
-
Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at Patterson-UTI?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
81% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
Needs improving
-
Most people don’t enjoy their job
Do people at Patterson-UTI enjoy their jobs?
Most people don’t enjoy their job.
How we know this
69% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Okay
-
Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Patterson-UTI recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
Okay
-
Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Patterson-UTI?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
56% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
Okay
-
Only some people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at Patterson-UTI?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 59% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
-
Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think Patterson-UTI’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
84% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organization should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organization has many different sites.
Okay
-
Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how Patterson-UTI is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
47% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
How Patterson-UTI ranks
Patterson-UTI ranks 67th to work for out of oil and gas companies.
- 66 ProFrac
- 67 Patterson-UTI
- 68= Englefield Oil
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of March 17, 2026.
Patterson-UTI job reviews
-
Best thing
Set schedule and days off
Worst thing
Very hard to get promoted and no raise incentives for tenure only positional raises
Employee at Patterson-UTI, March 2025
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 21 Patterson-UTI employees