About Big E Drilling
Big E drilling company is an independently owned and operated contract land drilling company with its home office in Bellaire, Texas.
Big E drilling company was started in 1981 by Gerald Eastham with two rigs. By 1988, the company expanded to four rigs, and added rigs five and six in 2000 and 2002. Today, operations include Texas gulf coast and east Texas along with north and south Louisiana. Drilling capabilities of the big e drilling fleet range to 25,000 feet. These wells are drilled primarily on a day work contract.
Big E drilling company has established an excellent reputation with both major and independent operating companies as a professionally operated organization. The drilling rigs and related equipment are continuously maintained and upgraded. This enables us to operate with a minimum amount of downtime per well.
Big E drilling is equally noted for its employees. The operations manager came with the company in 1986 with 23 years experience. Our toolpushers have long tenure in the oil industry and most have been promoted from within the company. Turnover in rig employees is kept to a minimum. This is due, in part, to keeping employees working even if the rig is waiting for the next job. Additionally, big e is dedicated to providing a safe workplace for our employees making safety our highest priority.
Big E drilling is noted for its employees experience, longevity and tenure with the company. Each rig is constantly reviewed to ensure employee turnover is kept to a minimum. Big e is dedicated to providing a low turnover environment for the customer which in turn provides a safer work environment for our employees while continuing efficient and cost effective conditions for our customers.
