Permian · Eagle Ford · Haynesville

America’s newest workover fleet. Rigged up in hours, not days.

Transcontinental Energy Services runs 34 NOV and Service King workover rigs, plus the trucks, flowback, completion and data crews that keep them working. One call covers the job, from our yards in Midland, Alice and Shreveport.

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Fig. 1 — NOV 6C carrier rig. Detroit Diesel Series 60, 525 HP.
Workover rigs working
34
More rigs on order
+18
Typical rig-up
2–4hrs
Truck dispatch
24/7

Experience-driven expertise meets technological innovation. All driven by data.

  • Safer job sites
  • Smaller carbon footprint
  • Lower cost per job
  • Better job quality

Why operators call TCES

Newer iron. Faster rig-ups. One crew to call.

  1. 01

    The youngest fleet in the U.S.

    34 NOV and Service King rigs, with 18 more on the way. Newer equipment means less downtime on your well and fewer surprises for the crew.

  2. 02

    On location and working fast

    Our rigs rig up in 2 to 4 hours with a 4 to 5 person crew. Fewer truckloads to move in means lower cost and a smaller footprint on your pad.

  3. 03

    One call, the whole job

    Rigs, vacuum and winch trucks, flowback, chemicals, frac stacks and live data, from one company with one point of contact.

  4. 04

    Yards close to your wells

    Field facilities in Midland, Alice and Shreveport put crews and equipment near the Permian, the Eagle Ford and the Haynesville.

Workover rigs

Spec sheets, not slogans.

NOV and Service King rigs of varying horsepower, from everyday rod-and-tubing work to 18,000 ft service depth. Pick a rig to see its specs, or see the full fleet →

NOV 6C workover rig on location

117′ API mast

A tall, heavy-hook rig for deeper workovers and completions, with platforms at 17′, 25′ and 35′ and a rod board option.

Full 6C specs →
EngineDetroit Diesel Series 60, 525 HP
TransmissionAllison 4700 OFS
DrawworksD500 with Parmac 202 assist brake
Mast117′ API, 50′ base beam
Hook load (external)300,000 lb on 8 lines · 280,000 lb on 6 lines
Hook load (internal)250,000 lb on 6 or 8 lines
Sand drum & PTO160BB sand drum · Model 450 PTO
RackingDelayed-folding racking board, auto-folding rod board option
Tanks500 gal assist brake water · 60 gal splash water
Rigged for your success — NOV 6C carrier rig

Workover rig FAQ

What is a workover rig?

A truck-mounted rig that services wells already drilled. It pulls and runs tubing and rods, replaces damaged tubing or casing, cleans out wells and re-perforates zones to bring production back up.

Why use one instead of a drilling rig?

It costs less and moves faster. Our rigs rig up in 2 to 4 hours with a 4 to 5 person crew, and need fewer truckloads to move in.

Are workover rigs safe?

Both workover and drilling rigs run safely with proper training and maintenance. Workover jobs are usually less complex, with lower blowout risk, and every TCES crew works under our HSE program.

Which rig is right for my well?

The NOV 5C covers everyday servicing to 6,500 ft. The NOV 6C brings a 117′ mast and up to 300,000 lb hook load. The SK 675 reaches 18,000 ft service depth. Tell us the job and we’ll match the rig.

Jeffery Chesshir VP of Sales · in workover rigs since 2005

+1 (318) 953-3649 jeffery@tces.us

Check rig availability

From the field

What crews say after the job.

  • “The Transcontinental team demonstrated both technical proficiency and commitment to operational excellence in the rig up and operations. We really appreciate their dedication to provide the highest quality of service while showing excellent HSE commitment.”

    Operations Manager Service company

  • “We wanted to take this opportunity to thank the Transcontinental crew for providing high quality service in well testing and the rig up, especially in respect to HSE procedures both in the field and in the office.”

    Lead Operator Service company

  • “TCES strives to provide the best service with an unbeatable customer experience. The whole team understands how fast things change in this industry and they are able to adapt quickly and accommodate changing needs.”

    Supervisor Service company

  • “TCES is providing innovative solutions for the oil and gas industry and it’s been a long time coming. Appreciate the work your team has done, and we will be sure to continue to work with TCES in the future.”

    Operations Foreman Service company

  • “I would like to sincerely thank TCES for being one of my favorite vendors that I have worked with. Thank you for the high level of service.”

    Coil Tubing Supervisor Service company

Completion & production

Everything around the rig, in-house.

TCES started as a completion and production company. The rigs came later. These crews still work every day alongside them. All services →

  • 15,000 psi

    Flowback & well testing

    Four-phase test separators from 42″ to 60″, rated to 2,000 psi, with patented cyclonic and filtration technology. Choke manifolds and plug catchers rated to 15,000 psi.

  • 20,000 psi

    Torque & test

    Pressure-containment and flow verification rated to 20,000 psi working pressure, run remotely so nobody stands next to the line.

  • ISO QA

    Frac stacks

    Supplied and serviced to protect the production wellhead during the frac. Every unit is inspected and certified under an ISO-compliant quality program.

  • 50 + 30 bbl

    Chemical blending

    Trailer-mounted dual-tank mixing units with 50 bbl active and 30 bbl sweep tanks, hydraulic blenders, dual motors for backup and dual filtration.

  • Real-time

    Coil tubing & stick pipe drill-outs

    Job design software predicts string and fluid behavior, and live fatigue modeling watches the integrity of every coiled tubing string.

  • Downhole

    Completion

    Removal, repair and replacement of downhole equipment, high-pressure packer systems, flow controls, surface and subsurface safety systems, and expandable liners.

  • Well life

    Production & intervention

    Intervention services and specialized pressure control tools to raise production rates and extend well life, deployed quickly across every major U.S. basin.

  • One ticket

    Need a package?

    Bundle a rig with trucking, flowback and chemicals, with one crew lead and one invoice.

    Build a quote

Data acquisition

Watch your well from anywhere.

Wireless gauges send downhole, production and fluid measurements to a screen on location and to our web portal at the same time. Open it on a phone, a laptop or a TCES-supplied tablet and see trends as they build.

  • Our own software, in real time, in any browser
  • Works with your third-party controls
  • Support for iOS, Windows, LIME and FracPro
  • Tablets on location for your company man
The TCES data portal on a laptop and a phone, showing live tank and well readings
TCES technician checking a solar-powered data unit on location
Wireless gauge mounted on a tank

On location

Real TCES people and equipment, in the field across Texas and Louisiana. Full gallery →

Trucking division

Trucks that answer at 2 a.m.

24-hour dispatch across South and West Texas. Non-hazardous fluids, frac tank moves, rig tools and oilfield equipment, to and from location. Trucking division →

TCES vacuum truck loaded with pipe on location

  • 15

    Vacuum trucks

    Produced water, fresh water, brine and solid waste.

  • 3

    Hotshots & mini floats

    40 ft gooseneck ramps for fast equipment runs.

  • 2

    Winch trucks

    Frac tanks and containers, rolling or skid, with or without roll-off trailers.

  • 2

    Semi flatbeds

    53 ft decks for rig tools and long loads.

  • TCES winch truck hauling a tankWinch truck
  • TCES hotshot pickup with gooseneck trailerHotshot
  • TCES vacuum truckVacuum truck

Dispatch is open 24/7

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TCES crew in hard hats and FR coveralls on the rig floor

Health, safety & environment

Everyone goes home.

Our goal is zero incidents, for our crews, your people and the public near our work. Our President signs the HSE policy, and leadership is in the field to check it.

  • YearlyHSE audit against the ENFORM COR protocol
  • QuarterlySite, yard and facility inspections by senior management
  • MonthlyExecutive HSE review and an HSE newsletter to every employee
  • Every incidentAlert issued with corrective actions, trended into the yearly safety plan
  • Every yearCompany-wide safety stand-down and new HSE goals
Request our HSE packet Full HSE program →

Locations

Four bases across Texas and Louisiana.

About TCES

Houston-built. Field-run.

Our mission is to be the most dependable completion and production service provider across the United States: fast, safe, and backed by the newest equipment and people who know the work.

Experience. Efficiency. Innovation.

Our full story and leadership →

  1. The start

    Eagle Ford roots

    TCES began in South Texas with a small crew and two chemical mixing plants.

  2. Growing

    Flowback & well testing

    More mixing plants, then flowback, well testing and torque & test crews.

  3. 2018

    Into the Permian

    Moved into West Texas, now the heart of our rig work.

  4. Expanding

    Rigs, trucks & East Texas

    Launched our workover rig fleet and trucking division, and opened Shreveport for the Haynesville.

  5. Today

    34 rigs and counting

    One of the youngest workover fleets in the U.S., with 18 more rigs on the way.

Leadership

  • Rahul Patel

    President & CEO

  • Jay Worthington

    Chief Operations Officer · leads HSE and R&D

  • Jeffery Chesshir

    VP of Sales · workover rigs

  • Javier Hernandez

    VP of Flowback Operations

  • Fayez Tannous

    Vice President

  • Joshua Leal

    Regional Sales Manager

  • Jessie Montgomery

    Technical Sales Manager

Community

We live where we work.

Midland, Alice and Shreveport are home base for our crews, so we show up off the job too: scholarships for local athletes, charity shoots and golf days, and lunches for the customers who keep us busy.

TCES team at a sponsored oilfield event TCES customer appreciation tent and tables Crowd at a TCES-sponsored event

Careers

Run new iron. Work with a crew that has your back.

“Working here works as a family.”

Rahul Patel, President
Apply now See all roles →

Hiring in Midland · Alice · Shreveport

  • Rig operators & floorhands
  • Tool pushers
  • Torque & test hands
  • Pump hands
  • Mixing plant operators
  • CDL vacuum & winch truck drivers

Request a rig or a quote

Tell us about the well.

We reply the same business day. For anything urgent on location, call.

1-281-717-2240

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