• Operate all equipment at the Driller’s console in a safe manner; maintain a clean, tidy, and hazard free condition on the drill floor and associated areas.
• Monitor the well condition at all times (i.e. depth, mud weight, weight on bit).  Recognize, interpret and respond to down hole conditions.
• Perform drilling-related operations such as directional drilling, working stuck pipe, running and cementing casing strings, coring, fishing, and assisting in wireline logging, well testing, and other special operations.
• Supervise and direct operations in the picking up or lying down of tubular and all drilling-related equipment.
• Ensure that the solid control equipment and mud mixing operations are being monitored constantly.
• Keep accurate records of fluid displacement when tubular are run in/pulled out of well
• Hold pre-tour meeting with the drilling crew for all drilling operations
• Secure the well during an emergency or well control situation; assist in the well-killing operations.
• Supervise the lubrication and maintenance of all drilling and associated equipment and ensure it is carried out in accordance with the Preventative Maintenance System (RMS).
• Maintain equipment files, drilling logs and records; perform all technical calculations required to carry out drilling operations.
• Assist in the planning, organization and supervision of rig move operations.
• Ensure that subordinates understand and apply guidelines of the Company Quality & HSE Policy Statements and rig-specific procedures.
• Inform the Tool pusher of any incidents, potential hazards or abnormal situations
• Participate in the START process.
• Ensure that DROPS inspections are conducted as per the rig’s DROPS inspection program.
• Call a Time Out for Safety (TOFS) whenever an unplanned hazard or a change in the expected results is observed.
• Ensure that a high standard of hygiene and housekeeping is maintained onboard the rig.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years’ Experience on this Job.
• Work experience and demonstrated ability of oral and written communications.
• Valid Well Control Supervisor certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of all technical calculations required for the safe operation of the drilling unit.
•  Able to demonstrate excellent safety leadership.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Has experience assisting in effective management of personnel and operations.
• Able to impact and influence people; and, Able to build customer relationships.

Join Us:

If you are seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take Water exploration forward.

Send us your E-Mail at: career@aquadrilling.org