Assistant Driller

<p><strong>Job duties:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>Maintain an organized drilling equipment store and tubular and subs inventory.</li>
<li>Maintain proper communication with the Driller, Toolpusher, and other department heads.</li>
<li>Read and interpret various gauges and meters relating to the drilling operations; assist the Driller in maintaining records and logs.</li>
<li>Actively participate in pre-tour meeting with the drilling crew for all drilling operations.</li>
<li>Assist and relieve the Driller at the Driller&
39;s console during drilling operations.</li>
<li>Assist with the preparation of equipment for impending drilling operations.</li>
<li>Organize and supervise the drilling crews for all operations.</li>
<li>Assist the Driller during an emergency or well control situation; assist in the well killing operations.</li>
<li>Assist in supervision of Preventive Maintenance carried out on drilling equipment.</li>
<li>Assist in supervision of repairs on drilling and associated equipment.</li>
<li>Assist in running and cementing casing strings, running and retrieving BOPs and risers, and other operations as directed by the Driller or Toolpusher.</li>
<li>Monitor mud systems and supervise solids control equipment and mud mixing operation.</li>
<li>Assist in the planning, organization and execution of rig move operations.</li>
<li>Operate drilling and associated equipment as directed by the Driller, i.e. Top Drive System, mud pumps, BOP and Diverter controls, etc.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>3 to 6 years assistant driller experience from oil &amp; gas industry</li>
<li>Valid medical examination and vaccination certificates</li>
<li>Knowledge of all technical calculations required for safe operation within the drilling operations.</li>
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<p>We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.</p>