Driller
Position Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Well Control Certificate
- Minimum 6 months experience as an Assistant Driller
- Completion of all Driller training requirements
Essential Functions
Drilling Operations
- Complete orientation process and be familiar with safety policies and procedures.
- Perform all duties assigned during drilling, work over and completion operations.
- Ensure operations proceed in a safe manner, and correct or notify responsible person of any unsafe acts and/or conditions.
- Participate in pre-tour, post tour, special operations and weekly safety meetings.
- Control operations, depending on drilling efficiency, and formations and problems encountered.
- Make trips as necessary to change bits, tools, and drill string length.
- Report any unusual occurrences such as rate of penetration, mud weight, loss of circulation or other changes in hole condition.
- Conduct regular shut-in drills with all members of the drill crew. Recognize pressure problems with the hole; line up choke manifold and stand pipe; recognize kicks, shut the well in and circulate out.
- Responsible for slipping and cutting drill line.
- String up and string down the block.
- Assist service personnel and coordinate drill crew during operations.
- Assist with other rig operations as directed by the Rig Manager.
- Maintain a continuous log on the well’s history.
- Maintain all paperwork.
- Direct and supervise the drill crew depending on the operations being carried out.
- Train and develop subordinate personnel.
- Ensure all work in a safe manner and with proper safety equipment.
- Encourage professional development and training opportunities for employees.
Maintenance and Repair
- Maintain good housekeeping on the drill floor at all times.
- Maintain upkeep of tongs, rotary, draw works and other drill floor equipment.
- Maintain drill floor inventory control of chains, rope, and other rig supplies.
- Supervise the preventative maintenance program for drilling equipment and accessories on the rig floor including shale shakers, mud pumps, elevators, slips and other related equipment
Contact Information
Noble Drilling Services Inc.
13135 South Dairy Ashford Suite 800
Sugar Land, TX 77478
ATTN: Personnel Department
Inclusion of job title listed above is required on all correspondence.
Fax: 281-276-6464
E-mail: jobs@noblecorp.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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