Driller at Ceres Recruitment Limited

Industry Oil & Gas / Mining

Specialization Oil & Gas

Minimum Qualification Not Specified

Minimum Experience 4 Year(s)

Application Deadline 2011-09-02

Our client an international drilling contractor has an immediate opening for a Driller on an equal time rotational basis.The Driller is in charge of the drill crew and the rig floor area. The Driller is responsible for operating all drilling,hoisting and mud circulating equipment, following directions from the well program in accordance with the client's policies and procedures, in a safe and efficient manner.Comply with the client's Code of Conduct and supporting policies, standards and applicable process documentation.
Perform all work according to agreed expectations of both internal and external customers, focus on doing things right the first time, every time and contribute actively to continual improvement activities.
Act as a Safety Leader ensuring the ongoing identification of hazards and the implementation of controls to manage the associated risks with a special focus on Well Control, Permit to Work and Isolation procedures.
Ensure that operations are planned, organized, supervised and executed in accordance with well programs, rig move plans, the client's requirements and contractual obligations.
Monitor the well condition at all times (i.e. keep the hole full, depth, mud weight, weight on bit, circulating volumes, etc..). Interpret and respond to downhole conditions.
Perform drilling related operations such as but not limited to directional drilling, working stuck pipe, running and cementing casing strings, coring, fishing, wireline logging, well testing.
Maintain accurate record of tubular and tool dimensions in the hole (for instance but not limited to : internal and external diameter, fish neck, serial numbers)
Ensure the solid control equipment and mud mixing operations are being monitored constantly and keep accurate records of fluid displacement when running tubular in or out of the hole.
Promote and maintain a good working relationship with operator's representative onboard, follow standard instructions and inform Toolpusher and operator's representative of any concern, ensuring any deviation is properly communicated and documented.
Implement, follow and regularly review ourclient's work instructions, ensure they are understood and observed by all drill crews.
Demonstrate leadership support for our client's Competence Management Program and implement all program requirements to ensure direct reports have the necessary competencies, training and skills to perform their job.
Provide regular mentoring, appraisal and feedback to direct reports.
Hold daily pre-tour meeting and pre-job meetings as often as required by the operations.
When a deviation from the planned operations is necessary, stop the work, regroup and obtain approval prior to plan and implement the deviation.
Maintain the hygiene and housekeeping onboard the rig floor and associated areas to our client's standards with a particular focus on clear escape routes and walkways.
Supervise all preventive maintenance or maintenance repairs occurring on drilling equipment.
Plan and coordinate well control drills and ensure Well Control emergency procedures and responses are fully implemented and crew competencies/tickets valid and current.
Manage the daily IADC drilling report and ensure the morning drilling report is correct.
Openly communicate with Toolpusher, second driller, assistant drillers and drill crews, as well as other departments, client representative and service partners as required.
Report any well or activity changes immediately to the toolpusher
Provide detailed written handover at end of shift to the relieving driller. 

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