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Job Summary
The Assistant Driller assists in the planning and execution of all drilling operations for the main or auxiliary well centers. This position is responsible for ensuring the drill crews are properly assigned to their tasks and they are kept fully in the loop as to any changes of plans. The Assistant Driller oversees the drill crews verifying all relevant maintenance is performed on all drilling, hoisting, and mud circulating equipment while following directions from the well program in accordance with company policies and procedures in a safe and efficient manner.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• Follows standard instructions and maintains good communication with the Driller and Toolpusher; provides notification of any concern, ensuring any deviation is properly communicated and documented.
• Ensures that operations are planned, organized, supervised, and executed in accordance with well programs, rig move plans, the company’s requirements and contractual obligations.
• Performs the drilling department’s daily checks.
• Assists service partners/third parties with the preparation of equipment for upcoming drilling operations.
• Organizes and supervises the drilling crews for all operations.
• Operates the pipe handling equipment for both main well and offline activities.
• Assists and relieves the Driller during drilling operations.
Qualifications / Experience
• Three (3) years offshore experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and organization skills.
• Completion of all training and certification requirements for the Assistant Driller position as described in the company’s offshore training matrix.
• Knowledge of all technical calculations required for the safe operation of the drilling unit and control of the well.
