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About the job
Overview:
The Driller is responsible for ensuring that the work in and around the drill floor and BOP as well as the rig up and rig down procedures and the drilling operations occurs in a safe and effective manner thereby meeting and / or exceeding Nabors Drilling Company’s and the contracting Company’s goals and objective for safety, production and budget. The Driller works under the direction and supervision of the Rig Manager.
Key Relevant Tasks:
• Anticipate potential problems, pre plan and implement corrective action in a
timely manner thereby helping to ensure outcomes reach company goals for the
drilling operations
•Work with the Rig Manager to assist with post analysis reviews of critical actions
and implement ongoing best practice activities for future operations
• Ensuring the safety of the drill crew and all support personnel working in and
about the drill floor
• Oversee proper rig up and rig down, continual preventive maintenance and repair
of the equipment used in the drilling operations along with ensuring continual
cleaning and housekeeping in and about the drill floor.
EssentialFunctions:
- Attentionspan to stay alert and attentive for up to 12 hour tour
- Able to works 7 or 14 days on and 7 or 14days off, including holidays, weekends and or days and nights
- Ableto work well with others while working in a close environment for extendedperiods of time with minimal ability to leave the driller’s cabin
- Makeimportant judgment decisions that affect the safety of the crewMinimum Qualifications:• Ability to perform essential functions of this position with or without reasonable
accommodations.
• Previous rig experience as a Floorhand, Motorhand and/or Derrickhand for
Nabors Drilling USA or 1 year experience as a Driller for another drilling company
