Driller

Orion Engineering Services Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company in Dubai is seeking a skilled Driller to oversee drilling operations on company-owned jack-up rigs. The ideal candidate will ensure safe and efficient operations while supervising the drilling crew. Applicants must possess relevant certifications and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role. This permanent position offers a rotation schedule of 28/28 and a competitive employment package, striving to support diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the drilling capacity.
• Must possess valid safety and well control certifications.
• Ability to manage drilling operations and ensure safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Supervise drilling operations and manage crew tasks.
• Ensure safety and efficiency during drilling operations.
• Conduct regular safety meetings and drills with crew.

Skills

Drilling operations supervision

Safety protocols adherence

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid BOSIET Certificate

Valid IWCF or IADC certificate

Medical Certificate of Fitness for Offshore Work

Job description

We have a current opportunity for a Driller on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Dubai. For further information about this position please apply.

Position Details

• Position Title: Driller
• Target start date: January / February 2026
• Contract Duration: 1 (one) year
• Contract Type: Direct Hire
• Rotation: 28/28
• Base Work Location: Dubai (Company owned jack-up rig.)

Job Purpose

The Driller’s role is to carry out drilling operations as necessary in accordance with drilling program requirements and approved company policies and procedures.

To operate/Monitor rig drilling equipment and support systems under the direction of the Tool pusher.

To perform/supervise drilling rig operations, maintenance, and house-keeping duties and material preservation activities as required.

To provide direct supervision of the drilling crew in support of on-going operations.

To Ensure well control for on-going drilling operations, maintaining safe operating conditions for company assets and safety of rig-based personnel.

Minimum Requirements

• Safely and efficiently perform all duties assigned by the (night) Tool pusher during drilling, work over and completion operations.
• Ensure all operations are proceeding in a safe manner, and responsible for correcting or notifying responsible person of any unsafe acts and/or conditions which exist.
• Attend and participate in pre-tour, post tour, special operations, and weekly safety meetings.
• Control actual drilling operations, depending on formations encountered, drilling efficiency, and problems encountered.
• Make trips as necessary to change bits, tools, and drill string length.
• Report to (night Tool pusher) any unusual occurrences encountered 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. Be able to recognize pressure problems with the hole. Know how to line up choke manifold and standpipe. Recognize kicks, shut the well in and circulate out.
• Maintain good housekeeping on the drill floor at all times.
• Maintain upkeep of tongs, rotary, draw works and other drill floor accessory equipment.
• Maintain drill floor inventory control of tools, 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.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Job-Related Competencies

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent – CV must include achievement/completion date
• Valid Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) Certificate – CV must include expiry date
• Valid International Well Control Forum (IWCF) or International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) certificate – CV must include expiry date
• Valid Medical Certificate of Fitness for Offshore Work – CV must include expiry date

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the same capacity.

Our Role in Supporting Diversity and Inclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.