Senior Onshore Driller: Geothermal MPD Expert (Europe)

Airswift; Assens; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an experienced Driller for a 4 to 6 month assignment in Lausanne, Switzerland, focused on day-to-day rig activity, drill floor supervision, and MPD system operations. The role emphasizes well control, safe execution, and adherence to safety standards across onshore oil and gas or deep geothermal projects.

The candidate should bring extensive experience in onshore drilling, strong well control knowledge, and a proven track record in supervising drilling operations, with a

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in onshore oil and gas or deep geothermal operations
• At least 4 years of experience working in Continental Europe
• Experience supervising a rig floor crew on a super light rig
• Experience operating and overseeing day-to-day drilling activities in line with a drilling program
• Strong operational knowledge of drilling equipment
• Strong understanding of well control practices
• Experience working with MPD systems
• Ability to support safe working conditions on the drill floor and promote a strong safety culture
• Ability to identify and report operational issues and contribute to continuous improvement of drilling performance
• Commitment to health, safety, security, and environmental standards
• Ability to ensure compliance with company procedures, well control requirements, and current safety regulations

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day rig activity supervision on site
• Drill floor supervision and MPD system operations
• Well control and safe execution of work using modern drilling equipment
• Ensure equipment readiness and safe drilling performance
• Maintain strong safety standards across onshore oil and gas or deep geothermal projects

Skills

Rig floor supervision

Drilling equipment operation

MPD systems

Well control practices

Safety culture

Issue reporting & improvement

Safety, health, environment

Job description

Airswift is seeking an experienced Driller for a 4 to 6 month assignment in Lausanne, Switzerland, focused on day-to-day rig activity, drill floor supervision, and MPD system operations. The role emphasizes well control, safe execution, and adherence to safety standards across onshore oil and gas or deep geothermal projects.

The candidate should bring extensive experience in onshore drilling, strong well control knowledge, and a proven track record in supervising drilling operations, with a