Driller / Borer

COSL AS; Sandnes; On-site; NOK 1,100,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Catering services

Career development opportunities

Job summary

COSL Drilling Europe is seeking experienced Drillers for its offshore team. You will lead the drill floor crew, operate drilling equipment safely, maintain well control readiness, and coordinate with COSL and operator staff to ensure efficient, compliant operations. The role emphasizes strong leadership, safety, and multilingual communication.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and supervisory skills.
• Experience from floating drilling units is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Norwegian and English.

Responsibilities

• Operate drilling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Supervise and lead the drill floor crew, including Assistant Drillers, Derrickmen, and Roughnecks.
• Maintain well control readiness and respond to well control events.
• Record and report operational data in drilling reports and systems.

Skills

Leadership

Driller experience

Well control

Communication (Norwegian/English)

Education

Technical College in Drilling & Well Technology

Tools

IWCF Well Control Certification, OGP Level 3 (Driller)

Job description

Responsible for safe execution of drilling operations, maintaining well control, and leading the drill floor crew offshore.

• Relevant experience in a Driller position
• Technical College education in Drilling & Well Technology or equivalent
• Valid IWCF Well Control Certification, OGP Level 3 (Driller)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Norwegian and English
• Experience from floating drilling units is preferred
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Modern office facilities and excellent catering services
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

In COSL Drilling Europe we attach great value to our core values: Honesty, Motivation & Corporation and our primary effort is to reach our ultimate HSE goal of Zero injuries and damage to personnel, the environment and asset.

With this we strive to ensure that we adapt to changes and manage our activities in a safe and effective manner.

We are depending on all employees to involve themselves and contribute to build a solid company culture ensuring that CDE maintains our position as one the preferred suppliers of Drilling Services.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for experienced Drillers to join our offshore team.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The Driller is primarily responsible for the safe and efficient execution of drilling operations, maintaining well control, and leading the drill floor crew.

• Operate drilling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Supervise and lead the drill floor crew, including Assistant Drillers, Derrickmen, and Roughnecks.
• Manage and monitor drilling and well operations in accordance with approved procedures.
• Maintain well control readiness and respond effectively to any well control event.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, drilling programs, and HSE requirements.
• Coordinate activities with the COSL drilling crew, Operator representatives, and third-party service personnel.
• Accurately record and report operational data in drilling reports and electronic systems.
• Monitor equipment condition and report maintenance requirements as necessary.
• Lead emergency response activities on the drill floor when required.
• Mentor and develop crew members, ensuring competence and adherence to established procedures.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven leadership and supervisory skills.
• Experience from floating drilling units is preferred.
• Technical College education in Drilling & Well Technology or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in a Driller position.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Norwegian and English.
• Valid IWCF Well Control Certification, OGP Level 3 (Driller).

We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Modern office facilities and excellent catering services.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within an international drilling contractor.

COSL Drilling Europe is an equal opportunity employer.

Always do better is our guiding principle leading us through the energy transition and towards our vision of becoming the preferred supplier of drilling services. We are known for having the most efficient drilling units and a strong safety performance and culture.
COSL Drilling Europe was established in 2005, and has its head office located in Stavanger, Norway. Today we operate four modern drilling units. We have a solid owner with stable ratings in China Oilfield Services Limited, listed at the Shanghai Stock Exchange, with ambitions to strengthen its foothold in the North Sea.
Our four semi-submersible drilling rigs were delivered from the yard respectively in November 2010 (COSLPioneer), November 2011 (COSLInnovator), May 2012 (COSLPromoter) and November 2014 (COSLProspector). The first drilling operations started in Norway in August 2011 and COSL Drilling Europe has since then been in continuous operation drilling and completing wells in Norway, UK, Faroe Islands and New Zealand.
The drilling units are of a similar design and have all proven strong and consistent performance deliveries.
Our rig portfolio has a proven track record of having the most efficient and best-performing rigs in the North Sea. COSL is setting a new standard in the North Sea with its energy efficiency.