Offshore Driller: Lead Crew & Well Control

Noble Corporation; Norway; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Noble Corporation is seeking an Assistant Driller to carry out drilling operations in accordance with our customer drilling program requirements and Noble policy. You will operate and monitor rig drilling equipment and support systems under the direction of the Drilling Section Leader, supervising the crew and ensuring safety and environmental compliance on site.

This role emphasizes maintaining well control, documenting history, and coordinating maintenance and housekeeping tasks while adhering

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ months of experience as an Assistant Driller.
• Completion of all training requirements for the position within designated time period.
• Valid Well Control Certificate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in office applications and other systems required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently perform all duties assigned by the Rig Manager during drilling, work over and completion operations.
• 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 any unusual occurrences encountered such as rate of penetration, mud weight, loss of circulation or other changes in hole condition to Rig Manager.
• 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 stand pipe.
• Recognize kicks, shut the well in and circulate out.
• Responsible for slipping and cutting drill line.
• String up and string down the block.
• Assist service personnel and coordinate drill crew during operations.
• Maintain a continuous log on the well’s history which includes all equipment used in the well, number of drill pipe joints, special tools used, problems encountered, drilling rate and downtime.
• Maintain all paperwork required by Noble as well as government and operator requirements.
• Direct and supervise the drill crew depending on the operations being carried out.
• Continuously train and develop subordinate personnel through on-the-job training or other training as deemed necessary by Noble.
• Encourage appropriate professional development and training opportunities for employees.
• Carry out the Noble Leadership Model by Developing Yourself, Leading Your Team, Driving the Business, and Delivering Results.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Job description

Noble Corporation is seeking an Assistant Driller to carry out drilling operations in accordance with our customer drilling program requirements and Noble policy. You will operate and monitor rig drilling equipment and support systems under the direction of the Drilling Section Leader, supervising the crew and ensuring safety and environmental compliance on site.

This role emphasizes maintaining well control, documenting history, and coordinating maintenance and housekeeping tasks while adhering