Saudi Arabia: Driller

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 19,225 - 26,915; Full time

Job summary

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is seeking a Driller to oversee safe operations and manage drilling equipment in Al Buraymi Governorate, Oman. Responsibilities include supervising crew operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and submitting detailed reports.

The ideal candidate must have 3+ years of drilling experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in Microsoft tools. A commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards is essential. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic field environment at a reputable company.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of rig drilling experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Flexible and adaptable to overcome and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of the drill rig and compliance with safety guidelines.
• Supervise operations and provide training for the work crew.
• Maintain the drilling rigs in clean and proper order.
• Prepare and submit drilling operations reports.
• Monitor well control practices according to operating procedures.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Understanding of HSE obligations

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Driller is primarily responsible for safe operations, repairing drilling equipment, daily reporting, well control practices, and providing guidance to work crews.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates core values and safety standards according to the H&P way
• Ensures the safe operation of the drill rig, related equipment and personnel that come directly under their control and complies with federal, state and territory health, safety and environmental legislation
• Supervises and provides expectations, goals, and training for work crew personnel regarding rigging up or rigging down, day to day operations, and company policies and procedures
• Supervises operations to ensure compliance with safety guidelines and established procedures by their assigned rig crew
• Maintains drilling rigs clean and in proper order
• Prepares and submits drilling operations reports
• Ensures safety equipment is in proper working order and in the appropriate locations
• Supervises repairs of equipment
• Operates rig and systems from control panel to maximize drilling and tripping efficiency; supervises operations on the rig floor
• Monitors and ensures proper well control practices are followed as per H&P operating procedure
• Is up to date on current Workday trainings as assigned

DRILLER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficient with Microsoft: World, Excel, Outlook and Totco/Pason and IADC report
• Must have proven leadership skills
• Must be a team player
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be committed to the H&P Way and H&P's core values of Actively C.A.R.E., Service Attitude, Innovative Spirit, Teamwork, and Do the Right Thing
• Demonstrated commitment to H&P's Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and C.A.R.E. processes (COACH people-based safety, Compass Cards, LifeBelts, JSAs, hotwork, confined space entry, lock-out/tag-out, dropped object prevention, etc.) with a proven track record of compliance
• Flexible and adaptable, able to overcome and solve problems
• Ensures compliance with all relevant H&P policies
• Leads, understands and applies local, territory, state and federal statutory obligations
• In conjunction with site management, is responsible for implementing safety and security measures for protection of:
  • Personnel against threat or injury
  • Company property and assets against loss from sources, such as fire and theft to include intellectual property and proprietary assets
  • IT software and hardware
• Provides regular updates and reports and works closely with site management
• Ability to consult with crews and optimize safety and productivity outcomes
• Apply relevant Saudi legislation as it pertains to Drilling, HSE obligations and expectations, reporting, audit
• Ability to effectively work in indigenous environments
• 3+ years of rig drilling experience