Assistant Driller Offshore Jack up Rig

Swan Global; Qatar; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore drilling company in Qatar is seeking an Assistant Driller for an offshore jackup rig. This full-time role supports drilling operations, ensures compliance with safety standards, and supervises the drill floor crew. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant drilling certifications, and at least 5 years of offshore experience. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from QAR 12,000 to 18,000 per month, plus benefits such as health insurance and housing allowance.

Benefits

Housing & transport allowance

Health insurance

IWCF / OPITO certification renewals

Qualifications

• High school diploma and technical certification in drilling preferred.
• 5 years on offshore rigs, including 3 years as AD or Senior Floorman.
• Familiarity with QatarEnergy well control protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Driller in drilling operations and monitor well parameters.
• Enforce QHSE policies and participate in safety meetings.
• Supervise Floormen and Roustabouts in drill floor operations.
• Assist in preventive maintenance and report malfunctions.
• Document daily drilling progress and complete checklists.

Skills

Hand Tools

Construction Experience

Heavy Equipment Operation

Mechanical Knowledge

OSHA

Heavy Lifting

Education

High school diploma

IWCF Well Control Level 3

OPITO / BOSIET HUET

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Driller Offshore Jackup Rig

Location: Qatar (Offshore)

Rotation: 28 / 28 or 42 / 21

Reporting To: Driller / Senior Toolpusher

Direct Reports: Floormen Roustabouts

Job Purpose

The Assistant Driller (AD) supports the Driller in the safe and efficient operation of drilling activities on an offshore jackup rig. This role ensures adherence to QatarEnergy Shell and ADNOC standards while supervising the drill floor crew during routine and emergency operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Drilling Operations Support

Assist the Driller in operating top drive drawworks and mud pumps during drilling tripping and casing runs.

Monitor well parameters (ROP SPP torque) and report anomalies.

Conduct pipe handling slips and tong operations under the Drillers supervision.

2. Safety & Compliance

Enforce QHSE policies (Qatar MME OPITO IADC).

Participate in pre-tour safety meetings and emergency drills (well control fire abandon ship).

Inspect BOP choke manifold and safety equipment (pre-shift checks).

3. Crew Supervision

Direct Floormen and Roustabouts in drill floor operations (e.g. making connections handling tubulars).

Train junior crew on rig-specific procedures (e.g. pipe tallying stump height checks).

Maintain rig floor cleanliness and organization (5S standards).

4. Equipment & Maintenance

Assist in preventive maintenance (lubrication inspections of drawworks elevators).

Report equipment malfunctions to the Driller / Maintenance team.

5. Reporting

Document daily drilling progress (footage drilled mud volumes downtime).

Complete checklists (BOP tests tubular inspections).

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Education: High school diploma (minimum); technical certification in drilling preferred.

• IWCF Well Control Level 3 (required).
• OPITO / BOSIET HUET (mandatory for Qatar offshore).
• H2S Awareness & Confined Space Entry.

Experience:

• 5 years on offshore rigs (3 years as AD or Senior Floorman).
• Jackup rig experience (preferred : GDI Shelf Drilling ADES rigs in Qatar).
• Familiarity with QatarEnergy well control protocols.

Technical Skills

Proficient in drilling calculations (mud weight adjustments pipe displacement).

Basic knowledge of Wellsite Reporting Systems (e.g. WellView).

Ability to interpret drillers console data.

Behavioral Competencies

Teamwork: Coordinates seamlessly with Driller and rig crew.

Alertness: Monitors operations for hazards (e.g. stuck pipe kicks).

Initiative: Proactively assists in troubleshooting.

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: QAR 12000 to 18000 / month (based on experience).

Overtime: 1.5x base rate for extra hours.

Benefits

• Housing & transport allowance (if onshore rotation).
• Health insurance (Qatar coverage).
• IWCF / OPITO certification renewals.

Key Skills

Hand Tools, Construction Experience, Heavy Equipment Operation, Tanker Experience, Mechanical Knowledge, Commercial Driving, OSHA, Heavy Lifting, Horizontal Drilling, CPT Coding, Excavator, Network Architecture

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1