Lead Driller: Safe Drilling & Crew Oversight

Merit Services; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Services is seeking a Driller to supervise and carry out drilling operations, ensuring safe well control and equipment operation on the rig floor.

The ideal candidate has IWCF Well Control certification at Driller Level, 5–7 years of field drilling experience, and holds BOSIET/OGUK Medical; IWCF Level 3 is required. You will lead, train, and supervise the drill crew to meet safety and production targets while ensuring equipment reliability and procedure compliance in Qatar.

Qualifications

• IWCF Driller Level Well Control certification is required.
• 5–7 years of driller experience.
• BOSIET (OPITO) or equivalent certificate.
• OGUK Medical valid.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and carry out drilling and well control work on the drilling operations.
• Oversee safe operation of the drilling control system; draw works; pipe handling; mud circulating systems and BOP equipment.
• Supervise drill crew and ensure safe completion of all operations on the drill floor including daily preventative maintenance.
• Supervise, coordinate, train, and evaluate the performance of the drill crew.

Skills

Drilling operations

Team supervision

Safety compliance

Education

IWCF Driller Level Well Control Certification

IWCF Level 3 Well Control Certification

BOSIET (OPITO approved)

OGUK Medical

Job description

Merit Services is seeking a Driller to supervise and carry out drilling operations, ensuring safe well control and equipment operation on the rig floor.

The ideal candidate has IWCF Well Control certification at Driller Level, 5–7 years of field drilling experience, and holds BOSIET/OGUK Medical; IWCF Level 3 is required. You will lead, train, and supervise the drill crew to meet safety and production targets while ensuring equipment reliability and procedure compliance in Qatar.