Assistant Driller Lead: Rig Ops & Safety

H&P; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 89,280 - 133,920; Full time

Job summary

H&P is seeking an Assistant Driller to support the Driller on offshore rig operations and ensure adherence to KCA DEUTAG quality and safety standards. You will supervise the crew, maintain drilling tools and equipment, and assist during drilling and tripping, stepping in for the Driller when required under the project’s instructions.

This role requires a minimum of five years in a supervisory drilling role, IWCF Well Control or equivalent certification, and strong leadership and communication

Qualifications

• IWCF Well Control Certification or equivalent (Wellsharp). Banksman/Slinger certificate.
• Proven ability to train, coach, mentor others and facilitate learning across multinational crews.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in order, cleanliness and housekeeping at rig site.
• Maintains the drilling tools and equipment.
• Supervises and helps the drilling crew to prepare equipment.
• Before rig move should order and supervise the loading of the rig equipment under the orders of the Tool Pusher and Driller.
• Supervises the correct storage of drilling equipment.
• Responsible for replacing the Derrickman at any time at the request of the Driller.
• Inspects the derrick/mast and equipment, records the inspections, reports and corrects the defects after approval by the Tool Pusher.
• Supervises the good maintenance of all the sheaves in the derrick/mast.
• Checks that the drill string is in good condition.
• Supervises the handling on the rig floor and specially when picking up or laying down drilling equipment.
• Can replace the Driller at the brake when pulling out, running into the casing or when drilling a non-productive zone.
• Is familiar with the client’s rules to control a kick and to apply them under the orders of the Driller.
• Performs any job requested by the Driller or the Tool Pusher as long as this job is within his competence.

Skills

IWCF Well Control

Banksman/Slinger certificate

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team leadership

Job description

H&P is seeking an Assistant Driller to support the Driller on offshore rig operations and ensure adherence to KCA DEUTAG quality and safety standards. You will supervise the crew, maintain drilling tools and equipment, and assist during drilling and tripping, stepping in for the Driller when required under the project’s instructions.

This role requires a minimum of five years in a supervisory drilling role, IWCF Well Control or equivalent certification, and strong leadership and communication