DRILLER

Saudi Aramco Nabors Drilling; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An oilfield services company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced professional to lead and direct drilling operations while ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of experience in drilling and workover operations, demonstrated safety leadership, and strong communication skills. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 9 years in drilling and workover operations.
• 3 years in present position.
• Good knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote safety leadership.
• Lead and direct the crew.
• Plan rig-floor activities.
• Monitor drilling parameters.

Skills

Safety leadership

Rig operations

Communication

Supervisory skills

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

ROLE

• To demonstrate and promote safety leadership and to ensure that the crew works in the safest possible manner
• To lead and direct the crew in fulfilling their designated duties
• To plan and conduct Nabors rig-floor and related activities so as to meet the highest applicable standard of international oilfield practice
• To monitor and adjust the drilling parameters and take those necessary actions so as to optimize the drilling process and safeguard the integrity of the well
• To work constructively with the Operator’s representative and with third party service companies so as to contribute to collaborative working relationships at the rig site
• To take immediate remedial action in the event of an incipient or actual emergency or incident
• To advise the Rig Manager and Operator’s representative of any issues as appropriate

RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety

• Personally responsible for own safety and conduct one’s self to the standards of Nabors Policies and Procedures
• Promote and promulgate Nabors safety program
• Apply Nabors safety policies and practices in rig operations and act as a role model to other crew members in all safety matters
• Conduct and record Tool Box Talks for the rig crew and achieve the participation and contribution of crew members
• Play a full part in rig safety meetings
• Conduct safety inspections of rig equipment and hold training drills as directed by Rig Manager
• Contribute to New Employee Safety Inductions
• Ensure that all activities, including those of third party contractors, are conducted using safe working practices and using the designated Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

Operations

• Plan the tourly operations and conduct pre-job briefings or J.S.A.’s for the crew on activities
• Operate the rig equipment within its designed parameters in a manner to optimize the drilling process and associated activities
• Conduct visual, and where possible functional, inspections of equipment both prior to use and at periodic intervals
• Supervise the Assistant Driller and Derrickman in control and recording of mud properties

Recording & Reporting

• Keep accurate BHA Worksheet records of the drill string including details of equipment run in-hole
• Accurately complete the IADC tour sheet
• Keep records of Tool Box Safety Talks
• Ensure that the rig crew conduct and record their assigned tasks in the rig Planned Maintenance System (PMS)
• Complete records of any Incident, Injury, Illness or Near Miss involving rig crew members
• Keep records and charts of BOP pressure tests and of function tests
• Provide recommendations to the Rig Manager for improved procedures
• Report any unforeseen or unusual events to the Rig Manager or Operator’s representative as appropriate

Personnel & Communication

• Apply the Company’s personnel policies to the treatment of rig crew members
• Direct, supervise and coach the crew members in their activities
• Assign crew members to conduct specific tasks during periods of routine activity and during special operations such as rigging-up/down and rig-moving
• Assess the performance of rig crew members and make recommendations to the Rig Manager for promotions, development re‑assignment or dismissal
• Keep the rig Electrician and rig Mechanic appraised of forthcoming drilling and associated activities
• Brief the Rig Manager, Operator’s representative and third party service companies on matters which should be brought to their attention

Qualifications

Minimum years of Experience:

9 Years in drilling and workover operations. 3 years in present position.

Qualifications:

High School or Equielent and above. Good knowledge of English.