Driller

Archer Ltd; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Oiltools Ltd in Louisiana is seeking an experienced Driller to operate and supervise offshore drilling, P&A, well-intervention, and related activities in accordance with the approved well program.

You will lead the rig floor crew, coordinate with the Toolpusher and contractors, maintain safety, records and equipment readiness, and travel offshore on rotation.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in an equivalent Driller or supervisory rig-floor role.
• Drilling contractor experience, preferably including Plug & Abandonment
• Experience supervising or leading drilling, workover, well intervention, cementing and temporary abandonment activities at rig-floor level
• Modular rig experience, snubbing, and/or hydraulic workover units
• Experience with hydraulic systems, diesel engines, pumping systems, rig-floor equipment and basic electronic troubleshooting
• Strong knowledge of cementing operations, including volumes, displacement, mixing and pumping

Responsibilities

• Operate and supervise drilling, P&A, well-intervention activities following the approved well program.
• Lead rig-floor crew and coordinate with Toolpusher, representatives, contractors to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Maintain accurate tour sheets, handover notes, equipment status, and operation records.
• Support mud, fluid, and cementing activities, including pumping equipment, mud checks, and cement mixing.
• Ensure compliance with Permit-to-Work, risk assessments, toolbox talks, and safety procedures.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure PPE use, housekeeping, drills, inspections and audits.
• Travel offshore by boat or helicopter and work rotational schedules as required.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Mentoring skills

Teamwork

Planning & time management

Problem solving

Safety culture

Tools

OPITO Tropical HUET with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System

Swing Rope / Personnel Transfer Training

Fall Protection User & Rescue / Working at Heights

Fire Fighting / Hot Work / Firewatch

Qualified Rigger – API RP 2D

First Aid / CPR / Bloodborne Pathogen Training

H2S Awareness & Respiratory Protection

IADC RigPass – SafeGulf and SafeLand

IADC Well Control – Drilling Operations – Supervisor Level, Surface

IADC Well Control – Workover/Completions – Supervisor Level, Surface

Offshore Medical / Fitness for Duty

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

The Driller is responsible for operating and supervising safe, efficient and compliant drilling, P&A, well-servicing and well-intervention activities in accordance with the approved well program. Duties include oversight of tripping, drilling, milling, BHA handling,tubular handling,rig-up/rig-down, rig moves and operation of drilling or modular rig equipment while maintaining accurate operational records.

The role is responsible for the installation,testing,operation and maintenance of well-control and pressure-control equipment. The Driller maintains wellbore pressures within safe operating limits andensures well-control readiness, equipment certification andmaintenancecompliance are maintained throughout operations.

The Driller leads and coordinates the rig floor crew during daily operations, ensuring work is planned, communicated and executed safely. This includes coordinating closely with the Toolpusher,Company Representative,contractors and support personnel to maintainoperational efficiency, equipment readiness and high-qualityservice delivery.

The role supports mud, fluid and cementing systems by ensuring pumping equipment, fluid handling, mud checks, chemical handling, shale shaker maintenance, cement mixing, and post-cementing clean-up are conducted safely and effectively. The Driller is expected to provide practical operational guidance and maintain awareness of equipment condition and operational risks.

The Driller plans and executeswork in accordance with Permit-to-Work requirements, risk assessments, toolbox talks, Job Safety Analysis, lifting plans andapplicablesafetyprocedures.The role identifies hazards,implements controls andconfirms that personnel understandtheir responsibilities before work begins and ensures risks are reduced to ALARP.

The Driller promotes astrong safety culture by enforcingCompany, customer and regulatory requirements; supporting Permit-to-Work, risk assessments, toolbox talks and safety meetings; ensuring correctPPE use; maintaining good housekeeping; participating in drills, inspections and audits; and reporting incidents, hazards and equipment issues promptly.

The Driller maintains accuratetour sheets, handover notes, equipment status updates,operational reports, maintenance communications and other documentation required to support safe and efficient operations.

The position requires travel offshore via boat or helicopter and for extended periods of time.

Qualifications &Experience

Required US Certifications / Credentials:

Some certifications or credentials may be obtained after hire; however, the ability to obtain and maintain required certifications, credentials, offshore access requirements and customer/site requirements is a condition of employment.

• OPITO Tropical HUET with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System
• Swing Rope / Personnel Transfer Training
• Fall Protection User & Rescue / Working at Heights
• Fire Fighting / Hot Work / Firewatch
• Qualified Rigger – API RP 2D (latest edition)
• First Aid / CPR / Bloodborne Pathogen Training
• H2S Awareness & Respiratory Protection
• IADC RigPass – SafeGulf and SafeLand
• IADC Well Control – Drilling Operations – Supervisor Level, Surface
• IADC Well Control – Workover/Completions – Supervisor Level, Surface
• Offshore Medical / Fitness for Duty
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Experience:

• 2–3 years’ experience in an equivalent Driller or supervisory rig-floor role
• Drilling contractor experience, preferably including Plug & Abandonment
• Experience supervising or leading drilling, workover, well intervention, cementing and temporary abandonment activities at rig-floor level
• Modular rig experience, snubbing, and/or hydraulic workover units
• Experience with hydraulic systems, diesel engines, pumping systems, rig-floor equipment and basic electronic troubleshooting
• Strong knowledge of cementing operations, including volumes, displacement, mixing and pumping

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the role, including standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights, lifting/carrying job-related equipment, wearing required PPE and working in outdoor field conditions, including exposure to extreme heat, cold, wind, rain and other environmental conditions.
• Must be able to travel offshore by boat or helicopter and work rotational schedules or extended offshore assignments as required.
• Subject to applicable company, customer and regulatory requirements, including drug and alcohol testing, safety training, site access requirements and fitness-for-duty standards.

Personal Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, coaching and mentoring skills
• Able to work independently and effectively as part of a team
• Good planning and time-management abilities
• Practical problem-solving skills
• Strong commitment to safety and operational discipline

Equal Employment Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation:

Archer Oiltools Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.