Driller I: Rig Floor Operator & Safety Lead

Nabors in; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors Drilling Company in North Dakota seeks a Driller I to ensure safe and efficient drilling operations on the rig floor, around BOP, and during rig up/down procedures, under the supervision of the Rig Manager. The role focuses on meeting safety, production, and budget goals for Nabors and contracting partners.

The ideal candidate has rig experience (Floorhand/Motorhand/Derrickhand) or at least one year as a Driller elsewhere, strong knowledge of rig crew roles, and the ability to follow

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential functions of this position with or without reasonable Accommodations.
• Previous rig experience as a Floorhand, Motorhand and/or Derrickhand or 1 year as a Driller elsewhere.
• Strong knowledge of Floorhand, Motorhand and Derrickhand positions.
• Ability to wear respiratory protective devices.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the rig.
• High school diploma, certificate or equivalent AC and/or SCR Rig experience.
• Completion of Certified Supervisory Well Control course that is unexpired.
• Experience using computer and multiple screens to monitor drilling activities.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate potential problems, pre plan and implement corrective action in a timely manner thereby helping to ensure outcomes reach company goals for the drilling operations.
• Work with the Rig Manager to assist with post analysis reviews of critical actions and implement ongoing best practice activities for future operations.
• Ensuring the safety of the drill crew and all support personnel working in and about the drill floor.
• Oversee proper rig up and rig down, continual preventive maintenance and repair of the equipment used in the drilling operations along with ensuring continual cleaning and housekeeping in and about the drill floor.
• Ensure drilling operations follow established plan.
• Substitute for a Floorhand in the absence of a trained Floorhand and train employees to meet career goals and company needs.
• Monitor progress of drilling operation, determine when bits need to be changed while operating pumps, rotary table, draw-works and drill pipe.
• Operate rig controls while monitoring pumps, weight indicators, and other equipment.
• Know drilling rig equipment capacity and functionality (Canrig Top Drives, accumulator units, draw works).
• Adjust mud pumps to maintain proper circulation rate.
• Perform basic math functions.

Skills

Safety awareness

Basic math

Teamwork

Rig experience

Education

High school diploma

Certified Supervisory Well Control course (unexpired)

Tools

Canrig Top Drives

Accumulator units

Draw works

Job description

Nabors Drilling Company in North Dakota seeks a Driller I to ensure safe and efficient drilling operations on the rig floor, around BOP, and during rig up/down procedures, under the supervision of the Rig Manager. The role focuses on meeting safety, production, and budget goals for Nabors and contracting partners.

The ideal candidate has rig experience (Floorhand/Motorhand/Derrickhand) or at least one year as a Driller elsewhere, strong knowledge of rig crew roles, and the ability to follow