Rig Performance Coach

Doyon, Limited; Alaska; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Doyon, Limited is seeking a Rig Performance Coach to train drillers on NOVOS equipment in Alaska. The role focuses on deep knowledge of NOVOS functions, providing hands-on training, and developing tools to improve operating performance across the drilling crew.

The position requires strong background in rig operations, familiarity with control systems, and a safety-conscious approach to harsh, remote environments typical of Alaska oilfield operations.

Qualifications

• Strong background in drilling rigs and rig operations.
• Strong understanding of rig control systems.
• Understanding how various control systems communicate/interface with each other.
• Exposure to AI, AI auto drillers, or other operating systems/technologies that can bring insight into our operations.
• Proficient with NOVOS.
• NSTC (North Slope Training Certificate)
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Understand all NOVOS system functions.
• Provide oversite and training to drillers on NOVOS system operations.
• Develop NOVOS training tools and deliver to end users.
• Interact with NOV Engineering and Sales department as necessary.
• Teach Assistance Drillers on the daily operations of NOV controls systems using NOVOS.
• Provide advice during drilling operations and assess the competency of the drilling staff while using NOV NOVOS systems.
• Interact and develop well section configurations for NOVOS usage with Company Well Engineers.
• Interact and develop usage and constancy graphs for Company Well Engineers.
• Plan and execute debriefing presentations for Company Well Staff.
• Follow DDI and customer operating and reporting procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Drilling rigs

Rig control systems

System integration

AI awareness

NOVOS

Driver's license

Alaska offshore experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NSTC (North Slope Training Certificate)

Job description

Overview

The Rig Performance Coach will train Drillers on running NOVOS (National Oilwell Varco Operating System) equipment.

Job Summary

The Rig Performance Coach will train Drillers on running NOVOS (National Oilwell Varco Operating System) equipment.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Understand all NOVOS system functions.
• Provide oversite and training to drillers on NOVOS system operations.
• Develop NOVOS training tools and deliver to end users.
• Interact with NOV Engineering and Sales department as necessary.
• Teach Assistance Drillers on the daily operations of NOV controls systems using NOVOS
• Provide advice during drilling operations and assess the competency of the drilling staff while using NOV NOVOS systems.
• Interact and develop well section configurations for NOVOS usage with Company Well Engineers
• Interact and develop usage and constancy graphs for Company Well Engineers
• Plan and execute debriefing presentations for Company Well Staff.
• Follow DDI and customer operating and reporting procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Commitment to Excellence – Identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations.
• Corporate Values – Understand, embraces, and integrates Doyon corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
• Customer Service – Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent service to internal and external clients.
• Safety and Security – Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers.
• Teamwork – Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization.

Job Specific Competencies

• Adaptability – Adapts to changing conditions and work assignments, sets priorities and manages multiple assignments, and tasks.
• Attention to Detail – Ensures one's own and other's work and information are complete and accurate.
• Communication Skills – Listens, writes, and speaks effectively, and positively relates and interacts with co-workers, customers and others.
• Dependability – Consistently adheres to operational standards, ensures smooth operations and positive customer experiences, builds a productive workplace, is reliable, and improves team morale
• Self-motivated – Requires little to no supervision, works well both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong background in drilling rigs and rig operations
• Strong understanding of rig control systems.
• Understanding how various control systems communicate/interface with each other
• Exposure to AI, AI auto drillers, or other operating systems/technologies that can bring insight into our operations.
• Proficient with NOVOS
• NSTC (North Slope Training Certificate)
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Alaska on/off shore experience

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme weather conditions both on and off shore. Temperatures reach as low as 50 degrees below zero during the winter months. Employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places, extreme heat and high noise levels. Employee will be required to work at various heights on the rig. Employee will work in an environment where there is risk that they will be exposed to toxic, caustic and/or hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles. Workers are required to wear personal protective equipment while on the job.

Physical Demands

An individual will be required to work the majority of hours in a remote industrial environment, and will need to be able to quickly respond to a change in work demands. Occasional lifting up to (1-50 lbs.) is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reasonable Accommodation

It is Doyon Drilling’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Preference Statement

Doyon grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.