Location: Azerbaijan, Offshore Rig

A vacancy has arisen externally for a rotational Driller position as part of the Offshore Business Unit and is available for Azerbaijani citizens only.

A Driller who is responsible to the Rig Superintendent for the day-to-day operation on the installation and for the health and safety of his/her crew and any others working under his/her authority.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Supervise all operations taking place on the drill floor and in areas under his/her control, ensuring that such operations are carried out efficiently and in compliance with authorised Operating Procedures and Group Safety Policy.
• Maintain daily drilling records including accurate and effective handovers.
• Observe and monitor well conditions through drilling parameters. In the event of downhole problems, take appropriate action.
• Provide advice and guidance to personnel under his/her authority on all operational matters as required and to supervise specific employees until sufficiently experienced.
• Direct the personnel under his/her authority in the practical steps to ensure that all working places are maintained in a clean, tidy and safe condition and all working practices employed are safe.
• Ensure that health and safety at work and accident prevention are continuously brought to the attention of employees under his/her authority by means of job supervision, instruction and training.
• Ensure all equipment and resources are available to progress operations in the most efficient manner. Plan towards operations such that they can be carried out in a safe and efficient manner and contingency equipment and plans are accounted for.
• Ensure records are kept of all dimensions of equipment run in the hole.
• During tripping, control the speed at which the pipe is being lowered or withdrawn and the breaking out and making up of each section of pipe.
• Supply information for drilling report i.e. mud figures.
• Pressure test well control equipment at appropriate stages during drilling to Client/Platform standards.
• When nippling up or nippling down the B.O.P. stack and/or riser, ensure the safe working practices of the crew.
• Maintain accurate records of tubulars run in the hole including pipe tally, full BHA/completion components and critical fishing dimensions e.g. ID/OD and connections.
• Evaluate all work to be carried out to the requirements of the Permit-to-Work system, initiate Permits-to- Work as necessary and ensure that all safety precautions are taken and work is only carried out as stated in the Permit-to-Work.
• Be responsible for the supervision of personnel engaged in activities in his/her area of responsibility or for which he has been allocated responsibility by his/her supervisor.
• Be responsible for the performance management of the personnel under his/her authority to ensure standards of behaviour and performance expected by the Group.
• Monitor, supervise and coach any Service company or Vendor company representatives that may be involved in the operations on the rig.
• Make pre-kick calculations and ensure that all equipment and procedures for well control are in place at all times.
• Stand-in for alternative work discipline as required.
• Complete any other reasonable tasks as delegated by Line Supervisor.
• Attend onshore or offshore meetings and additional training as required.
• Optimise operational performance, particularly the timely completion of incentivised operations.
• Ensure compliance with the installation’s permit to work system.
• Carry out /supervise and record maintenance, repair or replacement tasks in accordance with Group's Planned Preventative Maintenance system.
• Comply with Company Business Management System.

Key Skills/Qualifications:

• Petroleum engineering or a closely related major.
• Strong mathematical and scientific knowledge.
• Knowledge of all technical calculations required for the safe operation of the drilling unit and control of the well.
• Excellent command of Azerbaijani and English languages, both written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in a supervisory role within drilling operations.
• Cyber experience is preferred.
• Training and Certification requirements for the Driller position.
• Current well control certificate (IWCF).
• Competence in managing Well Control situations.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience as a Driller.
• Valid Banksman/Slinger certificate.
• Valid Offshore Survival Certificate.
• Valid OGUK Medical Certificate.
• Knowledge of geographical/scientific analysis.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Excellent supervisory and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Highly experienced and knowledgeable in their area of expertise.
• Extensive knowledge and enthusiasm for all Company Worldwide Standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to train, coach, mentor others, and facilitate learning among multinational crews.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work alone as well as being part of a team.

Interested?

If you feel you have the skills, experience and approach necessary to perform this role, please apply via the following link.

Application deadline: 17th December 2024

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.