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Assistant Driller Job (DHAHRAN, SA, 31942) @ Arabian Drilling

DHAHRAN, SA, 31942OnsiteFull-time
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<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Location</b></H2> </div><div><p>Rigs</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Job Purpose / Objective</b></H2> </div><div><p>Assists the Driller in the operation of drawworks, mud pumps and rotating equipment, and in the supervision of the drilling crew.</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Key Accountabilities 1</b></H2> </div><div><p>The Assistant Driller is accountable for his own acts and decisions.</p> <p><b>QHSE Responsibilities: </b></p> <ul> <li>Conducts operation in a safe manner according to ADC policies and procedures.</li> <li>Applies proper rig operating procedures, STOP unsafe practices. Report near misses in real time. </li> <li>Plays an active part in QHSE meetings, tool box meetings, QIP (Quality Improvement Projects) Mentoring, Coaching.</li> <li>Is proficient in STOP program, and promotes the use of STOP for employees.</li> <li>Promotes the QHSE culture for the roustabouts, floormen and derrickman.</li> <li>In line with PMS program, maintains the lifting gear register. Ensure its accuracy and exhaustiveness.</li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Key Accountabilities 2</b></H2> </div><div><p><b>Drilling Operations</b></p> <ul> <li>Check proper line up of BOP and well control equipment at the beginning of his Tour: Accumulator pressures, BOP valves and choke manifold setup, degasser, FOSV (Full Opening Safety Valve) Gray valve and associated crossovers available on the rig floor.</li> <li>Ensure that the Trip tank is cleaned up after each trip.</li> <li>Assist the driller with drilling operations including relieve the driller, while supervised, in drilling ahead making connection, etc.</li> <li>Assist during tripping drillpipe including relieve and/or assist Derrickman and relieve the driller, while supervised, in operation of drawworks and other equipment.</li> <li>Assist in running and cementing of casing.</li> <li>Must be present on the rig floor when handling BHA.</li> <li>Assist running and retrieving of riser and BOP stack.</li> <li>Assist driller in other drilling operations, prepare BHA and other tubular on deck, record dimensions and list them.</li> <li>Perform any other duties as assigned by driller or tool pusher. </li> <li>Assist driller for rig move. Check that loads are firmly secured on trucks.</li> </ul> <p><b>Equipment and System</b></p> <ul> <li>Assist in maintenance and repair of drilling equipment including pumps, rotary, swivel, and other drill floor equipment.</li> <li>Monitor mud system, and supervise solid control equipment and mud mixing operations.</li> <li>Repair or assist in repair of non-drilling equipment as directed by supervisor.</li> <li>Locate and dress tools, bits nozzles, roller reamers, casing scrappers, wash pipes.</li> <li>Make sure drilling equipment is repaired, cleaned up and stored properly after use.</li> <li>Prepare tools and equipment in advance and report missing or damaged equipment.</li> <li>Maintain and organize cleanliness of the rig, at all times.</li> <li>Prepare daily and weekly check lists.</li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Key Accountabilities 3</b></H2> </div><div><p><b>Marine:</b></p> <ul> <li>Understand safety precautions for handling heavy mooring and marine equipment on deck.</li> </ul> <p><b>Technical/Administrative:</b></p> <ul> <li>Calculate ton miles on drilling line.</li> <li>Record on a daily basis mud pump hours and update as parts are changed. </li> <li>Calculate drill string and BHA measurements, submit to driller for verification</li> <li>Assist driller in maintaining records, logs. (such as kill sheets, Trip sheets)</li> <li>Use technical manuals including cementing tables, hydraulics books, drilling manuals, composite catalogue, manufacture operating manual, etc. </li> <li>Read and interpret various types of gauges, meters, and instruments such as torque meter, weight indicator, pressure gauges, and various chart recorders, ID3, E-Driller.</li> </ul> <p><b>Management:</b></p> <ul> <li>Assist in supervision of drill crew.</li> <li>Assist in training of drill crew.</li> <li>Maintain good communication with driller, Rig Superintendent and other departments.</li> <li>Provides leadership and motivation to crew, leading by example in terms of energy, QHSE concerns, respect.</li> <li>Read, understand QHSE manual, and promote QHSE to his crew.</li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Relevant Experience</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Must have IWCF certificate Driller’s level.</li> <li>Must have prior experience on similar type rig of at least a year as a Derrickman or assistant Driller or have drilled on a large oilfield drilling rig.</li> <li>Must have completed certification program to required level. </li> </ul> </div></div></div>

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