Assistant Driller
Location: International Offshore - Atwood Oceanics
Job Code: 178
Description
For 40 years Atwood Oceanics has provided premium offshore drilling rigs to leading industry clients, as they meet challenging technical demands requiring innovative solutions and safe, efficient drilling in all regions of the world. The company has met those challenges successfully by continuously upgrading their fleet and building new rigs as technology advances. Atwood Oceanics is dedicated to being a leader in safety, health, environmental matters and security, and to providing the industry with outstanding rig and employee performance.
Currently, we are seeking an Assistant Driller to join our International fleet.
Essential Functions
1. Assist driller in operation of all equipment at the Driller's console and on the rig floor in a safe manner and maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free condition on the drill floor and associated area.
2. Assist Driller in supervising the assembly, disassembly, and storage of all blowout prevention equipment required by the well plan and instructed by the Toolpusher or Tourpusher.
3. Assist Driller in monitoring the well condition at all at all times (i.e. depth, mud weight, weight on bit, possible deviation from course, etc.). Interpret and respond to downhole conditions.
4. Review all available well planning documentation available on the rig.
5. Perform all available well planning documentation available on the rig.
6. Perform drilling operations as instructed by the Driller.
7. Assist the Driller to confirm reporting on drill fluid conditions by assigned personnel.
8. Assist the Driller in maintaining accurate record of downhole tool dimensions and identification numbers.
9. Inform the Driller if a deviation from planned operation occurs.
10. Assist the Driller in keeping accurate records of fluid displacement when tubulars are run in/pulled out of hole.
11. Assist the Driller to complete the IADC daily drilling report at the end of each tour.
12. Assist the Driller in holding pre-job meetings with the drilling crew for all non-routine drilling operations.
13. Assist the Driller to secure the well during an emergency or well control situation – assist in the well killing operations.
14. Assist the Driller in the planning, organizing and supervision of rig move operations.
Minimum Education and Skill Requirements
1. High school diploma or equivalent. Work experience and demonstrated ability of oral and written communications may be substituted in lieu of formal education.
2. Valid Well Control and Drilling Technology certificates and other Safety or Training courses. (Regulatory and company required).
3. Knowledge of all technical calculations required for the safe operation of the drilling unit assigned and basic computer skills.
4. Previous drilling experience.
please apply using following links: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA11/ats/careers/apply.jsp?org=ATWOODOCEANICS&cws=1
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