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The energy transition requires people with entrepreneurial spirit and innovative sustainable solutions. With 50 years of industry experience, Odfjell Technology is a leader in developing technological solutions for tomorrow. Our people work to overcome today’s challenges and realise the opportunities ahead, whilst delivering safe and efficient products and services for our clients.
We have an exciting opportunity for Assistant Drillers with previous experience of working with MH Wirth (HMH) drilling equipment package to join our Harding platform drilling operations working on a 3/3 rotation.
Role Summary:
The Assistant Driller operates and monitors all drilling systems and equipment under the supervision of the Driller or Toolpusher, supervises all drill crew work activities, and manages appropriate drilling documentation for the process of drilling oil and gas wells from an offshore Platform to the satisfaction of the client, Company management, and within compliance of applicable regulations. The Assistant Driller will demonstrate safe working practices in line with Company policies, procedures, training and legal requirements. Personnel will ensure their own safety at all times and will assist in ensuring the safety of others by participating fully in the Company Safety Management System.
Responsibilities:
- Reviews with the Driller and Toolpusher various aspects of the well program and its requirements.
- Inspects drilling rig and reports all faults to the Driller and Toolpusher.
- Assists and supervises all drill crew members in performing maintenance and equipment safety checks on the drilling system as needed.
- Relieve the Driller as necessary in supervising all work carried out on the drilling rig and platform, ensuring that such work is carried out efficiently and in compliance with authorised operating procedures and Group Safety Policy.
- Ensure accurate and complete handovers and assist in maintaining daily drilling records.
- Direct the personnel under their 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.
- Responsible for measuring and recording all bottom hole assembly (BHA) components, and any other downhole tools or equipment.
- Checks valve line-up and status on all drilling related manifolds at the start of each shift. (standpipe, choke and cement manifolds, Koomey Unit and BOP’s).
- 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.
- Attend onshore or offshore meetings and additional training, as required.
- Complete any other reasonable tasks as delegated by Line Supervisor.
- Become competent in their particular discipline.
- Work towards achieving Drillers competency.
- Coach Derrickmen and Roughnecks to assist them with their competency.
- Attend safety meetings, emergency and lifesaving drills as required.
- Attend and contribute to TBT/TRIC’s and ensure full understanding of the planned operation and your responsibilities.
- In the event of an incident/accident, ensure all steps are taken to make the area secure for investigation and inform the Senior Odfjell Representative immediately.
- Properly use and care for personal protective equipment.
- Bring to the immediate notice of their supervisor, any potential hazards to safety, health, plant and equipment, which come to their attention in the course of their work.
- Carry out planned safety inspections when required.
- Make use of Safety Observation System e.g. LOFEO/STOP, and take immediate action to contain, eliminate or guard against actual and potential hazards to safety, health, plant and equipment which come to their attention in the course of their work.
- Monitors all pertinent drilling instruments while on the brake. Monitors various drilling instruments to ascertain bottom hole conditions once the bit is on bottom and drilling, along with drill stem and well bore performance while on the brake.
- Operates the hoisting equipment, rotary table and supervises drill crew while making connections, tripping, testing, etc., until the well is completed to the satisfaction of the client and Company management.
- The Assistant Driller must have an understanding of well control procedures, i.e., detecting, control and recovery.
- Responsible for conducting competence assessments in conjunction with the Odfjell Technology Competence Assurance Management System (CAMS).
- Responsible for completing drilling logs and paperwork as required.
Qualifications and/or Experience:
- The Company primarily promotes experienced Derrickmen to this position, who have completed a Derrickman’s competency level. New hires will preferably possess current experience as an Assistant Driller Successfully demonstrates physical ability to perform essential job functions.
- Must be able to perform job functions safely.
- Must be able to comply with Company rules.
- Must hold an IWCF well control Level 3/4 certificate.
- Previous experience of working with MH Wirth (HMH) drilling equipment package.
Why you should join our team
The Odfjell group recognises that the shift to renewable energy requires a new way of thinking. By leveraging diverse, cross-functional teams we drive innovation, sustainability, and technological improvements across the business. Our people are at the heart of what we do to drive change as we continue to shape and grow the business.
We strive to create a satisfying and motivating workplace for our employees and an arena for sharing experiences with a focus on ongoing learning and development. Our employees report high levels of empowerment, open dialogue, and trust.
We believe that diversity and inclusion are pre-conditions to succeed in a global marketplace. We believe our company values should be reflected in the everyday behaviour of our leaders and employees alike.
We offer:
- Learning and development support
- Collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment
- Part of a global company with opportunities for growth and development within the Drilling or Well Services organisation
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Personal accident insurance
- Company sick pay
- Group personal pension scheme
We live our core values – creative, competent, result oriented, committed – while always being safety conscious.