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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 Drillers with previous Plug and Abandonment campaign experience and preferably with MH Wirth drilling equipment to join our Harding platform drilling operations working on a 3/3 rotation.
Role Summary:
The Driller ensures that the well operations are carried out safely and efficiently and in accordance to the operation plan, procedures and good industry practices. The Driller has overall responsibility for all rig floor operations and ensures that there is established communication channels with the rig mudloggers. The Driller will immediately report any defective rig floor equipment. Ensure that all employees under their authority have sufficient information and knowledge to carry out their job without endangering any persons, plant or equipment and are adequately trained and experienced for a particular task before they are instructed to carry it out.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the performance of drilling operations in accordance with procedures and guidelines laid down by the Toolpusher and Drilling Supervisor.
- Become familiar with the new well programme. Discuss any concerns with the programme.
- Responsible for ensuring that work is supervised and takes account of the safety of the crew, and for proper and regulatory work performance.
- Conduct internal assessments (where applicable) to company standards and procedures on activities within your area of competence.
- Ensure that information/safety meetings with the crew take place daily, and shall provide guidance and information about ongoing and future work operations and procedures.
- Planning next step in operation to ensure a safe and efficient plan.
- Ensure that procedures are followed.
- Organise all operational and QHSE activities in the Drilling Areas.
- Ensure that all Drilling work areas are kept in a clean and safe condition to work in.
- Operate drilling equipment in a safe and controlled manner to avoid creating risk to personnel and or equipment.
- Organise “on the job training” for Assistant Driller/Drill Crew.
- Keep an accurate written log of the drilling activities on the shift and report this on the Odfjell Technology Rig Manager system.
- Have a detailed log of all drilling components in the hole at any time.
- Ensure that nothing can enter or fall into the hole at any time.
- Has a duty to keep informed about all details concerning well checks and well control issues.
- Shall have full control of the well and be prepared to secure the well at any time during operations.
- Ensure that containment of the wellbore is possible at all times and a kick sheet is updated daily, or in accordance to the well geometry.
- Ensure that the governing well control procedures are adopted, practiced and understood.
- Ensure that all well control equipment is maintained and kept in good working condition. (PVTs/Flow meters/Alarms etc.) and ensure that these are set up and checked in accordance with company procedures.
- Run regular Kick/Well control drills with the crew in accordance with Odfjell and Client procedures/guidelines and record all as per company procedures.
- 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.
- 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 in a manner that maintains primary well control.
- Pressure test well control equipment at appropriate stages during drilling to Client/Platform standards. Record and store test results.
- Ensure that all accidents, unsafe practices or conditions observed by the persons under their authority are reported promptly to the Senior Toolpusher / representative on board for company.
- Monitor personnel under their supervision in their approach towards safety and provide proactive coaching whenever necessary.
- Carry out competence assessment in respect of departmental staff, performance evaluations and identify long-term career potential etc.
- Recognise unsafe behaviours and conditions and safely STOP operations so as to prevent incident or accidents.
Qualifications and/or Experience:
- The Company primarily promotes experienced Assistant Drillers to this position, who have completed an Assistant Drillers competency level. New hires will preferably possess current experience as a Driller.
- Successfully demonstrate physical ability to perform essential job functions.
- Must successfully pass Company medical examination and pre-employment drug screening.
- Must be able to perform job functions safely.
- Must be able to comply with Company rules.
- Must successfully satisfy all applicable international regulatory body and client training certification and/or marine license/document requirements.
- Must hold an IWCF well control certificate.
- Have an in depth knowledge of all drilling equipment (preferably MH Wirth) and associated equipment and be able to operate drilling equipment in a safe manner.
- Be familiar with valid well control procedures/guidelines.
- Be able to understand the well programmes and plans provided.
- Be trained in planning and coordinating of the drilling operation and in administration of the drill crew.
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.