Assistant Driller Job

Location

Rigs

Job Purpose / Objective

Assists the Driller in the operation of drawworks, mud pumps and rotating equipment, and in the supervision of the drilling crew.

Key Accountabilities 1

The Assistant Driller is accountable for his own acts and decisions.

QHSE Responsibilities:

• Conducts operation in a safe manner according to ADC policies and procedures.
• Applies proper rig operating procedures, STOP unsafe practices. Report near misses in real time.
• Plays an active part in QHSE meetings, tool box meetings, QIP (Quality Improvement Projects) Mentoring, Coaching.
• Is proficient in STOP program, and promotes the use of STOP for employees.
• Promotes the QHSE culture for the roustabouts, floormen and derrickman.
• In line with PMS program, maintains the lifting gear register. Ensure its accuracy and exhaustiveness.

Key Accountabilities 2

Drilling Operations

• 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.
• Ensure that the Trip tank is cleaned up after each trip.
• Assist the driller with drilling operations including relieve the driller, while supervised, in drilling ahead making connection, etc.
• Assist during tripping drillpipe including relieve and/or assist Derrickman and relieve the driller, while supervised, in operation of drawworks and other equipment.
• Assist in running and cementing of casing.
• Must be present on the rig floor when handling BHA.
• Assist running and retrieving of riser and BOP stack.
• Assist driller in other drilling operations, prepare BHA and other tubular on deck, record dimensions and list them.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by driller or tool pusher.
• Assist driller for rig move. Check that loads are firmly secured on trucks.

Equipment and System

• Assist in maintenance and repair of drilling equipment including pumps, rotary, swivel, and other drill floor equipment.
• Monitor mud system, and supervise solid control equipment and mud mixing operations.
• Repair or assist in repair of non-drilling equipment as directed by supervisor.
• Locate and dress tools, bits nozzles, roller reamers, casing scrappers, wash pipes.
• Make sure drilling equipment is repaired, cleaned up and stored properly after use.
• Prepare tools and equipment in advance and report missing or damaged equipment.
• Maintain and organize cleanliness of the rig, at all times.
• Prepare daily and weekly check lists.

Key Accountabilities 3

Marine:

• Understand safety precautions for handling heavy mooring and marine equipment on deck.

Technical/Administrative:

• Calculate ton miles on drilling line.
• Record on a daily basis mud pump hours and update as parts are changed.
• Calculate drill string and BHA measurements, submit to driller for verification
• Assist driller in maintaining records, logs. (such as kill sheets, Trip sheets)
• Use technical manuals including cementing tables, hydraulics books, drilling manuals, composite catalogue, manufacture operating manual, etc.
• 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.

Management:

• Assist in supervision of drill crew.
• Assist in training of drill crew.
• Maintain good communication with driller, Rig Superintendent and other departments.
• Provides leadership and motivation to crew, leading by example in terms of energy, QHSE concerns, respect.
• Read, understand QHSE manual, and promote QHSE to his crew.

Relevant Experience

• Must have IWCF certificate Driller’s level.
• 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.
• Must have completed certification program to required level.