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Offshore Assistant Driller
Employer:
Rowan Companies, Inc.
Updated: Jan 31 2012
Desired Expertise: Driller, drilling experience, offshore experience, heavy lifting
Experience: 2+ years
Minimum Education: High School/Secondary
Location: Gulf of Mexico, USA or International
Job Status: Closed - No longer accepting applications
Job Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Assist and relieve the Driller as directed by the Driller and/or Rig Superintendent
    • Organize and supervise the drilling crews for all operations as directed by the Driller
    • Operate draw works and other equipment and tools on the drill floor as directed by the Driller or Rig Superintendent
    • Confirm measurements of casing and total depth with Driller and Rig Superintendent
    • Coordinate running and testing of casing, wellhead equipment and BOP stack with Driller, Rig Superintendent and Customer  Representative
    • Assist in taking special deviation surveys for directional driller
    • Assist in well testing as directed by the Customer Representative, Driller and Rig Superintendent
    • Assist in directing BOP drills while using good drilling and well control practices
    • Secure well in emergency situation in coordination with the Driller, Rig Superintendent and Customer Representative
    • Assist securing rig for a rig move
    • Maintain communication with control room as necessary
    • Make up part of emergency crew performing duties as required by station bill or as otherwise directed
    • Assist in managing periodic inspection and lubrication of topdrive, drawworks, rotary, swivels and other associated drilling equipment
    • Maintain and complete IADC drilling report as directed by the Driller and/or Rig Supt
    • Maintain drilling logs and records as directed by the Driller and/or Rig Supt
    • Assist in the maintenance of the derrick or mast and associated equipment
    • Manage maintenance of drilling fluids and coordinate with Mud Engineer as directed by the Customer Representative, Driller and/or Rig Supt
    • Plan work for drill crew as directed by the Driller and ensure appropriate tools are ready for use
    • Supervise compliance with safety policies and procedures and ensure good housekeeping practices, including assisting in safety meetings and completion of JRAs
    • Communicate effectively, actively listen
    • Provide assistance to other departments during non-drilling operations
    • Assist Driller in training drillcrew
    • Reinforce safety regulations to ensure safe work practices of the rig
    • Perform various well calculations
    • Interpret and respond to downhole conditions as directed
    • Demonstrate knowledge of Well Control Procedures
    • Direct and / or assist in other operations

This Position Is Closed to New Applicants

This position is no longer open for new applications. Either the position has expired or was removed because it was filled. However, there are thousands of other great jobs to be found on Rigzone.

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