| Employer: |
Rowan Companies, Inc.
Updated: May 1 2012
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| Desired Expertise: |
Driller, offshore drilling experience |
| Experience: |
2+ years |
| Minimum Education: |
High School/Secondary |
| Location: |
Gulf of Mexico or International, TX, US |
| Job Status: |
Active / Open
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Job Description:
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Summary:
The Driller is responsible for operating the top drive, kelly, rotary table, drawworks, mud circulating systems, and B.O.P. equipment. This position is also responsible for supervising the drillcrew and providing leadership in respect to Rowan personnel.
Essential Duties and Responsibilites:
• Drill conductor hole, surface hole, intermediate hole and final phase as per the customer's drilling or well program
• Function and pressure test BOP's as per program
• Operate and / or direct operation of drawworks and other equipment and tools on the drill floor
• Confirm measurements of casing and total depth with Rig Superintendent
• Coordinate running and testing of casing, wellhead equipment and BOP stack with Rig Superintendent and Customer Representative
• Assist in taking special deviation surveys for directional driller
• Assist in well testing as directed by the Customer Representative and Rig Superintendent
• Direct BOP drills while using good drilling and well control practices
• Kill well and maintain pump strokes during kill operation as directed by the Customer Representative and Rig Superintendent
• Secure well in emergency situation
• Assist Rig Superintendent to secure rig for rig move
• Maintain communication with control room as necessary
• Designate crew to sound tanks as directed during non-drilling operations or in case of emergency
• Make up part of emergency crew performing duties as required by station bill or as otherwise directed
• Manage periodic inspection and lubrication of topdrive, drawworks, rotary, swivels and other associated drilling equipment
• Maintain and complete IADC drilling report
• Maintain drilling logs and records
• Maintain derrick or mast and associated equipment
• Manage operation and service of standpipe manifold and drilling fluid system equipment
• Manage maintenance of drilling fluids and coordinate with Mud Engineer
• Plan work for drill crew and ensure appropriate tools are ready for use
• Supervise compliance with safety policies and procedures and ensure good housekeeping practices, including directing
safety meetings and completion of JRAs
• Communicate effectively, actively listen
• Provide assistance to other departments during non-drilling operations
• Train and evaluate direct reports
• Reinforce safety regulations to ensure safe work practices of the rig
• Perform various well calculations
• Interpret and respond to downhole conditions
• Demonstrate knowledge of Well Control Procedures
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position supervises the Assistant Driller and the Drillcrew
Qualifications/Prerequisites:
• Adequate demonstration of competence to a supervisor through work experience and the ability to competently and safely perform the tasks requested of a Driller.
• The individual should have demonstrated an ability to work independently, under general supervision and an ability to exercise leadership.
• Individual must have demonstrated safety and supervisory skills as well as mechanical aptitude and technical ability.
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Applicant Requirements:
In order to apply for this position, applicants MUST meet the following criteria. If your resume
does not match these criteria, you will not be able to apply for this position.
Location: North America
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