Assistant Driller - North Sea Jack-Up

As a smaller drilling contractor we have a thirst for growth and are continually looking for ways to exceed the expectations of our customer's and clients. We have just agreed a new contract which will see one of our harsh environment Jack-Up rigs working in theNorth Seasector. We are looking for an Assistant Driller to join this team on a 3/3 rotational basis.

Operating jack-ups, semi-submersibles and drillships both in Europe andAsiayou will be joining a company who can offer you a solid career future and the opportunity to work with other highly talented and dedicated people.

* You MUST be working at AD level on a similar rig.
* You will have a sound technical knowledge of all appropriate processes and operations, and have proven experience with the equipment and tools.
* Offshore certificates must be valid and up to date, and you will be required to pass a pre-placement physical examination.
* Your knowledge of well control should be comprehensive.
* Your communication skills must be excellent, as you will be required to assist and mentor the drill crew, whilst maintaining contact with the driller and other senior personnel.
* Health, safety and environment will be at the forefront of all your actions.

We are offering an annual salary of around £71,000, and will also reward your commitment to the company through a retention bonus scheme. On top of this you can expect a monthly travel allowance, private healthcare, dental insurance and life assurance.

DUTIES AND TASKS:

* Health and Safety

* You have the authority to call TIME OUT if you feel the safety of any person is threatened.
* You will be responsible in eliminating risks and reporting potential hazards to senior supervisors

* Rig Start

* Assisting in jacking operations, preloading and equipment maintenance and safety checks
* Participating in pre-spud meetings with all crew members and understand the well program
* Installing the BOP and connecting hydraulic lines to the appropriate functions
* Positioning the derrick, making up the bottom hole assembly, nippling up the annular preventer and diverter, spudding the hole and all other relevant tasks

* Drilling Operations

* Coordinating pressure testing of BOB stack
* Operating hoisting equipment and rotary table and supervising the drill crew in drill stem operations, making connections and tripping.
* Monitoring instruments to ascertain bottom hole conditions, the drill stem and well bore performance, and completing all required drilling logs and paperwork
* Aware and ready to follow well control procedures, with the ability to recognise indications of kick or blowout before it develops
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