Assistant Driller

• Preparing well data sheets, designing and selecting well-head equipment. Drawing up drilling programmes, taking account of desired production flow rates;
• Obtaining relevant data, carrying out engineering analysis on site and recommending necessary actions and writing up reports; monitoring the daily progress of well operations;
• Keeping track of current daily costs, comparing actual costs with expenditure proposals and recommending cost-effective changes; liaising with specialist contractors and suppliers, such as cement companies or suppliers of drilling fluids.
• Monitoring safety and ensuring the good maintenance of the well; adhering to environmental protection standards, in some cases through direct discussion with local governments to ensure compliance with legislative requirements;
• Establishing and administering drilling and service contracts; coordinating and supervising the work of the drilling team;

• Valid  IADC or IWCF Well Control level 3 Certificate
• Combined Surface & Subsea BOP Stack
• Standalone Assistant Driller for Submersible or Drilling Ship unit

Seadrill is a leading deepwater drilling company operating in 15 countries across five continents. We’ve grown from a $300m investment in 2006 to a multi national respected global Drilling Contractor, multiple listed. Our ambition doesn’t stop there. We have big plans for the future – and we want you to be part of them.