Job Details
Directional Driller
Bangkok - Thailand
Directional Driller
Mission
The Driller is responsible for operations of the drill floor including draw works, mud circulating system, rotary system and blowout preventer (BOP) equipment.
Responsibilities
- Participate in pre-tour and toolbox meetings with the drilling crew.
- Communicate and comply with safe working practices on the drill floor. Keep drill floor and tools clean and organized. Maintain equipment in good and safe working order and report deviations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of well control procedures and BOP equipment and procedures. Assist with equipment tests.
- Perform preventative and planned maintenance on drilling equipment. Assist with repairs.
- Oversee maintenance of the derrick and associated equipment.
- Oversee operation and service of drilling fluid system equipment.
- Maintain equipment files, drilling logs and records.
- Direct and assist as needed in drilling operations. Perform technical calculations required to carry out drilling operations.
- Interpret and respond to down hole conditions. Recognize basic warning signs of kick and act accordingly as a first barrier of well control.
- Locate information and data required to conduct operations.
- Read and interpret gauges, meters and instruments.
- Plan work for the drill crew.
- Advise supervisor of current or changing conditions.
- Advise supervisor of requests and instructions from the operator.
- Coordinate operations activities with other departments.
- Train and evaluate the drilling crew. Set yearly objectives and follow up in quarterly reviews.
Experience & Exposures:
- 8-10 years of field experience
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