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Driller job description

A ready advert for a Driller job in Libya, in Arabic and English. Post it on jobs.ly and edit it to fit your organization.

About the job

We are looking for a driller to operate the rig and lead its crew while drilling, keeping the well under control and the work safe and on programme.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Operate drilling equipment from the driller's cabin, such as the drawworks, mud pumps and rotary system
  • Watch drilling parameters such as weight on bit, pressure and mud volume
  • Spot signs of a kick and shut the well in at once, following well control procedures
  • Lead the rig crew and assign tasks each shift
  • Supervise tripping pipe and running casing
  • Carry out daily equipment checks and BOP tests
  • Record drilling data in the shift report and hand it to the supervisor

Working conditions

  • Rig work on a rotation, such as 28 days on and 28 days off
  • Long day and night shifts
  • Physical outdoor work in heat and noise

Requirements

  • Secondary school certificate or a technical diploma, with a valid IWCF or IADC WellSharp certificate
  • 3 to 6 years of experience in work on oil and gas drilling rigs

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

  • Rig operation
  • IWCF
  • Well control
  • HSE
  • Crew leadership
  • Drilling parameters
  • Tripping pipe
  • BOP equipment

Preferred

  • Previous experience as an assistant driller or derrickman
  • Experience on modern rigs with automated systems
  • A first aid certificate
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Description in Arabic

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