Assistant Driller

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

Perform all duties safely and professionally in accordance with company and HSE standards, ensuring completion of daily inspections and records.
Assist the Driller in all drilling operations, including drilling ahead, making connections, tripping pipe, and running and cementing casing.
Operate and supervise drilling equipment such as drawworks and other rig floor systems when required and under supervision.
Prepare BHA, trip sheets, and rig floor equipment for drilling, tripping, and casing operations.
Supervise and coordinate rig crew activities, including organizing work for special projects and ensuring effective shift handovers.
Monitor mud systems and oversee solids control and mud mixing operations to ensure efficiency and well control integrity.
Support maintenance and repair of drilling and non-drilling equipment, ensuring preventive maintenance programs are followed.
Assist in training and development of rig crew, ensuring clear communication of company procedures, HSE requirements, and operational instructions.
Conduct Toolbox Talks, safety meetings, and ensure all tasks are performed safely to protect personnel and equipment.
Maintain accurate operational records, logs, and reports, including drilling data and equipment performance.
Apply technical calculations such as ton-miles, drill string/BHA measurements, and preparation of kill sheets, demonstrating well control awareness.
Ensure compliance with company management systems (QMS, HSE) and timely completion of required communications and training.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support safe, efficient, and continuous drilling operations.

Minimum Requirements:

General education diploma with 6 years of experience.
Valid IWCF Level (4).