Assistant Driller at Pacific International Drilling

Job Description

The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling’s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited.

Position Summary:

Assist the Driller in the planning and execution of all drilling operations for the main or auxiliary well centers. He/she is responsible for operating all drilling, hoisting and mud circulating equipment, following directions from the well program in accordance with Pacific Drilling policies and procedures, in a safe and efficient manner.

Position Scope:

The Assistant Driller will be assigned to work in any area onboard where activities pertaining to drilling operations are being conducted.

 Qualifications and Experience:

• Three years offshore experience including time on a floating rig (preferably drillship).
• Knowledge of all technical calculations required for the safe operation of the drilling unit and control of the well.
• NOV 6th generation cyber chair experience.
• Senior School certificate (SSCE)/ West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)/ GCE O/L, OND in Nigeria is equivalent of 2 years associate degree in U.S., while HND or BSc is for 4 years (with at least 120 credits/units)
• Nigerian In Country – resident
• Fluent English communication skills (both oral and written)

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Act as a Safety Leader ensuring the ongoing identification of hazards and the implementation of controls to manage the associated risks with a special focus on Well Control, Permit to Work and Isolation procedures. 
• Actively participate in holding daily pre-tour meeting and pre-job meetings as often as required by the operations. When a deviation from the planned operations is necessary, stop the work, regroup and obtain approval prior to plan and implement the deviation. 
• Ensure that operations are planned, organized, supervised and executed in accordance with well programs, rig move plans, Pacific Drilling requirements and contractual obligations. 
• Perform the Drilling Department’s daily checks, i.e. manifold line-ups, tubular tallies, QHSE checks (including DROPS surveys), etc. 
• Assist Service Partners. 
• Organise and Supervise the drilling crew
• Provide mentoring, appraisal and feedback to direct reports.
• Operate the pipe handling equipment for both main well and offline activities. 
• Assist and relieve the Driller during drilling operations. 
• Maintain records of tubular and tool dimensions in the hole.
• Maintain records of drilling line ton miles and assist Driller with slip and Cut operations.
• Maintain an organized drilling equipment store and records of tubular, subs and fishing tools inventory. 
• Ensure the solid control equipment and mud mixing operations are being monitored constantly and keep accurate records of fluid displacement when running tubular in or out of the hole. 
• Demonstrate leadership support for Pacific Drilling’s Competence Management Program and implement all program requirements to ensure direct reports have the necessary competencies, training and skills to perform their job. 
• Assist in the planning and conducting of well control drills and ensure Well Control emergency procedures and responses are fully implemented and crew competencies/tickets valid and current. 

Education

• High School Diploma/GED