Job Description
Company: Chugach Professional Oilfield Services Position: Driller Experience: 5+ Years Minimum Education: High School / Secondary Location: North Slope, AK / Kenai Peninsula, AK POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for operating and supervising drilling equipment in accordance with the well program and company safety procedures. Monitors well conditions, interprets downhole data, and responds to operational changes while ensuring safe and efficient drilling performance. Oversees drilling and well intervention activities including tubular handling, casing, coring, fishing, and well control operations. Maintains accurate operational records and reports, coordinates crew activities, conducts safety briefings, and ensures equipment maintenance is performed under preventive maintenance systems. Assists in planning and executing rig moves and supports overall drilling operations to ensure compliance, safety, and efficiency.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Operate drilling equipment as instructed in the well program in a manner that complies with Company policies and procedures.
- Operate all equipment at the Driller's console in a safe manner; maintain a clean, tidy and hazard- free condition on the drill floor and associated area
- Monitor the well condition at all times (i.e. depth, mud weight, weight on bit.).
- Recognize, interpret and respond to down hole conditions.
- Perform drilling- related operations such as directional drilling, working stuck pipe, running and cementing casing strings, coring, fishing, and assisting in wireline logging, well testing, and other special operations.
- Supervise and direct operations in the picking up or laying down of tubular and all drilling-related equipment.
- Maintain accurate record of tubular and tool dimensions (i.e. internal and external diameter, fish neck, and serial numbers) Ensure that the solid control equipment and mud mixing operations are being monitored constantly.
- Inform Toolpusher/Senior Toolpusher and Client Representative if a deviation from planned operation occurs.
- Keep accurate records of fluid displacement when tubulars are run in/pulled out of well.
- Complete the IADC daily drilling report (GMS) at the end of each tour.
- Hold pre-tour meeting with the drilling crew for all drilling operations.
- Secure the well during an emergency or well control situation; assist in the well-killing operations.
- Supervise the lubrication and maintenance of all drilling and associated equipment and ensure it is carried out in accordance with the Preventive Maintenance System (RMS).
- Maintain equipment files, drilling logs and records; perform all technical calculations required to carry out drilling operations Assist during the running and retrieving of marine risers and BOP stack.
- Assist in the planning, organization and supervision of rig move operations.
REQUIREMENTS: - High School graduate or GED.
- Requires a minimum of 5 years in the drilling industry.
- Must possess current well control certification, 1st Aid, CPR and Forklift/Manlift certificates.
- Ability to read, write and speak English to be able to understand verbal and written instructions as well as give them.
- Ability to use simple math to make job related calculations.
- Knowledge of top drive design and function.
- Able to work in high places for extended periods of time.
- Ability to climb derrick structures with required PPE, climb tall flights of stairs, work out of a riding harness for lengthy periods of time and lift 50 lbs.
- Must pass pre-employment UA.
HSE and CORE COMPETENCIES: - Commitment to Excellence - Identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations.
- Corporate Values- Understand, embraces, and integrates corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
- Customer Service - Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent service to internal and external clients.
- Safety and Security - Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers.
- Teamwork - Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES - Adaptability- Adapts to changing conditions and work assignments, sets priorities and manages multiple assignments, and tasks.
- Attention to Detail- Ensures one's own and other's work and information are complete and accurate.
- Communication Skills- Listens, writes, and speaks effectively, and positively relates and interacts with co-workers, customers and others.
- Dependability- Consistently adheres to operational standards, ensures smooth operations and positive customer experiences, builds a productive workplace, is reliable, and improves team morale
- Self-motivated- Requires little to no supervision, works well both independently and as part of a team.
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