Junior Driller Junior Driller

At Stena Drilling we operate our business with a focus on our core values of Care, Innovation and Performance. With a worldwide operational presence, we are one of the world’s foremost independent drilling contractors.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Driller to join our offshore Team.

Some of the duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Control all Drilling Operations performed during their shift in a safe and efficient manner.
• Responsible for ensuring the Floorman, Derrickman and Assistant Drillers are correctly deployed for ongoing and upcoming operations, and that they are familiar with the equipment in use and its safe operation.
• Execute instructions from the Driller and Toolpusher.
• Ensure the drilling operation is carried out as defined in the approved Operator’s Instructions and Drilling Programme, and the operation is executed in accordance with Stena’s Drilling Operation Manual and RSWM’s.
• Responsible for ensuring the Drilling Crew perform Planned Maintenance on drilling equipment thoroughly and timely, and that it is recorded on the PM sheets.
• Carry out daily checks to include ensuring the choke manifold is properly lined up for the current operation.
• Responsible for ensuring good housekeeping in all the drilling areas.
• Complete sections of Daily Drilling Reports as directed by the Driller/Toolpusher.
• Calculate and record drilling line ton miles where applicable.
• Complete casing check lists.
• Check instructions, programmes and calculations supplied by Operator.
• Maintain an accurate pipe tally.
• Maintain an accurate and complete record of all equipment which enters the well.
• Update the pre-kick sheet.
• Maintain a current kick sheet and update Slow Circulating Rate (SCR) record at least each shift in line with Stena Drilling’s Well Control Procedures.
• Any other duties as required by the Toolpusher/Driller.

Suitable applicants should ideally have:

• Current IWCF Well Control Certificate (Combined)
• Previous experience as Assistant Driller
• Previous experience on similar installation