JOB OBJECTIVE:

To complete successful Onshore oil and/or gas wells within production targets, costs and to the satisfaction of the client, company management and within compliance of applicable regulations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Always conducts all works activities in a safe and environmentally responsible manner by not taking on any task(s) that are perceived to be unsafe.
• Manages and directs the daily activities of the on-tour drilling department and other key department heads in accordance with client goals and within Company guidelines/policy.

• Notify rig move contractor by email for tentative date & time of rig release to ensure adequate planning for rig release.
• Ensure that necessary rig move permit & PTW has been obtained prior to rig move.

• Visit and assess new location well in advance to identify deficiency of new location & report to Rig Manager
• Perform procedures for circulating kick out in accordance with the wait and weight or driller’s method or concurrent procedures.

• Ensure that adequate levels of inventory for the drilling system equipment are maintained, accurately inventoried, and preserved.
• Monitor day to day operating cost & maintain the operating cost to be within the planned budget.
• Maintain appropriate well control certification and operate the drilling unit in accordance with safe well control practices to ensure compliance with GDI drilling standards, local regulatory requirements, and interactional standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate with relevant technical qualifications related to drilling. College degree or diploma is preferable.
• Valid I.W.C.F. certificate (SUPERVISOR LEVEL FOR SURFACE BOP STACK)
• Applicable short training courses: Well Kick Control, Fire Fighting and Survival H2S, ALERT, Accident Prevention, BOP, Well Control and Prevention.

Minimum Experience:

• 8 years rig experience at least 3 years as a driller.