Driller

Job Description

The Driller is responsible for monitoring well conditions and drilling parameters.  The Driller operates and monitors the essential systems of the drilling rig including: the hoisting, well control, and mud and power systems.  The driller is responsible for the supervision of the rig crew, ensuring that they work safely and effectively.  Additional responsibilities include delegating tasks to Derrickhand, Motorhand, and Floorhands based on drilling activities.  The Driller must be able to communicate with a variety of employees and third parties including Customer representatives and Directional Driller.

Detailed Description:

Stand or sit at the Driller’s console for up to 12 hours with minimal ability to leave the Driller’s cabin
Occasionally climb steep stairs and walk on steel grating and decking, which may be slick. Additionally, the Driller will be walking on boards, gravel, dirt, mud, ice, and snow.
Manually operate equipment at Driller’s console, which consists of touchscreens, buttons, keyboard, joystick, and levers
Clear vision to judge near and far distances to maintain awareness of, watch, and report ongoing work activities to coworkers and third parties
Utilize proper hand signals when working from the cabin to communicate with other rig employees
Accurate recall over short and long-term memory
Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to operate drilling equipment, be aware of other workers’ location in relation to drilling activities, and safely move around work environment with many moving objects
Stay continuously alert and focused up to12.5 hours while independently performing repetitive and routine activities and be able to remain calm and continue working in the event of a problem situation
Make sound and quick decisions in a changing and hazardous environment
Work in a heavy industrial environment which includes working around constantly moving overhead machinery, being in close proximity to loud equipment and handling potentially hazardous chemicals
Demonstrate clear communication skills including ability to read, write and speak English as well as understand and promptly follow verbal and written instructions in English
Take initiative and work independently during downtime
Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all designated times which could include but is not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, coveralls, work gloves, respirator, and hearing protection
Oversee all drilling activities and monitor rig employees and third parties that are working on, entering or exiting rig floor
Performs the following functions from the Driller console: raising and lowering the drill stem; lowering casing into the well; making connections on the drill stem; controlling or running the mud pumps; controlling rotary table speed; and adjusting the weight on the bit
Follow established plan for drilling operations
Continually monitor well conditions and drilling parameters
Provide leadership, along with the Rig Manager, to delegate tasks, instruct, train, and develop all rig employees
Ensure regular maintenance of all equipment and machinery
Assist Rig Manager with preventing and solving problems to keep the rig operational
Communicate with Rig Manager, Company Man, and Directional Driller as necessary
Responsible for well control
General upkeep and housekeeping of the Driller’s cabin
General upkeep of the rig and drilling floor; includes regular sweeping, shoveling, cleaning, painting, washing of equipment and related housekeeping duties
Maintain daily logs of drilling activities and submit daily Tour Sheets
Supervise and direct rig crew, ensure that the Derrickhand maintains proper drilling fluid properties, and assist with rig up / down procedures
Support other crew members as needed, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and other additional tasks as assigned
Other duties as assigned that may be outside of this job description