Assistant Driller Offshore Jack up Rig

Job Title: Assistant Driller Offshore Jackup Rig
Location: Qatar (Offshore)
Rotation: 28/28 or 42/21
Reporting To: Driller / Senior Toolpusher
Direct Reports: Floormen Roustabouts

Job Purpose

The Assistant Driller (AD) supports the Driller in the safe and efficient operation of drilling activities on an offshore jackup rig. This role ensures adherence to QatarEnergy Shell and ADNOC standards while supervising the drill floor crew during routine and emergency operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Drilling Operations Support

Assist the Driller in operating top drive drawworks and mud pumps during drilling tripping and casing runs.

Monitor well parameters (ROP SPP torque) and report anomalies.

Conduct pipe handling slips and tong operations under the Drillers supervision.

2. Safety & Compliance

Enforce QHSE policies (Qatar MME OPITO IADC).

Participate in pre-tour safety meetings and emergency drills (well control fire abandon ship).

Inspect BOP choke manifold and safety equipment (pre-shift checks).

3. Crew Supervision

Direct Floormen and Roustabouts in drill floor operations (e.g. making connections handling tubulars).

Train junior crew on rig-specific procedures (e.g. pipe tallying stump height checks).

Maintain rig floor cleanliness and organization (5S standards).

4. Equipment & Maintenance

Assist in preventive maintenance (lubrication inspections of drawworks elevators).

Report equipment malfunctions to the Driller/Maintenance team.

5. Reporting

Document daily drilling progress (footage drilled mud volumes downtime).

Complete checklists (BOP tests tubular inspections).

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Education: High school diploma (minimum); technical certification in drilling preferred.

Certifications:

o IWCF Well Control Level 3 (required).

o OPITO/BOSIET HUET (mandatory for Qatar offshore).

o H2S Awareness & Confined Space Entry.

Experience:

o 5 years on offshore rigs (3 years as AD or Senior Floorman).

o Jackup rig experience (preferred: GDI Shelf Drilling ADES rigs in Qatar).

o Familiarity with QatarEnergy well control protocols.

Technical Skills

Proficient in drilling calculations (mud weight adjustments pipe displacement).

Basic knowledge of Wellsite Reporting Systems (e.g. WellView).

Ability to interpret drillers console data.

Behavioral Competencies

Teamwork: Coordinates seamlessly with Driller and rig crew.

Alertness: Monitors operations for hazards (e.g. stuck pipe kicks).

Initiative: Proactively assists in troubleshooting.

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: QAR 12000 to 18000/month (based on experience).

Overtime: 1.5x base rate for extra hours.

Benefits:

o Housing & transport allowance (if onshore rotation).

o Health insurance (Qatar coverage).

o IWCF/OPITO certification renewals.