Driller/Qazmaçı

Location: Offshore
Department: Operations
Reporting Line: Toolpusher
Employment Type: 15/15 offshore- based

In this role you will supervise and participate in the rig floor activities on an assigned rig to ensure timely, environmentally friendly and safe execution of the established drilling/completion/work-over program.

Key responsibilities:

 To maintain daily drilling records including accurate and effective handovers;
 To observe and monitor well conditions through drilling parameters. In the event of downhole problems, take appropriate action;
 To ensure that health and safety at work and accident prevention are continuously brought to the attention of employees under their authority by means of job supervision, instruction and training;
 To ensure all equipment and resources are available to progress operations in the most efficient manner. Plan towards operations such that they can be carried out in a safe and efficient manner and contingency equipment and plans are accounted for;
 Ensure records are kept of all dimensions of equipment run in the hole. Maintain a useable and correct pipe tally;
 During tripping, to control the speed at which the pipe is being lowered or withdrawn and the breaking out and making up of each section of pipe;
 Prior to running casing in, to make check trips with bit and ream out any tight spots. If the casing subsequently becomes stuck in the drill hole, has to connect a circulating head to clear the obstruction;
 To supply information for drilling report i.e. mud figures and chemicals used;
 To pressure test well control equipment at appropriate stages during drilling to Platform standards. Record and store test results;
 To be responsible for the supervision of personnel engaged in activities in their area of responsibility or for which they have been allocated responsibility by their supervisor;
 To make pre-kick calculations and ensure that all equipment and procedures for well control are in place at all times;

Qualifications / Experience / Competencies:

 Secondary or specialized education;
 Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience;
 Ability to work in a team;
 Intermediate Level of English is desirable;
 Software skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Outlook).

SOCAR AQS LLC offers safe and stimulating work environment, competitive compensation package, training and professional development opportunities, and exciting career progression in a rapidly growing business.

Interested applicants should submit their credentials via e-mail: recruitment@socar-aqs.com, clearly indicating in subject “Driller” line the position applied for. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

SOCAR-AQS LLC is an equal opportunity employer.