OFFSHORE DRILLER

The driller is a team leader in charge during the process of well drilling. 

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The driller is in charge of the crew, and running the rig itself. Most of the time,his or her job is simply to monitor the rig's activity, while the automatic driller runs the breaks and drills the hole. The driller is responsible for interpreting the signals the well gives regarding gas and fluids with high pressure. In an emergency he is also responsible for taking the correct counter measures to stop an uncontrolled well control situation from emerging. The driller will watch for gas levels coming out of the hole, how much drilling mud is going in, and other information. While tripping, the driller will run the floor and work the rig.

The Driller also responsible for operating the top drive, kelly, rotary table, drawworks, mud circulating systems, and B.O.P. equipment. This position is also responsible for supervising the drillcrew and providing leadership in respect to Rowan personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

Drill conductor hole, surface hole, intermediate hole and final phase as per the customer?s drilling or well program

Function and pressure test BOP's as per program

Operate and / or direct operation of drawworks and other equipment and tools on the drill floor

Confirm measurements of casing and total depth with Rig Superintendent

Coordinate running and testing of casing, wellhead equipment and BOP stack with Rig Superintendent and Customer Representative

Assist in taking special deviation surveys for directional driller

Assist in well testing as directed by the Customer Representative and Rig Superintendent

Direct BOP drills while using good drilling and well control practices

Kill well and maintain pump strokes during kill operation as directed by the Customer Representative and Rig Superintendent

Secure well in emergency situation

Assist Rig Superintendent to secure rig for rig move

Maintain communication with control room as necessary

Designate crew to sound tanks as directed during non-drilling operations or in case of emergency

Make up part of emergency crew performing duties as required by station bill or as otherwise directed

Manage periodic in

Salaries

Average salary of offshore drilling personnel is $98,000 

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