Assistant Driller Offshore Jackup 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 Driller’s 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 driller’s 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 12,000–18,000/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.