Down-the-hole drilling rig team leader recruitment

What does a drilling rig operator do?

Most operators (oil companies) don’t own drilling rigs and instead, they hire third-party service companies for drilling the wells. Here is a breakdown of typical positions on the drilling rig and their responsibilities. He is usually the most junior member of the team who reports to the driller.

What does a driller do on a rig?

Here is a breakdown of typical positions on the drilling rig and their responsibilities. He is usually the most junior member of the team who reports to the driller. He makes up and breaks down joints of the pipe while running in a hole or pulling to the surface.

What are oil drilling rig crew members?

These service crews generally include directional drilling, well loggers, mud suppliers & mud engineers, analysis and treatment, cementing, casing, wireline operations, etc. In this article, we are discussing the oil drilling rig crew members organization chart including a task description of each personnel.

How do I apply for an offshore role?

To apply for an offshore role with us you’ll need a good work ethic, along with strong technical, IT, prioritisation, language and communication skills. In return, if you demonstrate a willingness to keep developing your skills, we’ll ensure you have every opportunity to progress.

What experience do you need to work on offshore drilling rigs?

Must have at least 20 years diversified petroleum industry experience in work over and completion activities with at least 10 years of experience working on offshore drilling rigs running completions.

How do I become a drilling supervisor / offshore drilling engineer?

Minimum 5 years Drilling Supervisor / Offshore Drilling Engineer with an E & P company drilling with semi-submersible drilling rigs; At least 10 years oilfield drilling experience with Drilling Engineering experience with an E & P company preferred; Experience in South East Asia Offshore operations preferred.