DRILLERS AND ASSISTANT DRILLERS

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Drillers are in charge of the operation of the rig and crew during their tour, and they are directly responsible to rig managers. They operate the drilling and hoisting equipment, and their duty station is normally the rig floor and driller’s console. This includes brakes, throttles, clutches and various gauges. By watching the various instruments and gauges closely, they can make adjustments as conditions require. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: - Has adequate knowledge of Ensign Policies, and regulatory requirements - Ensure that employees, including subcontractors use correct safe work methods as identified with the Standard Operating Procedure, JSA or product guidelines - Ensures the crew and any contractors on location perform their jobs safely and efficiently and within the regulatory requirements of the industry - With the help of the crew and instrumentation, they must keep the circulation rate of the mud relatively constant. The circulation rate of the mud might change as a result of washouts in the drill string, possible lost circulation, or a potential kick. - Run or assist in running special tools into the hole for the purposes of logging, t...