Assistant Driller – Offshore Jackup Rig

Overview

Assistant Driller – Offshore Jackup Rig Jobs in Doha, Qatar at Swan Global WLL

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 anoffshore jackup rig. This role ensures adherence to
Qatar Energy, Shell,and ADNOC
standards while supervising the drill floor crew duringroutine and emergency operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Drilling Operations Support

• Assist the Driller in operating
  topdrive, drawworks, and mud pumps
  during drilling, tripping, and casingruns.
• Monitor
  well parameters
  (ROP,SPP, torque) and report anomalies.
• Conduct
  pipe handling, slips, and tongoperations
  under the Driller’s supervision.

2. Safety & Compliance

• Participate in
  pre-tour safety meetings
  and emergency drills (well control, fire, abandon ship).
• Inspect
  BOP, choke manifold, andsafety equipment
  (pre-shift checks).

3. Crew Supervision

• Direct
  Floormen and Roustabouts
  indrill 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
  tothe Driller/Maintenance team.

5. Reporting

• Document
  daily drilling progress
  (footagedrilled, mud volumes, downtime).
• Complete
  checklists
  (BOPtests, tubular inspections).

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: High school diploma (minimum); technical certification indrilling preferred.
• Certifications:
  • IWCF Well Control Level 3 (required).
  • OPITO/BOSIET + HUET (mandatory for Qatar offshore).
  • H2S Awareness & Confined Space Entry .
  • 5+ years on offshore rigs (3+ years as AD or Senior Floorman).
  • Jackup rig experience (preferred: GDI, Shelf Drilling, ADESrigs in Qatar).
  • Familiarity with
    Qatar Energy wellcontrol protocols .

Technical Skills

• Proficient in
  drilling calculations
  (mudweight adjustments, pipe displacement).
• Basic knowledge of
  Wellsite Reporting Systems
  (e.g., Well View).
• Ability to interpret
  driller’s consoledata
  .
• Teamwork: Coordinates seamlessly with Driller and rig crew.
• Alertness: Monitors operations for hazards (e.g., stuck pipe, kicks).
• Initiative: Proactively assists in troubleshooting.
• Salary:
  QAR 12,000–18,000/month
  (based on experience).
• Overtime: 1.5x base rate for extra hours.
• Benefits:
  • Housing & transport allowance (if onshore rotation).

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Title: Assistant Driller – Offshore Jackup Rig

Company: Swan Global WLL

Location: Doha, Qatar

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