FIELD.DRILLER I (Kuwait) Kuwait City

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Driller on a 3000 HP rig and possess strong knowledge of rig equipment. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with the ability to work a 28 days on/off rotation in a physically demanding environment.

Job Summary

The Driller is responsible for ensuring that the work in and around the drill
floor and BOP as well as the rig up and rig down procedures and the drilling
operations occurs in a safe and effective manner thereby meeting and / or
exceeding Nabors Drilling Company’s and the contracting Company’s goals and
objective for safety, production and budget. The Driller works under the
direction and supervision of the Rig Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Anticipate potential problems, pre plan and implement corrective action in a
timely manner thereby helping to ensure outcomes reach company goals for the
drilling operations Work with the Rig Manager to assist with post analysis
reviews of critical actions and implement ongoing best practice activities
for future operations.
* Ensuring the safety of the drill crew and all support personnel working in
and about the drill floor. 
* Oversee proper rig up and rig down, continual preventive maintenance and
repair of the equipment used in the drilling operations along with ensuring
continual cleaning and housekeeping in and about the drill floor.
* Ensure drilling operations follow established plan.
* Substitute for a Floorhand in the absence of a trained Floorhand Together
with the Rig manager, continually train and develop employees working on the
drilling rig so as to meet the employee’s career goals while at the same time
meeting the needs of the company.
* Responsible for monitoring the progress of the drilling operation, determine
when bits need to be changed while operating pumps, rotary table, draw-works
and drill pipe. 
* Ability to operate rig utilizing rig controls while monitoring operation of
various equipment (pump pressures, weight indicator, drill string weight,
etc.) 
* Knowledge of Drilling rig equipment capacity and functionality including but
not limited to Canrig Top Drives, accumulator units, draw works.
* Adjust mud pumps to maintain the proper circulation rate.
* Ability to perform basic math functions. 

Essential Functions: 

* Attention span to stay alert and attentive for up to 12 hour tour.
* Able to works 28 days on and 28 days off, including holidays, weekends and or
days and nights.
* Able to work well with others while working in a close environment for
extended periods of time with minimal ability to leave the driller’s cabin.
* Make important judgment decisions that affect the safety of the crew.
* Give verbal instructions clearly and concisely.
* Advanced knowledge of the emergency shut-in procedures and be able to respond
to any emergency efficiently and professionally
* Able to stand or stand and walk throughout the tour while wearing steel toed
boots. 
* Occasionally climb steep stairs and walking on steel decking as well as
gravel, board roads and area that can be covered in drilling fluids, mud,
snow and ice.
* Must be able to repetitively climb stairs and ladders, work in an unprotected
environment as well as be able to lift / carry and work with items weighing
upwards of 35 lbs. 
* Assist the Rig Manager with trouble shooting and problem-solving duties and
decisive manner. 
* Other duties as required by the Rig Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Ability to perform essential functions of this position with or without
reasonable Accommodations. 
* Minimum 3 years  experience as Driller with 3000 HP Rig 
* Strong knowledge of the Floorhand, Motorhand and Derrickhand positions. 
* Ability to wear respiratory protective devices.
* Ability to communicate in English – read-write -speak fluently. 

Preferred Qualifications:

* High school diploma, certificate or equivalent AC and/or SCR Rig experience 
* Completion of Certified Driller Level –  Well Control course that is
unexpired 
* Experience using computer and multiple screens to monitor drilling activities

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry.
With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network
of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe,
efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core
competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science
and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the
transition to a lower carbon world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nabors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees
and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without
regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local
laws.  This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including
recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer,
leave of absence, compensation, and training.  To learn more about our Fair
Employment practices, please refer to the Nabors Code of Conduct
[https://www.nabors.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/code-of-business-conduct.pdf].

Responsibilities

The Driller is responsible for overseeing safe and efficient drilling operations, including rig up/down procedures and equipment maintenance. They must monitor drilling progress, manage the drill crew, and ensure all activities comply with safety and production goals.

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