Directional Driller

As a leader in the oilfield services industry, our client offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in their high-performance organisation. Their leading technologies and ability to apply them safely and effectively create value for their customers and shareholders.
As a Directional Driller, you will play a vital role performing hands-on work as part of the Drilling Team; from overseeing work at a field site to providing quality service to the customer.
 
Job Title: Directional Driller
Location: Western Australia
Contract status: Contractor
Onshore/offshore: Both
Rotation: Adhoc
Salary: $140,000 - $150,000 per annum

Roles and responsibilities:

• Perform Directional Driller job duties - control the direction of a wellbore with a variety of specialized bottom-hole assembly (BHA) tools and configurations designed to steer a drilling head.
• Monitor information transmitted from several downhole and surface sensors to measure the real-time performance of a drilling operation.
• Ensure job deliverables are accurate and delivered on time.
• Execute service delivery to the customer.
• Participate in job risk analysis and continual improvement programs.
• Assist the Design/Technical Engineer with implementing technical programs and bids.
• Develop customer contacts to promote company products and services.
• Ensure company and regulatory standard compliance by implementing the Compliance Assessment Tool (CAT), self-assessments, and wellsite inspections.
• Lead Service Quality Meetings with customers and improve performance using action plans.
• Participate in HSE and quality initiatives.
• Observe HSE policies & maintain the required safety training.
• Provide backup to the Job Delivery Lead and PSD Managers in their absence.

• 5+ years of experience in Directional Drilling (preference in non-conventional)
• PSD experience 
• Engineering degree
• English: Level B2
• Availability to work on rotation
• Experience with MWD and LWD
• Offshore tickets and certifications - BOSIET/HUET / valid OGUK required

Preferably applicants who have valid Australian Working Rights will be considered.

You will need a current UKOG medical and valid BOSIET.
Please apply via this advertisement and upload a detailed resume outlining your qualifications and work experience.

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