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 an
offshore jackup rig. This role ensures adherence to
QatarEnergy, Shell,
and ADNOC
standards while supervising the drill floor crew during
routine and emergency operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Drilling Operations Support

·
Assist the Driller in operating
top
drive, drawworks, and mud pumps
during drilling, tripping, and casing
runs.

·
Monitor
well parameters
(ROP,
SPP, torque) and report anomalies.

·
Conduct
pipe handling, slips, and tong
operations
under the Driller’s supervision.

2. Safety & Compliance

·
Enforce
QHSE policies
(Qatar
MME, OPITO, IADC).

·
Participate in
pre-tour safety
meetings
and emergency drills (well control, fire, abandon ship).

·
Inspect
BOP, choke manifold, and
safety equipment
(pre-shift checks).

3. Crew Supervision

·
Direct
Floormen and Roustabouts
in
drill 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
to
the Driller/Maintenance team.

5. Reporting

·
Document
daily drilling progress
(footage
drilled, mud volumes, downtime).

·
Complete
checklists
(BOP
tests, tubular inspections).

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

·
Education:
High school diploma (minimum); technical certification in
drilling preferred.

·
Certifications:

o
IWCF Well Control Level 3
(required).

o
OPITO/BOSIET + HUET
(mandatory for Qatar offshore).

o
H2S Awareness & Confined Space Entry
.

·
Experience:

o
5+ years
on offshore rigs (3+ years as AD or Senior Floorman).

o
Jackup rig experience
(preferred: GDI, Shelf Drilling, ADES
rigs in Qatar).

o
Familiarity with
QatarEnergy well
control protocols
.

Technical Skills

·
Proficient in
drilling calculations
(mud
weight adjustments, pipe displacement).

·
Basic knowledge of
Wellsite Reporting
Systems
(e.g., WellView).

·
Ability to interpret
driller’s console
data
.

Behavioral Competencies

·
Teamwork:
Coordinates seamlessly with Driller and rig crew.

·
Alertness:
Monitors operations for hazards (e.g., stuck pipe, kicks).

·
Initiative:
Proactively assists in troubleshooting.

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

·
Salary:

QAR 12,000–18,000/month
(based on experience).

·
Overtime:

1.5x base rate
for extra hours.

·
Benefits:

o
Housing & transport allowance
(if onshore rotation).

o
Health insurance
(Qatar coverage).

o
IWCF/OPITO certification renewals
.