Driller - Texas, United States - Nabors Industries

Description

Driller Jobs in Texas

About the job

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.

Key Relevant Tasks:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to perform essential functions of this position with or without reasonable

accommodations.

• Previous rig experience as a Floorhand, Motorhand and/or Derrickhand for

Nabors Drilling USA or 1 year experience as a Driller for another drilling company

• Strong knowledge of the Floorhand, Motorhand and Derrickhand positions

• Ability to wear respiratory protective devices

• Must have reliable transportation to and from the rig