Driller; Expression of Interest

Overview

This post is to build a talent pool for upcoming projects this fall/winter.

The Driller operates drill rig hoisting, rotary and pumping equipment used to drill gas and oil wells. Working as part of a team, the Driller directs drilling crews activities in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. As immediate supervisor he is responsible for operational safety and performance of rig crew.

• Verifies required activity permits are completed properly and in a timely manner
• Performing and documenting safety, spill prevention and pre-job meetings as required
• Promotes safety and hazard recognition programs
• Documents drilling/tripping activities and maintains records as required
• Prepares and submits required reports in a timely manner
• Schedules and documents rig crew working hours
• Recommends and documents employee disciplinary actions
• Conducts performance reviews on all crew members
• Controls drills that bore into the earth
• Determines whether pipe is raised or lowered
• Keeps records of the footage drilled and materials used
• Trains and verifies employee competence to perform assigned jobs
• Ensures all operations are performed in a safe, professional, efficient manner
• Verifies proper maintenance and operation of equipment
• Ensures rig crew and equipment are competent to perform emergency operations
• Maintains clear communications with crew, relief, Toolpusher and customer representative
• Follows company and customer operating and reporting procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Commitment to Excellence – Identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations.
• Corporate Values – Understands, embraces, and integrates corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
• Customer Service – Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent service to internal and external clients.
• Safety and Security – Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers.
• Teamwork – Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization.

• Adaptability – Adapts to changing conditions and work assignments, sets priorities and manages multiple assignments and tasks.
• Attention to Detail – Ensures one's own and others' work and information are complete and accurate.
• Communication Skills – Listens, writes, and speaks effectively, and positively relates and interacts with co-workers, customers and others.
• Dependability – Consistently adheres to operational standards, ensures smooth operations and positive customer experiences, builds a productive workplace, is reliable, and improves team morale.
• Self‑motivated – Requires little to no supervision, works well both independently and as part of a team.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 4 or more years’ experience associated with this position (e.g., driller, assistant driller, motorman)
• Certificate of Completion in Well Control (Driller, Surface Stack only)
• NSTC (North Slope Training Certificate)
• First aid/CPR
• Valid driver's license

• Alaska on/off shore experience
• Amphion control system experience

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme weather conditions both on and off shore. Temperatures reach as low as 50 degrees below zero during the winter months. Employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places, extreme heat and high noise levels. Employee will be required to work at various heights on the rig.

Employee will work in an environment where there is risk that they will be exposed to toxic, caustic and/or hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles. Workers are required to wear personal protective equipment while on the job.

An individual will be required to work the majority of hours in a remote industrial environment, and will need to be able to quickly respond to a change in work demands. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

It is the company’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Preference is granted to qualified shareholders of the company first, and then to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that provide a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, including, but not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.