DRILLER

Overview

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.

• 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.

• Attention span to stay alert and attentive for up to 12 hour tour.
• Able to works in rotational basis
• 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.
• Assist the Rig Manager with trouble shooting and problem-solving duties and decisive manner.
• Other duties as required by the Rig Manager.

• Ability to perform essential functions of this position with or without reasonable Accommodations.
• Previous rig experience as a Floorhand, Motorhand and/or Derrickhand 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

• High school diploma,
• Completion of Certified Driller that is valid
• Experience using computer and multiple screens to monitor drilling activities