Assistant Driller Offshore Jack up Rig

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 Drillers supervision.

2. Safety & Compliance

3. Crew Supervision

4. Equipment & Maintenance

5. Reporting

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

o IWCF Well Control Level 3 (required).

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

o H2S Awareness & Confined Space Entry.

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

Behavioral Competencies

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

o Housing & transport allowance (if onshore rotation).

o Health insurance (Qatar coverage).

o IWCF / OPITO certification renewals.