Asst. Driller-Trainee

Middle East -Africa/ Asst. Driller-Trainee / Energy / Experienced / Salary Package as per experience /Permanent/Urgent/ Job Ref: 711E004 

Job Description

• Assists in reviewing production records, logs, reports, files, and other documentation to monitor effective drilling operations; identifies technical drilling issues and makes recommendations to resolve issues. 
• Monitors drilling operations as directed to ensure that equipment and facilities are properly maintained and in compliance with all company standards, regulatory, statutory and client requirements. 
• Assists in performing engineering acceptance inspections for all drilling equipment modifications. 
• Identifies and makes recommendations to resolve technical drilling issues and recommends improvements to drilling techniques and procedures; bases recommendations on proven best practices integrated with new technology as appropriate. 
• Establishes working relationship with the customers' representatives on matters related to the successful completion of their drilling program. 
• Acquires knowledge of applicable government regulations that impact drilling operations to ensure necessary compliance. 
• Provides troubleshooting support for drilling operations. 

Safety 

• Participates in the Safety Training Observation Program (S.T.O.P) and weekly and pre-tour safety meetings. 
• Conducts and documents area inspections and audits as assigned; follows safe practices and takes corrective action on all hazards. 
• Helps develop and implement Job Safety Analyses and prepares risk assessments. 
• Performs all duties in accordance with the Permit to Work System. 

Other 

• Acts as a member of the Operations Team in the event of a fire, well control emergency, or other emergency; participates in drills and exercises as a member of an emergency team. 
• Monitors and evaluates vendor product quality and recommends improvements as needed 
• Performs other duties and special projects as requested by management. 

Qualifications

Education:

• Degree or formal educational experience in mechanical or petroleum engineering is preferred. 

Professional Experience and skills:

• Must have a minimum of 1 years of experience in drilling operations. 
• Knowledge of pertinent regulatory requirements in assigned regions is preferred. 
• Bi-lingual is preferred (English, Spanish, French, Portuguese) 
• Verbal communication skills necessary. 
• Ability to interact with individuals in a cross-cultural environment. 
• Team oriented. 

Licenses, Certifications, Credentials, and Other Requirements: 

• Offshore survival and medical certificates as mandated by government regulations are required. 
• Certified in all required safety training programs, including but not limited to underwater safety, fire fighting, and helicopter underwater escape. 
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug tests. 

To apply for this job, please send an updated CV to cv@santane.co.uk quoting Job reference no. or alternatively call +44(0) 7805049876 to discuss further.