Driller

Overview: 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 Phoenix Drilling ‘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

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

Ability to operate rig utilizing rig controls while monitoring operation of various

equipment (pump pressures, weight indicator, drill string weight,)

Knowledge of Drilling rig equipment capacity and functionality including but not

limited to mud pumps, accumulator units, draw works

Adjust mud pumps to maintain the proper circulation rate

Ability to perform basic math functions

Essential Functions:

· Attention span to stay alert and attentive for up to 12 hour tour

· Able to work 10 days on 5 days off, including holidays, weekends and or days and nights

· Able to work well with others while working in a close environment for extended periods of time with minimal ability to leave the drill floor

· 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. Occasionally climb steep stairs and walking on steel decking as well as gravel, board roads and area that can be covered in drilling fluids, mud, snow and ice

· Must be able to repetitively climb stairs and ladders, work in an unprotected environment as well as be able to lift / carry and work with items weighing upwards of 35 lbs

· Assist the Rig Manager with trouble shooting and problem solving duties

· Other duties as required by the Rig Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

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

accommodations.

Previous rig experience as a Driller or Rig Manager

Strong knowledge of the Piperoller, Boomhand and Pithand positions

Ability to wear respiratory protective devices

Must have reliable transportation to and from the rig

Preferred Qualifications:

High school diploma, certificate or equivalent

Super Single Rig experience

Completion of Certified Supervisory Well Control course that is unexpired

Experience using computer and multiple screens to monitor drilling activities.

MUST BE ABLE TO PASS DRUG TEST

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $33.00 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person