Assistant Driller - Perth, Australia - Ensign Australia Pty Ltd

Description

Ensign Energy Services (Ensign) is a global enterprise and one of the world's leading land-based drilling and well servicing contractors that provides a unique edge in oilfield service.

Our inspired thinking; our innovative use of technology; our confident, dedicated, well-trained workforce; and our culture of achievement define us.

We are among the world's strongest, fastest-growing energy services companies. Ensign is equipped with industry leading technology and empowered by a culture of innovation and action. We are able to deliver safety and excellence to our customers where they need us, when they need us.

Ensign Australia are set for an exciting period in 2023/24 as we expand our Onshore portfolio and workforce substantially, allowing many opportunities to come available across our national fleet.

To reflect this increase in activity and to ensure we continue being the Employer of Choice, Ensign are providing competitive remuneration packages and attractive benefits to ensure that we secure Australia's Oil & Gas Drilling talent.

Due to the recent success and growth of Operations in Western Australia we are actively seeking experienced Oil & Gas Drilling professionals to support upcoming new Onshore Operations.

Applicants must be willing to travel to the designated departure point (Perth) to meet crew change requirements as required.

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are looking for long-term, ongoing work with a safety focused company that has a focus development, look no further.

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Immediate Full-time employment Opportunities:

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3/3 roster FIFO / DIDO Roster:

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  Competitive 2023 industry day rates, training rates & benefits:

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Increased focus on employee development for career path progression:

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  Expanded services through Employee Assistance Program:

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Referral Program Incentives

We are looking for Assistant Driller positions in Perth, Western Australia for our operations.

Specific Responsiblities and Accountabilities

• Organise and train crew members on all jobs in regard to drilling operations, equipment maintenance and safe working practices
• Organise and conduct various drills to ensure that all crew personnel can respond efficiently and responsibly during emergency
• Coordinate the work of the crews on the rig and the work of any additional rig workers or technicians who may be assigned to that rig
• Trains the Derrickman/crews in the maintenance of the mud pumps, solids control equipment and mud tanks and ensures that all equipment involved is operating to its required efficiency
• Trains the Derrickman/ crew in the safe and responsible handling of tubulars
• Exercises specified responsibilities and duties in the event of a well kick or blowout
• Assists the Driller and Rig Manager in situations where floor crew evacuation is necessary, but a limited number of personnel is required to overcome an emergency
• Ensures prior to rig moves that the mud tanks and related equipment are thoroughly cleaned, flushed, disassembled, and secure, ready to be transport to the next location
• Prior to the laying down or raising of the mast is responsible to ensure that the locking pins are fully retracted or fully locked in and that there are not abnormalities which could affect the laying down or raising procedures of the mast
• Supervises the responsible and correct training of new employees to ensure they are taught safe working practices in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures
• Have a thorough knowledge of rig emergency signals and procedures
• Have a thorough knowledge of hand signals and safe working procedures for equipment handling
• Perform assigned duties in a safe efficient manner in accordance with Company Policy and good rig husbandry
• Have a working knowledge of basic knots, splices, wire line sling handling and general rigging practices
• Will assist the Driller with Personnel Progress Reports for their crew and will sit in on the assessment of each crew member at the completion of each hitch
• Any further reasonable duties as directed by a supervisor
• Undertake all other work as requested by Management
• From time to time there will be a requirement for you to work reasonable overtime in additional to the ordinary hours
• Comply with all HSE policies and work procedures
• Contribute to the development of and improvements in QA procedures
• Actively work towards achieving/maintaining Training Matrix in accordance with organisational KPI's

Technical Competencies

• Possess a mechanical aptitude for operating and maintaining specialist equipment
• Physically capable of sustained manual labour
• Rig Pass Induction
• Master Driller Course

• ADR

• Iron Roughneck

• ADR

• Pipe Arm

• ADR

• Top Drive
• Incident Recording and Investigation
• Inspection, Care and Storage of Slings
• Stock and Purchasing Field Overview
• Must be capable of working skillfully and safely as a member of the drilling team
• Fire Awarenes