Driller
Core
Operate and monitor drilling rig equipment, supervise drilling crews, and ensure well control and safety compliance during drilling operations.
Role type
Driller (supervisory IC)
Builds
Oil and gas wells
Domain
Oil & Gas / Drilling
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Rig equipment operation, well control, crew supervision, safety compliance, maintenance oversight, log keeping
Preferred skills
Leadership, training development, hazard identification
Technologies
Choke manifold, stand pipe, shale shakers, mud pumps, elevators, slips
Responsibilities
Control actual drilling operations and make trips to change bits/tools; supervise drill crew and direct floormen/derrickmen; maintain continuous well logs and paperwork; implement safety policies and conduct shut-in drills; maintain rig equipment and housekeeping.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with supervisory duties