The Role
Operate and monitor land drilling equipment, supervise rig crews, maintain well control systems, adjust drilling parameters, conduct safety briefings, ensure HSE compliance, mitigate operational risks, maintain drilling records, coordinate with rig leadership and customers, and support emergency well control response.
Summary Generated by Built In
At H&P, our people are our strength.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor drilling equipment to ensure safe and efficient drilling operations.
- Supervise and direct Floorhands, Derrickhands, and Assistant Drillers during assigned shifts.
- Ensure well control equipment is properly maintained and operational.
- Monitor drilling parameters and make necessary adjustments to optimize performance.
- Conduct pre-tour meetings and safety briefings with rig crews.
- Ensure compliance with H&P HSE policies, procedures, and industry regulations.
- Identify and mitigate operational risks to prevent incidents and non-productive time.
- Maintain accurate drilling reports, tour sheets, and operational records.
- Coordinate with Toolpushers, Rig Managers, and customer representatives to achieve drilling objectives.
- Assist in emergency response situations and well control events as required.
- Ensure proper maintenance and housekeeping of the rig floor and drilling equipment.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 5-10 years of drilling rig experience with progressive responsibility.
- Previous experience as an Assistant Driller or Driller on land drilling rigs.
- Valid IWCF or IADC Well Control Certification.
- Strong knowledge of drilling operations, rig equipment, and well control principles.
- Ability to lead and supervise multicultural rig crews.
- Strong understanding of HSE standards and safe work practices.
- Experience operating AC electric or advanced land rigs.
- Knowledge of automated drilling systems and rig technology.
- Previous experience working in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East.
- Leadership and team management.
- Safety-focused mindset.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 5-10 years of drilling rig experience with progressive responsibility
- Previous experience as an Assistant Driller or Driller on land drilling rigs
- Valid IWCF or IADC Well Control Certification
- Strong knowledge of drilling operations, rig equipment, and well control principles
- Ability to lead and supervise multicultural rig crews
- Strong understanding of HSE standards and safe work practices
- Experience operating AC electric or advanced land rigs
- Knowledge of automated drilling systems and rig technology
- Previous experience working in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East
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The Company
What We Do
Since 1920, H&P has been the industry’s most trusted partner in U.S. land, international and offshore drilling productivity and reliability. Using cutting edge rig technologies and drilling solutions; we’re building upon a century of success while continuing to improve reliability, safety and efficiency for our customers.
