Drilling Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Helmerich & Payne Full time
Driller Job Description

At Helmerich & Payne, we are seeking a skilled Driller to join our team in the Beetaloo Basin (0852) drilling project. As a Driller, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe operation of the drill rig, related equipment, and personnel under your control, while complying with federal, state, and territory health, safety, and environmental legislation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervise and provide expectations, goals, and training for work crew personnel regarding rigging up or rigging down, day-to-day operations, and company policies and procedures.
  • Supervise operations to ensure compliance with safety guidelines and established procedures by your assigned rig crew.
  • Maintain drilling rigs, vehicles, and storage yards in clean and proper order.
  • Prepare and submit drilling operations reports.
  • Ensure safety equipment is in proper working order and in the appropriate locations.
  • Supervise repairs of equipment.
  • Operate rig and systems from control panel to maximize drilling and tripping efficiency; supervise operations on the rig floor.
  • Monitor and ensure proper well control practices are followed as per H&P operating procedure.
  • Monitor the performance of the mud pumps and perform exchange of expendable items as required, as well as general maintenance of pumps.
  • Properly lock out and tags equipment on mud system during repairs and other activities that require isolation of equipment.
  • Oversee condition and basic analysis of drilling fluid in active and reserve mud system of rig as per the direction of customer and customer supplies service companies.
  • Monitor pit (mud tank) fluid level, transfer fluids in and out of rig mud system, maintain the condition of the solids control equipment and high and low pressure piping, arrange valves of all tanks and associated pumping equipment, and monitor the flow output from well bore to mud system.
  • Analyze and oversee drilling operations including safety and recommends changes in procedures to meet goals and objectives.
  • Plan and direct team to erect, dismantle, and move drilling rigs.
  • Plan delivery of drilling tools, fuel, water, and other supplies for use at drill site.
  • Inspect rig and submit rig condition reports; monitor the conditions of drilling rigs and equipment to ensure preventive maintenance procedures are followed.
  • Evaluate well bore to determine result of drilling.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant H&P policies.
  • Provide regular updates and reports and works closely with site management.
  • Complete Workday trainings as assigned.
Requirements:
  • Demonstrates core values and safety standards according to the H&P way.
  • Proficient with Microsoft: World, Excel, Outlook, and H&P applications.
  • Proven leadership skills and be a team player.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Commitment to H&P's Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and C.A.R.E. processes (COACH people-based safety, Compass Cards, LifeBelts, JSAs, hotwork, confined space entry, lock-out/tag-out, dropped object prevention, etc.) with a proven track record of compliance.
  • Flexible and adaptable, able to overcome and solve problems.
  • Ability to consult with crews and optimize safety and productivity outcomes.
  • Ability to effectively work across diverse cultural environments and accepting of cultural norms.
Australia-specific Considerations:
  • Leads, understands, and applies local, territory, state, and federal statutory obligations.
  • Apply relevant Australian legislation as it pertains to Drilling, HSE obligations and expectations, reporting, audit.
  • Ability to effectively work in indigenous environments.
Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
  • 3+ years of rig drilling experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years FlexRig and FlexRig technology experience.
  • Working 21 x 21 Including Daily 15 minute PT Safety Meetings, 12 hour work days, and (2) 1 hour Rig Manager Safety Trainings per hitch.
  • Ability to pass Australian required and legislated drilling and HSE certification for onshore Drillers.

Salary Range $136,875 – $173,375



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