Driller (Rig Operations)

**Savanna is a leader in energy services offering drilling, completions & well servicing solutions in Australia.** Now is a great time to join Savanna as we are experiencing significant growth within our industry. Join our dynamic team and embark on a career filled with opportunities and growth We're excited to announce that we are expanding our team and looking for passionate individuals to join our team.

**Savanna** is currently looking to grow our Heavy Drilling crews and need qualified rig hands to work with our talented crews. We are currently seeking qualified experienced** Drillers**, residing in Australia to join our growing Well Servicing and Light Drilling Rig teams working 2&2 rosters.

**If you are enthusiastic, hard-working and safety-focused, we want to hear from you.**

Points of hire is **Toowoomba.**

**_ Why Savanna?_**
- An industry leader with an unrivalled safety record
- Upskilling and career progression opportunities through our Nationally Accredited training
- All meals and accommodation are provided
- An even time lifestyle 2:2 roster with long term work
- Competitive salary with a leading organisation

**_What will you be doing?_**:
A Driller organises & oversees the operation, maintenance & cleaning of the Operational rigs reporting to the Rig Manager.

You'll be typically:

- Training of all crew members on all aspects of the rig operations and equipment
- Accountable and responsible for rig condition and housekeeping
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of rig operations (rig-in, rig-out, running casing)
- Operate the rig for all required operations
- Calculate wellbore volumes, mud weights and pump rates/volumes
- High standard of organisational skills to ensure that work is performed safely and efficiently
- Advanced understanding on servicing/maintaining rig engines and equipment
- Advanced knowledge in all well control requirements (kick detection, kill sheets, well control principles)

**What experience & skills must you possess?**
- To be considered for this position, you must have:

- An understanding of rig operations, downhole processes & problems;
- An understanding of servicing/maintaining rig engines & equipment;
- A positive attitude towards safety, policies & procedures;
- As a minimum, a Cert II in Drilling Oil/Gas (Onshore); &
- Relevant industry experience.
- Positive attitude towards safety
- Have the full right to live and work in Australia
- The ability to work outdoors, in remote locations
- Physical strength and stamina
- The ability to work long hours and in extreme weather conditions
- Must be able to work at heights
- Able to follow directions and company policies
- Must be able to complete on job and other training within allocated time
- Must be able to work in a team environment
- Valid open and manual full C (Car) Class driver’s licence
- Awareness of Chain of Responsibility Regulations
- A general knowledge of machinery is considered to be an asset
- Must be a team player, good communicator, have sound safety appreciation, time management and competent computer skills
- Must be able to work outdoors in all seasons; 12 hours a day, for extended periods away from home location. Vigorous manual labor required
- Clean National Police Clearance Record (less than 1 month old)

**Driller roles MUST have valid certifications (additional to preferred certifications)**:

- Certificate IV in Well Servicing Operations
- IWCF - BOP Level 3 (Driller)
- Relevant industry experience
- Industry Safety Induction (or DCGI with current industry experience)
- First response to fire incidents (less than 4 years old)
- Operate Breathing Apparatus (less than 1 year old)
- First Aid (including CPR) (less than 3 years old)
- Enter and work in Confined Space with Gas Test Atmospheres (less than 2 years old)
- Wellsite Permit to Work (Holder) (less than 2 years old)
- Working at Heights with Gotcha Kit (less than 3 years old)
- Operate Vehicles in the Field (4WD certificate) (less than 5 years old)

**Diversity and Inclusion**

At Savanna our people are key to our Vision and our overall success. We acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, skills, talents and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our Vision and Values.

**About Us**

Savanna is a leading Oil and Gas service provider offering Drilling and Well Servicing rigs. We are an international organisation with operations in Australia, Canada and the United States. Our Australian headquarters is based out of Toowoomba Queensland.

**If you would like to be a part of Savanna's growth at this exciting time, we would love to hear from you.**

**Let's build a brighter future together**

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Only successful applicants that meet the above criteria will be contacted.