Driller - Onshore (Angola)

FUNCTION: DRILLER (ONSHORE)
LOCATION: ANGOLA
DURATION: CONTRACT
SALARY: MARKET RELATED

NB: VACANCIES ARE APPLICABLE TO SOUTH AFRICAN LOCAL CITIZENS

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"TRS is urgently looking for a Driller with Onshore work and Oil & Gas Industry experience to join our international client's Shell HI Project based in Angola."

JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Carry out drilling operations ensuring the respect of plan and operative safety rules.
- Holding the proper drilling know-how and IADC or IWCF certification, be fully able to operate on offshore/onshore rig conditions ensuring the well program is carried out in a safe, efficient and productive manner according to Client's
Procedures and in line with contractual requirements.
- Be responsible for safe working conditions on the drill floor at all times.
- Be safety minded during in all works and behaviours, use compulsory protective equipment and ensure the same for subordinates.
- Be well-informed about actions, procedures and duties during safety drills and in emergency situations (refer to Emergency Preparedness Action Plan).
- Carry out own duties according to the Emergency Preparedness Action Plan.

- Intervene promptly and opportunely in emergencies, at the same time notifying the superior in charge (refer to Emergency Preparedness Action Plan).
- Issue Safe Job Analysis before the start-up of non-routine operation or job and ensure completion of risk assessments where required.
- Attend safety drills and meetings held on the rig.
- Ensure that good housekeeping is maintained on the drill floor.
- Instruct all personnel assigned to him of their duties and responsibilities and of any special safety and environmental precaution to be taken prior to start up any work.
- Check and set up the equipment necessary for the assigned shift, i.e. drill pipes and other tubular material, x-over, etc.
- Operate drawworks, rotary equipment and pumps as per Drilling program and game plan supplied by the Client.
- Carry out BOP tests and drills in accordance with authorities, Client's requirements.
- Assist rig down/rig up operations by performing, coordinating and controlling activities of own competences.
- Prepare and pass consistent and accurate handover for the next shift.
- Recognize and prevent possible stuck pipe situations according to drilling parameters.

EDUCATION AND SKILLS:
- Minimum Higher National Diploma qualification from recognized Institution.
- Drilling know-how and IWCF or IADC certification required.
- Minimum 3-5 plus years recent relevant work experience with Total, SHELL, Saipem, SONANGOL, BP is a plus.

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Contact:
Leonie Briedenhann
za.trsadd@trssa.com

TRS Staffing does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant South African legislation. As per legislation, due consideration is given to previously disadvantaged individuals.