Driller (Expression of Interest)

Overview

This post is to build a talent pool for upcoming projects this fall/winter. 

JOB SUMMARY

The Driller operates drill rig hoisting, rotary and pumping equipment used to drill gas and oil wells. Working as part of a team, directs drilling crews activities in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. As immediate supervisor he is responsible for operational safety and performance of rig crew.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Verifies required activity permits are completed properly and in a timely manner
• Performing and documenting safety, spill prevention and pre-job meetings as required
• Promotes DDI’s safety and hazard recognition programs
• Documents drilling/tripping activities and maintaining records as required
• Prepares and submits required reports in a timely manner
• Schedule and document rig crew working hours
• Recommends and documents employee disciplinary actions
• Conducts performance reviews on all crew members
• Control drills that bore into the earth
• Determine whether pipe is raised or lowered
• Keep records of the footage drilled and materials used
• Trains and verifies employee’s competence to perform jobs assigned
• Ensures all operations are performed in a safe, professional, efficient manner
• Verify proper maintenance and operation of equipment
• Ensure rig crew and equipment are competent to perform emergency operations
• Maintains clear communications with crew, relief, Toolpusher and customer representative
• Follow DDI and customer operating and reporting procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Commitment to Excellence – Identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations.
• Corporate Values- Understand, embraces, and integrates Doyon corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
• Customer Service – Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent service to internal and external clients.
• Safety and Security – Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers.
• Teamwork – Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability- Adapts to changing conditions and work assignments, sets priorities and manages multiple assignments, and tasks.
• Attention to Detail- Ensures one's own and other's work and information are complete and accurate.
• Communication Skills- Listens, writes, and speaks effectively, and positively relates and interacts with co-workers, customers and others.
• Dependability- Consistently adheres to operational standards, ensures smooth operations and positive customer experiences, builds a productive workplace, is reliable, and improves team morale
• Self-motivated- Requires little to no supervision, works well both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 4 or more years’ experience associated with this positon (e.g, driller, assistant driller, motorman)
• Certificate of Completion in Well Control (Driller, Surface Stack only)
• NSTC (North Slope Training Certificate)
• First aid/CPR
• Valid driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Alaska on/off shore experience
• Amphion control system experience

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme weather conditions both on and off shore.  Temperatures reach as low as 50 degrees below zero during the winter months. Employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places, extreme heat and high noise levels. Employee will be required to work at various heights on the rig. Employee will work in an environment where there is risk that they will be exposed to toxic, caustic and/or hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles.  Workers are required to wear personal protective equipment while on the job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

An individual will be required to work the majority of hours in a remote industrial environment, and will need to be able to quickly respond to a change in work demands. Occasional lifting up to (1-50 lbs.) is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Doyon Drilling’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Doyon grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.