driller - oil and gas drilling

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet/damp

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Direct rig crew in setting up rigs and drilling, completing or servicing oil and gas exploration and producing wells
• Ensure safety procedures are followed
• Maintain records of drilling and servicing operations
• Operate controls of drill or service rig drilling and hoisting machinery
• Train or arrange for training of crew

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• Well Service Blowout Prevention Certificate
• Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Oil and gas well drilling and well servicing

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Pension plan