The Assistant Driller operates and repairs drilling equipment. They maintain drilling rigs, vehicles, and safety equipment associated with the safe and efficient operation of a rig site.
Required to work day and night shifts, overtime, and weekends if necessary; responsible for responding to call-outs when needed.
Provide routine maintenance such as valve repair, flow back iron repair, light plant repair, and miscellaneous repairs on oil and gas frac, flow back, and water transfer equipment.
Provide labor and equipment for rig-up of oil and gas tank batteries, oil and gas flow back equipment, water transfer equipment, and artificial lift installations.
Provide additional and/or replacement equipment when needed.
Monitor the flow back water, tubing/casing pressures, test water samples for TDS and PH, and submit daily reports to production with limited supervision.
Monitor and operate pumps, piping, and flow meters for water transfer process.
Possess good communication/ computer skills in order to submit the production reports, communicate with LOC to remove flow back water, and communicate the well history to the production foremen.
Analyze data and make any required adjustments in a timely manner.
Train for the duties and responsibilities of other Field Service Roustabout positions.
Adhere to all Company Policies and all HS&E practices, policies, and procedures.
Minimum 3 - 5 years related experience.
High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent is preferred.
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Ability to follow oral or written instructions to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to interact with others in a team environment.
Basic/Intermediate computer skills, including the ability to operate a computer, Omron Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Pason system.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to exchange accurate information relating to technical and safety performance with vendors, engineering, employees, etc.
Read, learn, and educate on safety and technical manuals.
Health, Safety and Environment Orientation and Rig Specific Start Up Training.
Well Control Certification, Supervisor Level, Drilling Only, and Horizontal and Extended Reach Drilling (HERDIT).