Junior Driller

Stena Drilling is delighted to be commencing operations offshore Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada for an anticipated six (6) month drilling campaign onboard the Stena DrillMAX Drillship.

There are currently temporary opportunities for 4 Junior Drillers, working on a 28/28 on/off rotation.

Business Address: 701-10 Fort William Place, St. John's, NL, A1C 1K4

Work Location: Onboard the Stena DrillMAX Drillship, offshore NL. Please note there is a possibility that successful candidates will be required to join the drillship overseas at an international location prior to mobilizing to NL.

Wage: $82.29 CAD per hour

Benefits: Dental, Life, Medical, Vision, and where applicable, Offshore Allowance.

Job Duties

• Control all Drilling Operations performed during their shift in a safe and efficient manner.
• Responsible for ensuring the Floorman, Derrickman and Assistant Drillers are correctly deployed for ongoing and upcoming operations, and that they are familiar with the equipment in use and its safe operation.
• Execute instructions from the Driller and Toolpusher.
• Ensure the drilling operation is carried out as defined in the approved Operator's Instructions and Drilling Programme, and the operation is executed in accordance with Stena's Drilling Operation Manual and RSWMs.
• Responsible for ensuring the Drilling Crew perform Planned Maintenance on drilling equipment thoroughly and timely, and that it is recorded on the PM sheets.
• Carry out daily checks to include ensuring the choke manifold is properly lined up for the current operation.
• Responsible for ensuring good housekeeping in all the drilling areas.
• Complete sections of Daily Drilling Reports as directed by the Driller/Toolpusher.
• Calculate and record drilling line ton miles where applicable.
• Complete casing check lists.
• Check instructions, programmes and calculations supplied by Operator.
• Maintain an accurate pipe tally.
• Maintain an accurate and complete record of all equipment which enters the well.
• Update the pre-kick sheet.
• Maintain a current kick sheet and update Slow Circulating Rate (SCR) record at least each shift in line with Stena Drilling's Well Control Procedures.
• Any other duties as required by the Toolpusher/Driller.
  
  

Skills, Education, And Experience

• Previous experience on similar installation with dual operations and ram rig
• Sound demonstrable knowledge of Managed Pressure Drilling Operations
• 15 years relative experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Competent in personnel management
• Canadian BST/R
• Regulatory Awareness
• H2S Alive
• WHMIS 2015
• Suit Fit & Face Fit
• Canadian Standard First Aid, CPR & Defibrillator
• Seafarers Book
• Proficiency in Designated Security Duties / Awareness
• IWCF Well Control - Level 3 Driller
• Fall Protection
• Confined Space Entry
• Fluent in English, including reading and writing
  
  

How To Apply

Your resume, relevant certifications, and a copy of your passport or permanent residency card should be sent to canadacareers@stena.com with your name and the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Please note that only Canadian citizens or Canadian Permanent Residents will be considered, no exceptions.

Resumes Must Contain The Following Information

• Personal Information - Name, Nationality, Province/Territory of Residence, Phone Number(s) with area code(s), and Email address
• Education/Training - Name and location of training institution, dates attended, name of completed program.
• Experience - Name and location of company worked for, units worked on (type and name), dates of employment, job title(s), and brief descriptions of your main duties/responsibilities while in each position.
• Offshore certificates - Attach all certificates you currently hold (that are valid) as per the "Skills, Education, and Experience" section above.
  
  

Please be advised that successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory training ahead of joining the drill ship.

Thank you for your interest in Stena Drilling. Your application will be reviewed, and we shall revert accordingly should you be shortlisted.