OFFSHORE RIG OPPORTUNITIES

 

LIAISONMAN

            Qualification

a.       BS in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering with seven (7) years of experience in drilling engineering and operations or High School Degree or equivalent with thirteen (13) years experience in Drilling Engineering and Operations.

b.       Skill and expertise in deviated drilling including short radius horizontal wells.

c.       Offshore jackup drilling experience with in depth knowledge of top drive units, Measurement While Drilling (MWD) technology and oil base muds.

d.       Experience in drilling high pressure / high temperature wells as deep as 17,000 feet with heavy mud weights as high as 165 PCF in high H2S concentrations of 20%.

e.        A current certificate in Blowout Prevention (BOP) and well control.

f.         Have a valid driving license or a Saudi Arab Government acceptable international license to drive SAUDI ARAMCO vehicles.

 

 

PETROLEUM ENGINEERS

            Qualification

a.       BS in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering

b.       A minimum of ten – fifteen (10 – 15) years of experience in drilling engineering and operations

c.        Have expertise in all phases of drilling & workover engineering, including but not limited to, drill string design, casing design, drilling fluids, cementing, fishing, wellheads, testing, and completion of vertical and horizontal oil and high pressure deep gas wells.

d.       Must possess strong analytical and computer skills, and have the ability to perform in depth technical studies related to drilling and workover operations.  

 

 

RIG ELECTRICIANS

Qualification

a.      High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Associates Degree from a fully accredited technical college

Manufacturers training courses, a minimum of two of the following:

Ross Hill SCR Systems

IPS SCR System

Baylor SCR Systems and Brake Controllers

PLC (Programmable Logic Controls

Caterpillar Engine controls

Martin/Decker Instrumentation

Air conditioning & Refrigeration training curse

b.      Minimum of 15 years in the electrical field with not less than 10 years experience in the Oil/Gas drilling industry.

c.      Have an extensive knowledge of all electrical test equipment associated with the electrical maintenance of drilling rigs, i.e. VOM, digital multimeters, oscilloscope, meggers, phase rotation detectors, etc.

d.      Have a working knowledge of computers with a minimum capability of using Microsoft programs such as word, outlook, and excel.

e.      Familiar with API, ABS, IEEE, & SOLAS standards.

f.        Have good leadership skills with the ability to perform on-the-job training for Rig Electricians and Trainees.

g.      Have the communication skills necessary to submit reports, complete forms and converse with supervisors and management.

 

 

RIG SAFETY ADVISORS

Qualification

a.      BS in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

b.      Have a minimum of seven years of related experience in rig safety.

c.      Have a valid certificate in BOP/Well control and other safety related courses.

d.   Have a valid driving license or a Saudi Arab government acceptable international license to drive SAUDI ARAMCO vehicles

 

 

RIG MECHANICS

Qualification

a.      Have a minimum of ten years of experience in operating and maintaining diesel/electric rig components and related equipment, including Top Drive.

b.      Have a working knowledge of other crafts and operations such as welding, pipefitting, crane operations, plumbing carpentry etc.

c.      Have the capability of reading and understanding mechanical blueprints, equipment spare parts and service manuals.

d.      Have ability to supervise, motivate, train and coordinate subordinates.

e.      Be fluent in spoken and written English

f.        Colloquial Arabic is desirable but not required. 

g.      Familiar with oilfield terminology.

h.      Have a working knowledge of drilling operation to ensure knowledgeable recommendations/decisions are made to minimize interruption of rig operations.

i.        Must be willing to work and live in isolated locations under drilling camp conditions.

j.         Have a valid driving license or a Saudi Arab government acceptable international license to drive SAUDI ARAMCO vehicles.  

 

 

SENIOR DRILLERS

Qualification

a.      Requires a comprehension of English to follow oral and written orders.

b.      Have a minimum of six years rotary rig experience as a driller.

c.       Must be able to work at extreme heights without abnormal fears.

d.      Familiar with drilling tools and equipment, drilling practices and procedures,

e.      Must be holding a valid supervisory IWCF or Well Cap Well Control certificate.  

 

ASSISTANT DRILLERS

Qualification

a.      Requires a comprehension of English to follow oral and written orders.

b.      Have a minimum of eight years rotary rig experience, three of which as assistant driller.

c.      Must be able to work at extreme heights without abnormal fears.

d.      Familiar with drilling tools and equipment, drilling practices and procedures,

e.      Must be holding a valid  IWCF or Well Cap Well Control certificate.  

 

DERRICK MEN

Qualification

a.      Have a minimum of four years training on the job and experience as a rig man, including both floor and derrick work.

b.      Must able to understand work directions in English.

c.      Familiar with the nomenclature of rotary drilling equipment.

d.      Must possess physical stamina.

e.      Have a good sense of balance and coordination to be able to work safely at heights in excess of 100’.

f.        Willing to perform hard and hazardous work under extreme weather conditions involved in drilling wells and living at isolated well sites.  

 

BARGE ENGINEERS

Qualification

a.      Have a minimum of five years experience as a barge engineer on a jack-up barge.

b.   Be fluent in spoken and written English.

 

CRANE OPERATORS

Qualification

a.   EDUCATION: English - E6B; Math - Industrial MI; completion of rigging and advanced boom attachment specialty course.

b.   EXPERIENCE: Minimum of nine (9) years experience in operating all types of basic and advanced mobile hydraulic cranes inclusive of 1800 hours of documented 'accident-free crane operation as Crane Operator II. If job assignment includes operation of Lattice Boom Crane, operator must complete 200 documented hours of Lattice Boom Crane Operation.

c.   LICENSE: Valid Saudi Arab Government Heavy Equipment License; valid Saudi Arab Government 2X license.

d.   CERTIFICATION: Saudi Aramco specialized Crane Operator certification; Saudi Aramco Lattice Boom Crane Operator Certification, if job assignment includes operation of Lattice Boom Crane.

e.   LANGUAGE: Ability to receive and understand work directions in English; ability to read and understand load charts in English or Arabic.

 

RIG SUPERINTENDENTS

            Qualification

a.       Minimum BS Degree in Petroleum Engineering.

b.       A minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in drilling engineering and operations.

c.        Have a current certificate in BOP and well control.

d.        Have a valid driving license or a Saudi Arab Government acceptable international license to drive SAUDI ARAMCO vehicles.