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Operations Onshore
Posted 3 weeks ago
JOB OBJECTIVE:
To complete successful Onshore oil and/or gas wells within production targets, costs and to the satisfaction of the client, company management and within compliance of applicable regulations.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Always conducts all works activities in a safe and environmentally responsible manner by not taking on any task(s) that are perceived to be unsafe.
- Manages and directs the daily activities of the on-tour drilling department and other key department heads in accordance with client goals and within Company guidelines/policy.
- Notify rig move contractor by email for tentative date & time of rig release to ensure adequate planning for rig release.
- Ensure that necessary rig move permit & PTW has been obtained prior to rig move.
- Visit and assess new location well in advance to identify deficiency of new location & report to Rig Manager
- Perform procedures for circulating kick out in accordance with the wait and weight or driller's method or concurrent procedures.
- Ensure that adequate levels of inventory for the drilling system equipment are maintained, accurately inventoried, and preserved.
- Monitor day to day operating cost & maintain the operating cost to be within the planned budget.
- Maintain appropriate well control certification and operate the drilling unit in accordance with safe well control practices to ensure compliance with GDI drilling standards, local regulatory requirements, and interactional standards.
- Preferably High school graduate
- I.W.C.F. certificate
Job Features
| Job Category | Full Time |
| Location | Onshore |
| Position Level | Senior |
Operations Offshore
Posted 1 month ago
JOB OBJECTIVE:
To provide HSE technical monitoring/coaching/mentoring and assistance to rig/ asset management on compliance with applicable state and international regulations, GDI programs and policies to enhance employee awareness of HSE awareness and to enable them to fulfil their HSE responsibilities.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Conduct HSE induction for crew and visitors to the rig/asset depending on the job duties being carried out at that time.
- Coach GDI employees & 3rd party personnel on safe work practices on board the respective Rig or Asset.
- Monitor and implement environmental legal requirements/regulation to ensure the rig is in compliance with health, safety and environmental laws, standards, and regulations of governmental agencies.
- Maintain environmental documentation and records as required by regulation to support permit compliance and other requirements.
- Conduct visual inspection of the H2S equipment & BA system to ensure that this essential equipment is in working condition 24/7. Report any defects/issues to H2S Technician (if assigned) or to mechanic/person responsible.
- Provide support as necessary to enhance safe helicopter take off and landing on board the rig/ asset if no other person available as trained HLO onboard.
- Maintain files and prepare required electronic and written reports/risk statistics including weekly, monthly, annual and environment reports and other related reports so that management can plan accordingly.
- Perform other duties as assigned by direct HSE Supervisor in order to ensure that flow of work is continuous and adequate relief is provided.
- Leads the continual improvement process of GDI and applicable client’s HSE programs on-board.
- Assist in the implementation and improvement of IMS programs.
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline or preferable in HSE or Engineering
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)
Job Features
| Job Category | Full Time |
Operations Offshore
Posted 3 months ago
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Operates various forms of technical communications systems, line and electronic including radio/telephone as HF, VHF, UHF and microwave bands to send and receive a variety of messages from the drilling rig to Doha, vessels and other locations.
- Receives written or verbal radio messages from supervisor or directly from user units, files and distributes such messages verbally through radio equipment or landlines to various company locations, ships and helicopters.
- Receives weather report daily and makes observation of sea condition as required by supervisor. Ensures broadcast to sea craft, helicopter and other concerned personnel.
- Receives and dispatches urgent material belonging to company and client by helicopters and follow up same
- Providing radio communication linkage between assigned drilling rig, Doha vessels and various other locations on assigned night shift.
- Ensures prompt action in all emergency cases by carrying out his tasks in accordance with GDI’s procedure on emergency calls.
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- Completion of Secondary (12 years) education/ Diploma.
- GMDSS Radio License.
- Experience in Drilling companies in GCC.
- Excellent communication skills (written and spoken English)
- Technical understanding of emergency responses.
- 3 - 5 years' experience in radio communications or qualification with a radio operator license.
Job Features
| Job Category | Full Time |
| Location | Offshore Rig |
| Position Level | Junior |
Operations Offshore
Posted 7 months ago
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- To plan and organize preventive and corrective maintenance of all electronics equipment and control system in the operations to keep the rig fully operational with high reliability while ensuring a safe working place.
- Assure the responsibility of the respective rig’s hydraulic maintenance to ensure maximum rig output with minimum hazards.
- Operate the electronics and control systems, its interface system into the electrical system, including VFD controlled electrical power so as to obtain maximum output generation within time and cost limits.
- Maintain the electronics system via continuous checks and tests to ensure conformity with GDI’s maintenance and safety standards.
- Organize, schedule and allocate manpower resources for shutdown and turnaround work related to Electronics equipment in accordance with rig shut down and turnaround plans.
- Acquire maintenance checklists from the PMS (Preventive Maintenance System) and ensure that it meets the listed requirements and perform the monthly preventive maintenance in order to ensure conformity with safety and performance standards.
- Review the inventory of spare parts and reduce the dormant stock to optimum levels so as to reduce the inventory carrying cost.
- Order critical spare parts needed for rig equipment to ensure equipment can be run at short notice.
- Ensure proper reporting to Rig Maintenance Supervisor / Technical Manager. Particular emphasis on maintenance reporting and equipment failure root cause investigation.
- Diploma in Electronics / Instrumentation / Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- 5 years in a similar position.
- Compex Training
- PLC COURSEfor Rig System
- VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) system
- Amphion /Cyber Base and equivalent systems
- Jacking systems /Fixation systems controls
- Engines and power systems controls
- NOV drilling package or equivalent
- UPSs different capacities and different types
- Communication, Radio and telephone systems
- Fire and Gas systems
- ESD systems
- Class survey requirement
- Rig maintenance and inspection
- Tank gauging systems
- Vessel monitoring systems
- Cranes load monitoring systems.
Job Features
| Job Category | Full Time |
| Location | JV Offshore Rig |
| Position Level | Senior |
Operations Offshore
Posted 10 months ago
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- To plan and organize preventive and corrective maintenance of all hydraulics and control equipment in operation to keep the rig fully operational with high reliability while ensuring a safe working place.
- Assure the responsibility of the respective rig’s hydraulic maintenance to ensure maximum rig output with minimum hazards.
- Maintain the hydraulics system via continuous checks and tests to ensure conformity with GDI’s maintenance and safety standards.
- Organize, schedule and allocate manpower resources for shutdown and turnaround work related tohydraulic equipment in accordance with rig shut down and turnaround plans.
- Acquire maintenance checklists from the PMS (Preventive Maintenance System) and ensure that it meets the listed requirements and perform the monthly preventive maintenance in order to ensure conformity with safety and performance standards.
- Review the inventory of spare parts and reduce the dormant stock to optimum levels so as to reduce the inventory carrying cost.
- Order critical spare parts needed for rig equipment to ensure equipment can be run at short notice.
- Ensure proper reporting to Rig Maintenance Supervisor / Technical Manager. Particular emphasis on maintenance reporting and equipment failure root cause investigation.
- Qualified in Hydraulic / Fluid Control or equivalent field / industry experience.
- Demonstrated experience in similar role with relevant systems and equipment.
- 5 years in a similar experience.
Job Features
| Job Category | Full Time |
| Location | JV Offshore Rig |
| Position Level | Senior |
Operations Offshore
Posted 11 months ago
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Assure the responsibility of the respective rig’s electronics maintenance so as to ensure maximum rig output with minimum hazards.
- Operate the electronics system, its interface system into the electrical system, including VFD controlled electrical power so as to obtain maximum output generation within time and cost limits.
- Acquire maintenance checklists from the PMS (Preventive Maintenance System) and ensure that it meets the listed requirements and perform the monthly preventive maintenance in order to ensure conformity with safety and performance standards.
- Report immediately any PMS deviation to assure complying to rig systems.
- Review the inventory of spare parts and reduce the dormant stock to optimum levels so as to reduce the inventory carrying cost.
- Continuously apply spot checks an operating electronics equipment to ensure availability and capability to handle upcoming operations.
- 5 years in a similar position
- Independent working skills
- Electrical Preventive Maintenance skills
- Computer skills
- Fluent in English Language (reading/writing/speaking
- Compex Training
- PLC COURSE for Rig System
- VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) system
- Amphion /Cyber Base and equivalent systems
- Jacking systems /Fixation systems controls
- Engines and power systems controls
Job Features
| Job Category | Full Time |
| Location | JV Offshore Rig |
| Position Level | Senior |
Operations Offshore
Posted 11 months ago
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Assume the responsibility of the respective rig’s electrical maintenance so as to ensure maximum rig output with minimum hazards.
- Conduct continuous checks and tests in order to maintain the electrical system in conformity with GDI’s maintenance and safety standards.
- Operate the electrical system and SCRC (silicon control rectifier system), including generation of electrical power so as to obtain maximum output generation within time and cost limits.
- Organize, schedule and allocate manpower resources for shutdown and turnaround work related to electrical equipment in accord with rig shutdown and turnaround plans.
- Review the inventory of spare parts and reduce the dormant stock to optimum levels so as to reduce the inventory carrying cost.
- Continuously apply spot checks on operating electrical equipment to ensure availability and capability to handle upcoming operations.
- Conducts all works activities in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by not taking on any task(s) that are perceived to be unsafe.
- Complies with the company QHSE Management system.
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
- Formal qualification is required for HSE reasons.
- 5 years in a similar position.
- Technical knowledge of rig electrical equipment.
- Ability of working unsupervised.
Job Features
| Job Category | Full Time |
| Location | JV Offshore Rig |
| Position Level | Senior |
Operations Offshore, Rumailah
Posted 12 months ago
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
First Aid and Medical Treatment:
- Provide general first aid and medical care to personnel on-board in order to ensure the level of medical care meets the company standards, this includes dealing with cuts and abrasions, making and changing dressings and giving tetanus injections and coordinates with OHA regarding treatment plan.
- Maintain stock of first aid and medical supplies as per the GDI’s approved list and initiate necessary requisition orders to replenish such stock.
- Participates in presenting employee induction/training programs as when required and advises department management on upgrading the training systems with regard to Health, Safety & Environmental issues.
- Prepares equipment and documentation for random inspections by GDI and GDI clients when required.
- Conduct site inspections and Audits on the Mobile Offshore Unit (MOU/MODU) managing GDI audit schedule.
- Conduct spot checks of work areas and ensure everyone knows the hazards and risk associated with certain tasks that are undertaken on-board.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (4 years) or Diploma in Nursing (3 years after graduation from high school/12 years) with 2 years clinical experience after registration and licensing as registered nurse in home country.
- Qualifications in alternative medicine physiotherapy, Homeopathy, Ayurvedic are not acceptable.
- Passed the PROMETRIC exams for General Scope Nurse by QCHP
- Have attended and be in possession of certificate ACLS (advanced critical life Support) and ITLS (international Trauma Life Support) or other similar training as required. However, such training shall be completed in Qatar during probation period.
- The applicant shall be currently registered and licensed within the country of origin.
- ALS (Advanced Life Support)
- ITLS (International Trauma Life Support)
Job Features
| Job Category | Full Time |
| Location | Rumailah |
| Position Level | Senior |
Operations Offshore
Posted 1 year ago
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Conducts all works activities in line with GDI GOAL ZER0 initiative, to stay safe and be environmentally responsible at all times by not taking on any task(s) that are perceived to be unsafe.
- Takes the correct action if the well bore shows warning signs of reducing over balance or indicators of a kick.
- Operate the drilling controls while observing gauges and other aids to apply appropriate weight on bit, rotation and drill pipe pressure to drill ahead. Drills the hole using good oilfield practice to the required depth including calculating the volume of drilling fluid and required pre-kick estimate of materials needed.
- Monitors the string in terms of quality performance. Ensures that proper maintenance and handling is observed, always on the lookout to detect anomalies such as kicks, pressure losses and abnormal torque.
- Organises routine maintenance and repairs of all drilling equipment and checks their condition and quantity of required tools to ensure that the equipment being used are in optimum condition. Includes, ensuring that drill string is properly handled and maintained, carrying out complete weekly check on the derrick and substructure.
- Completion of Secondary (12 years) education
- Valid I.W.C.F. certificate (Drillers Level for Surface Bop Stack)
- Applicable short training courses: Fire Fighting and Survival H2S, ALERT, Accident Prevention, BOP, Well Kick Control and Prevention.
- 8 years rig experience, at least 3 years as driller in Amphion drilling systems, cyber chair JU2000.
Job Features
| Job Category | Full Time |
| Location | JV Operation Rig |
| Position Level | Senior |
JOB OBJECTIVE:
To supervise and participate in the rig floor activities on an assigned rig to ensure timely, environmentally friendly, and safe execution of the established drilling / completion / work-over program.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Supervises the activities of assigned personnel on the rig floor to ensure that all drilling activities are conducted as per approved plan and the function is performed at the level established by management for the position
- Operate the drilling controls while observing gauges and other aids to apply appropriate weight on bit, rotation and drill pipe pressure to drill ahead. Drills the hole using good oilfield practice to the required depth including calculating the volume of drilling fluid and required pre-kick estimate of materials needed
- Monitors the string in terms of quality performance. Ensures that proper maintenance and handling is observed, always on the lookout to detect anomalies such as kicks, pressure losses and abnormal torque
- Co-ordinates the use of draw-works to run or pull drill pipe while observing the actions of the Derrick-man and rig floor-man to ensure their safety. Controls the speed of the pipe during tripping by lowering or withdrawing to allow for safe operations on the rig floor and maintain stability in the well
- Monitors and controls the mud activities to obtain proper mud volume, mud quality and sufficient pressure for continuous drilling. Includes directing routine maintenance of the pump room and auxiliary mud equipment
- Maintains primary well control with the use of the correct fluid weights in the well bore that the hydrostatic pressure of the well is maintained above pore pressure
- Maintains primary well control with the use of the correct fluid weights in the well bore that the hydrostatic pressure of the well is maintained above pore pressure.
- Reports any downhole issues and trends swiftly to the tool pusher
- Supervises the installation, functioning, pressure testing of the rig BOP and accumulator control system.
- Completion of Secondary (12 years) education
- Valid I.W.C.F. certificate (Drillers Level for Surface Bop Stack)
- Applicable short training courses: Fire Fighting and Survival H2S, ALERT, Accident Prevention, BOP, Well Kick Control and Prevention
- 8 years’ onshore rig experience with minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Driller.
Job Features
| Job Category | Full Time |
JOB OBJECTIVE:
To assist and participate in various activities on assigned drilling rig to meet drilling/work-over program. Includes working under the direction of Crane Operator and Barge Operator, assisting in all loading unloading operations including transfer of cargo on board the rig such as drill pipe, casing, drilling tools, chemicals, pallets, cargo cages, cargo baskets, oil drums, conducting housekeeping activities and adhering to company safety regulations.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Performs general cleaning duties rig as directed, including washing and painting of floors, rails, structures and carries out needle gunning, sandblasting, priming and painting of areas to maintain area of work in a clean and orderly manner.
- Assists Derrick-man in chemicals mixing activities including basic operation and maintenance of mud hopper to aid the drilling process. Assists on the rig floor in numerous activities as part of his continuing development.
- Assists in all loading and unloading activities from trucks or barges including transfer of cargo on board the rig such as drill pipe, casing, drilling tools, chemicals, pallets, cargo cages, cargo baskets, oil drums; to be familiar with safe slinging practices, load rating of different sizes of lifting equipment and crane operators signaling methods.
- Familiarizes himself with general rig safety rules and ensures that equipment and machinery are used in a safe way.
- Take an active part in GDI STOP program.
- Use of safety harness and riding belts, man riding.
- Perform any other similar or related duties such as assisting in rig moves, tying of equipment and stores as assigned by direct supervisor.
- Completion of 9 years (primary) education
- 1 year experience in similar job.
Job Features
| Job Category | Full Time |
Operations Onshore
Posted 2 years ago
JOB OBJECTIVE:
Carries out routine checks and minor maintenance/repair duties on engines and other mechanical equipment and tools on assigned onshore/offshore drilling rig and assists in major repairs and overhauls. Assists in rig moves and monitors engines and machinery in the absence of Chief Mechanic. To undertake the duties of the Mechanic (Rig) during short periods of the Chief Mechanic’s absence, for whatever reason and including emergency situations.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Undertakes the routine maintenance and servicing of engines and ancillary equipment according to schedules, checklist and specific requirements. Duties include changing oils, cleaning strainers and filters and greasing and topping up hydraulic oils as required. Keeps engine rooms, engines, pumps, tools; clean and tidy.
- Undertakes non-routine minor repairs to engines and ancillary equipment and reports all mechanical faults including those that are beyond capabilities or require use of shore/workshop facilities.
- Assists in routine and non-routine major repairs and overhauls of engines, pumps, generators, hydraulic machinery and other mechanical equipment.
- Maintains engine room equipment at optimal running conditions as instructed. Includes dismantling, cleaning, re-assembling and re-commissioning various engine components, such as fuel oil centrifuge, raw/fresh water filters, bilge pump strainers and the like. Isolates such units prior to commencement by closing correct valves. Uses acid to clean heat exchangers
- Observes rig safety rules and procedures and watches for unsafe practices, oil spillage, and leaking pipes. Includes ensuring that appropriate work permits are issued for all maintenance and repair work, covering oil spills with absorbent materials and working in dangerous areas as necessary.
- Always conducts all works activities in a safe and environmentally responsible manner by not taking on any task(s) that are perceived to be unsafe.
- Complies with the company QHSE Management system.
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- 3 years in a similar position
- Capable of working with minimum supervision.
Job Features
| Job Category | Full Time |