At H&P, our people are our strength.
At a Glance:
Helmerich & Payne (Australia) Drilling Pty Ltd. (“H&P Australia”), a subsidiary of Helmerich & Payne, Inc., brings the expertise and advanced drilling technology of its parent company to the Australian market. With a focus on quality, innovation, and safety, H&P Australia is well-equipped to meet the unique challenges of drilling operations in Australia.
One of the key offerings of H&P Australia is its FlexRig® and FlexRig® technology. These rigs are known for their flexibility, improved performance, and enhanced safety. The super-spec FlexRig, part of the AC-drive FlexRig® fleet, is specifically designed for the exploration and development of unconventional gas resources. With greater power and capacity than other rigs in Australia, it enables increased operational efficiency, the ability to drill longer wells safely, and customization for different drilling scenarios.
In addition to its advanced drilling rigs, H&P Australia provides a range of technology solutions to address oilfield challenges and improve drilling outcomes. These integrated technologies include FlexB2D® 2.0 Technology, FlexTorque® Technology, StallAssist® Technology, Autodriller Pro Control System, DrillScan® Technology, and Digital Roadmap. These solutions can optimize drilling performance, mitigate tool damage, and can help prevent failures.
H&P’s strong reputation, commitment to safety, and cutting-edge technology make H&P Australia an excellent partner for companies in the Australian drilling industry.
H&P Australia is seeking a Driller for our Beetaloo Basin (0852) drilling project. The primary duties will include but are not limited to the following:
Ensure the safe operation of the drill rig, related equipment and personnel that come directly under their control and complies with federal, state and territory health, safety and environmental legislation
1. Supervise and provide expectations, goals, and training for work crew personnel regarding rigging up or rigging down, day to day operations, and company policies and procedures
2. Supervise operations to ensure compliance with safety guidelines and established procedures by their assigned rig crew
3. Maintain drilling rigs, vehicles, and storage yards in clean and proper order
4. Prepare and submit drilling operations reports
5. Ensure safety equipment is in proper working order and in the appropriate locations
6. Supervise repairs of equipment
7. Operate rig and systems from control panel to maximize drilling and tripping efficiency; supervise operations on the rig floor
8. Monitor and ensure proper well control practices are followed as per H&P operating procedure
9. Monitors the performance of the mud pumps and performs exchange of expendable items as required, as well as general maintenance of pumps
10. Properly locks out and tags equipment on mud system during repairs and other activities that require isolation of equipment
11. Oversee condition and basic analysis of drilling fluid in active and reserve mud system of rig as per the direction of customer and customer supplies service companies
12. Monitor pit (mud tank) fluid level, transfer fluids in and out of rig mud system, maintain the condition of the solids control equipment and high and low pressure piping, arrange valves of all tanks and associated pumping equipment, and monitor the flow output from well bore to mud system
13. Analyze and oversee drilling operations including safety and recommends changes in procedures to meet goals and objectives
14. Plan and direct team to erect, dismantle, and move drilling rigs
15. Plan delivery of drilling tools, fuel, water, and other supplies for use at drill site
16. Inspect rig and submit rig condition reports; monitor the conditions of drilling rigs and equipment to ensure preventive maintenance procedures are followed
17. Evaluate well bore to determine result of drilling
18. Ensure compliance with all relevant H&P policies
19. Provide regular updates and reports and works closely with site management
20. Complete Workday trainings as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
21. Demonstrates core values and safety standards according to the H&P way
22. Proficient with Microsoft: World, Excel, Outlook and H&P applications
23. Proven leadership skills and be a team player
24. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
25. Commitment to H&P’s Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and C.A.R.E. processes (COACH people-based safety, Compass Cards, LifeBelts, JSAs, hotwork, confined space entry, lock-out/tag-out, dropped object prevention, etc.) with a proven track record of compliance
26. Flexible and adaptable, able to overcome and solve problems
27. Ability to consult with crews and optimize safety and productivity outcomes
28. Ability to effectively work across diverse cultural environments and accepting of cultural norms
Australia-specific Considerations:
29. Leads, understands and applies local, territory, state and federal statutory obligations
30. Apply relevant Australian legislation as it pertains to Drilling, HSE obligations and expectations, reporting, audit
31. Ability to effectively work in indigenous environments
Qualifications:
32. High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
33. 3+ years of rig drilling experience
34. Minimum of 2 years FlexRig® and FlexRig® technology experience
35. Working 21 x 21 Including Daily 15 minute PT Safety Meetings, 12 hour work days, and (2) 1 hour Rig Manager Safety Trainings per hitch
36. Ability to pass Australian required and legislated drilling and HSE certification for onshore Drillers
Salary Range $136,875 – $173,375
Thank you for your interest in joining our team!