Rotary drill operators are hard to find these days, working on the oil rigs is a hard but rewarding career. Good operators can expect to earn a good salary offshore on the oil rigs.
You may have to work away from home on a rotation basis which would have to be taken into account when you are thinking about your new career.
It depends who you work for but a rotation could be 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off. Sometimes your working rotation could be 3 weeks on 3 weeks off.
This is something will find out when you make contact with the oil company or most likely the EPC company which is Engineering Procurement Construction company who is commissioned to build or revamp the rig.
Rotary Drilling Operator Roles
Process Engineering Jobs have vacancies for drilling operators and may have something of interest for you.
This an excellent opportunity for a Senior Drilling Engineer with experience in offshore projects to add value to this organization and help them grow.
You will personally be involved in the moulding of the drilling team and be expected to accept responsibility and handle simultaneous tasks.
The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in an international operations company.
The candidate should be adept at working in a diverse team and in problem solving drilling scenarios.
Teamwork is essential for being a drilling operator, hard workers are required who are willing to give their all for the team.
Requirements Of Drilling Operator:- Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent
- 15+ years in a drilling engineering position (minimum 10 as a senior drilling engineer with an operator)
- Experience in planning and design as well as execution of the drilling operations
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to work autonomously and independently
Salary and Benefits will depend on the relevant experience of each candidate.
My client is a true Oil and Gas leader offering you this lead role where you would use your offshore drilling skills to drive major projects forward.
Within this role, you will be at the forefront of cutting edge projects working in a challenging, varied and flexible environment!
Rotary Drill Operator Video
We found this helpful video from Mark Steiner over at careers.org which shows you a brief overview of the daily life of an offshore drilling operator. Yes it can be tough, but at the same time very rewarding.
Rotary Drill Operators Twitter Talk
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