Driller (Australia)

At H&P, our people are our strength.

These roles are located in -  Perth Basin, Tasmania, Beetaloo Basin, McArthur Basin, Mereenie, Amadeus Basin, South Nicholson Basin, Bowen Basin, Surat Basin, Cooper Basin, Canning Basin , Otway Basin, Hunter Valley

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.

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

• 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
• Supervise operations to ensure compliance with safety guidelines and established procedures by their assigned rig crew
• Maintain drilling rigs, vehicles, and storage yards in clean and proper order
• Prepare and submit drilling operations reports
• Ensure safety equipment is in proper working order and in the appropriate locations
• Supervise repairs of equipment
• Operate rig and systems from control panel to maximize drilling and tripping efficiency; supervise operations on the rig floor
• Monitor and ensure proper well control practices are followed as per H&P operating procedure 
• Monitors the performance of the mud pumps and performs exchange of expendable items as required, as well as general maintenance of pumps
• Properly locks out and tags equipment on mud system during repairs and other activities that require isolation of equipment
• 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
• 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
• Analyze and oversee drilling operations including safety and recommends changes in procedures to meet goals and objectives
• Plan and direct team to erect, dismantle, and move drilling rigs
• Plan delivery of drilling tools, fuel, water, and other supplies for use at drill site
• Inspect rig and submit rig condition reports; monitor the conditions of drilling rigs and equipment to ensure preventive maintenance procedures are followed
• Evaluate well bore to determine result of drilling
• Ensure compliance with all relevant H&P policies 
• Provide regular updates and reports and works closely with site management
• Complete Workday trainings as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates core values and safety standards according to the H&P way
• Proficient with Microsoft: World, Excel, Outlook and H&P applications 
• Proven leadership skills and be a team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• 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
• Flexible and adaptable, able to overcome and solve problems
• Ability to consult with crews and optimize safety and productivity outcomes
• Ability to effectively work across diverse cultural environments and accepting of cultural norms

Australia-specific Considerations:

• Leads, understands and applies local, territory, state and federal statutory obligations
• Apply relevant Australian legislation as it pertains to Drilling, HSE obligations and expectations, reporting, audit
• Ability to effectively work in indigenous environments

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• 3+ years of rig drilling experience
• Minimum of 2 years FlexRig® and FlexRig® technology experience
• 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
• Ability to pass Australian required and legislated drilling and HSE certification for onshore Drillers 

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!