Assistant Driller

4 weeks ago


Aberdeen, United Kingdom Acteon Group Ltd Full time

LDD, part of Acteon Group, is a marine and subsea foundation specialist working in the Offshore Renewables, Oil and Gas and Offshore Construction sectors. Using our extensive in-field experience, we design, engineer, build and operate world class pile-installation, lifting equipment and drilling equipment to deliver tubular foundations of any size, in any geology, anywhere.

LDD Ltd will be supporting an Offshore Wind Project located in France, by delivering a subsea drill system designed to create large diameter holes up to 9.5m in diameter in the seabed and install casing structures for the installation of tubular monopile foundations.

The drill system will be of a new design and build. We are recruiting for a Assistant Driller to join on a rotational basis for a 12 month fixed term contract/contractor basis.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the management and execution of LDD site operations under your direct control in a safe and efficient manner
  • Safe operation of all plant, equipment and technical services under your control
  • Adherence and updating of plant and equipment maintenance schedules
  • Assist the driller with safe operation of LDD reverse circulation drilling equipment within its specific capabilities
  • Contribute to assemble and disassemble drill rig and associated equipment and hydraulically commission as required
  • Assist with troubleshooting drilling operations
  • Service and maintain drilling and associated equipment as required and directed by the driller
  • Participate in the set-up, development and growth of Large Diameter Drilling Ltd to be the market leader in large diameter drilling services in the Oil and Gas Industry and other construction related industries
  • Participate, as required, in the development of the design and equipment new build or purchase as required
  • Compliance with operational method statements, Risk assessments and project or task specific QHSE documentation
  • Work 4-6 week rotations on a 7 day a week/ 12 hour a day shift pattern


Requirements

  • Demonstrable history of marine drilling operations and foundation installation in an offshore environment
  • Proven operational knowledge of subsea drilling systems, particularly with an HMI interface
  • Experienced in the use and maintenance of electrical/hydraulic systems
  • Experience of working to a pre-defined works program in challenging circumstances
  • Able to maintain accurate daily reports pertaining to drill records and daily activities
  • IT literate
  • English speaking
  • GWO training essential
  • WAH essential
  • OGUK Medical essential
  • Heavy lifting operational/supervisory experience preferred
  • Mechanical/hydraulic fitting experience preferred
  • Welding experience preferred
  • MEWP/Cherry picker license preferred


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