Drilling Rig Operator (Drilling Superintendent) at Embu County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembling and disassembling rigs and equipment at various site by connecting drill pipes, casings, power cables and drill heads.
• Working closely with an experienced driller to regulate, control, service pumps and drill ‘equipment.
• Undertaking routine maintenance and repair under the supervision of the experienced driller.
• Manage the table, drilling mast and safety the other workers.
• Developing and designing vertical and horizontal drilling programs including casings, drill strings/bottom hole assembly, mud, air, bits and all directional components,
• Hydraulics optimization and bit selection.
• Daily drilling operations.
• Problem analysis and trouble shooting.
• Providing operational support when needed.
• Cost and drilling efficiency tracking and reporting.
• Promoting and ensuring exemplary health, safety and environmental practices.
• Conducting post-well analysis to determine areas for improvement.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:-

• Have served in the grade of Senior Drilling Inspector for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Be in possession of a Diploma in Water Engineering or Ground Water Engineering from a recognized institution or any other approved equivalent qualifications.
• Be able to do both mud and air drilling.
• Be able to interpret hydrogeological survey.
• Be able to do borehole design after drilling.
• Be able to do trouble shooting basic and maintenance.
• Valid driving license Class BCE and above.