Drilling Operator

Baker Hughes
Nairobi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: OtherEducation: associatesSkills: ["Mechanical aptitude","Safety compliance","Communication","Teamwork"]

Support safe, efficient drilling operations on the rig floor by operating mechanical and hydraulic/pneumatic drilling-floor tools and handling tubulars used to build wellbore structure. Assist with running and pulling casing, drill pipe, and tubing, inspect equipment for readiness and hazards, and coordinate movements with the driller and floorhands. Follow all drilling and client safety requirements, attend rig safety meetings, and help with rig-up/rig-down and operational documentation.

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Baker Hughes
Baker Hughes
6 months ago

Drilling Operator

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Job Summary

Support safe, efficient drilling operations on the rig floor by operating mechanical and hydraulic/pneumatic drilling-floor tools and handling tubulars used to build wellbore structure. Assist with running and pulling casing, drill pipe, and tubing, inspect equipment for readiness and hazards, and coordinate movements with the driller and floorhands. Follow all drilling and client safety requirements, attend rig safety meetings, and help with rig-up/rig-down and operational documentation.
Location: Nairobi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Operate drilling and tubular-handling equipment on the rig floor, including elevators, slips, spiders, and mechanical tools.
  • •Assist with running and pulling tubulars (casing, drill pipe, and tubing) while supporting safe alignment and connection integrity.
  • •Inspect drilling tools and equipment before, during, and after drilling to ensure readiness and identify potential failures or hazards.
  • •Communicate with the driller, rig floor operators, and supervisors to coordinate safe movement of tubulars, tools, and equipment.
  • •Follow drilling and client safety requirements, attend rig safety meetings, and support general rig-floor duties such as rig-up/rig-down and equipment troubleshooting.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Work-life BalancePrivate MedicalLife InsuranceDisability ProgramsFinancial Programs

Key Requirements

  • •General knowledge of the oil and gas industry, with exposure to drilling or tubular-handling operations.
  • •Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely operate and understand hydraulic and pneumatic tools used on drilling rigs.
  • •Experience communicating and working effectively with drilling crews, supervisors, and subcontracted personnel in high-pressure environments.
  • •A two-year technical degree (preferred) or equivalent technical training combined with field experience.
  • •Previous industry experience and product-line exposure (drilling, TRS, rig operations) with the ability to follow procedures and maintain safety compliance.
Experience:Oil and gasDrillingRig operationsTubular handling
Education:Associate's
Skills:Mechanical aptitudeSafety complianceCommunicationTeamwork

Company Brief

Baker Hughes
Provides oilfield equipment, technologies, and services for the energy industry, including drilling, production, and industrial solutions. Serves upstream, midstream, and downstream customers worldwide with products and services focused on efficiency and reliability.
Industry: Energy Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Houston, United States
Founded: 1907
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