Drilling Rig Operator (Re-advertisement) at Embu County Government

Job Description

Embu County Profile Embu County Government headed by H.E Governor Martin Wambora is one of the 47 counties in Kenya which came into operation after the March 4 General Election.

VACANCY NO. CPSB 34/24 (E)

Terms of Service: Three Years Contract

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 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 todo 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.