General Assistant

Who we are looking for

• A General Assistant to join our offshore team at Turan Drilling & Engineering, based at our Azerbaijan Offshore Rig locations.

Key details

• Location: Azerbaijan Offshore
• Contract Type: Full-time

Opportunity for all

• As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are happy to make any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
• We value all our people and their contributions and recognize the benefits we gain from the diversity that exists amongst our teams.

What we offer

• Turan Drilling & Engineering recognizes that managing talent is vital to achieving continued growth.
• We will manage career development to ensure that our employees have every opportunity to develop their skills and pursue ambitions. We promote a culture in which employees are encouraged to communicate openly and honestly on any issues, concerns, or suggestions they may have.
• If you are looking to boost your career in a business with excellent growth opportunities across the hydrocarbon and clean energy sectors, with an attractive market-rate salary on offer, contributory pension, benefits, and the opportunity to learn from great colleagues, then read on.

The benefits of being a Turan Drilling & Engineering employee

• There are many benefits to working for Turan Drilling & Engineering, from our competitive salaries to our challenging and exciting working environments.

Application process

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We care

• Our core values shape the culture and future of Turan Drilling & Engineering.

For more information, visit: Turan Drilling & Engineering

Key details about the role and the candidate

• The General Assistant is an entry-level offshore role focused on housekeeping, material handling, and providing support to drilling and deck operations while adhering to strict safety standards. The ideal candidate is physically fit, safety-focused, hardworking, and able to communicate in Azerbaijani as a priority.

You and the role

• We are looking for a motivated and reliable individual who is eager to start an offshore career in a hands-on, team-oriented environment. You will bring a strong work ethic, physical capability, and a commitment to safety while supporting drilling and deck operations.

Primary responsibilities

• Prepare drilling equipment prior to its use and maintain it while it is in storage.
• Maintain the drilling and deck areas on the installation in a clean and tidy state.
• Move drilling equipment and materials to and from the drill floor and around the installation in a safe and proper manner.
• Ensure that all tubulars are racked securely and safely.
• Assist with Platform Deck operations when instructed to do so.
• Assist with the installation and removal of BOP and wellhead equipment.
• Ensure that upon completion of a task or at the end of a work period, all equipment and tools are properly stowed.
• Carry out general housekeeping duties around rig, on pipe deck, in sack store, pump room, silo room and storage areas; i.e. cleaning and tidying-up of deck areas and stores, washing down decks, module structure and equipment and plant, maintaining paintwork, rust-scraping, priming, high-gloss painting, care of all drilling tools (cleaning, greasing, protecting, proper storing).
• Prepare tubulars for running-in (i.e. removing protectors, washing and greasing tubular threads, measuring and numbering of tubulars, assisting in running-in tubulars, etc.).
• Offloading and back loading boats where appropriate.
• Assist Deck Supervisor and mud engineer in maintaining the mud system.
• Assist cleaning of bulk silos; assist around cement unit during cementing operations and clean equipment after completion of job.
• Prepare for rig skidding, assist in rig skidding, etc. Assist in area inspections.
• Relieve Pipe Operatives of the Drill Floor as and when required.
• Engage in hand over of tasks with back-to-back General Assistants at beginning and end of shift.
• Attend pre-shift, safety, pre-phase and similar meetings on or off shift as required.
• Ensure that all equipment under his/her control complies with statutory requirements and is maintained at all times in a safe condition or otherwise completely withdrawn from service.
• Follow constantly the Group Safety Policy / Procedures.

Experience

• Offshore experience is advantageous.
• Experience in jobs related to manual dexterity, sense of balance and hand-eye coordination.

Behaviour and Skills

• The ability to take measurements and solve arithmetic problems quickly can also be required.
• Physical strength.
• Commitment to safe working practices, policies and legislation.
• Enthusiastic and hard working.
• Good interpersonal, communication and team working skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School/Higher Education - Industry recognized apprenticeship or training scheme.
• Knowledge of conversational Azerbaijani.

Interested candidates can apply by clicking the link provided in the "Apply" button.