Seadrill
Seadrill is a deepwater drilling contractor that provides offshore drilling services to the oil and gas industry.
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- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Type
- Full-time
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2026
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at Seadrill
SAFETY AT SEADRILL
Our goal is to ensure that ‘nobody gets hurt' whilst performing their job.
Everyone at Seadrill has a part to play in meeting our safety commitment.
Through strong leadership and personal responsibility from all employees, we take a systematic approach to identifying, managing and preventing the hazards involved in our day to day operations.
Nothing is more important to us than the health, safety and security of our workforce and the communities in which we operate and behaving responsibly towards our shared environment.
We are vigilant, disciplined and always looking out for one another. We have developed and embedded a strong safety culture onshore and offshore, fostered by all employees, who each have a personal responsibility and the authority to put an immediate stop to the job if they believe it to be unsafe.
Everyone at Seadrill is accountable for helping to build this culture of care. This includes:
- Compliance with the Seadrill Code of Conduct and Fight Against Corruption.
- Compliance with applicable internal and external governing requirements.
- Non-compliances are promptly acted on and reported to the direct supervisor.
- The standard for tidiness and cleanness is adhered to.
- Good and clear communications with all involved parties.
SEADRILL BEHAVIORAL FRAMEWORK
In Seadrill, setting the standard is not just about what we deliver, but how
we deliver it. We co-created our Behavioral Framework with our employees,
where we identified four key competencies that define our culture and help us
to live our values. Our behaviors are embedded in the way we work and support
and guide us day to day:
- Drive & Ownership
- Change & Forward Thinking
- Communication & Collaboration
- Service Delivery
**DIVERSITY **
This position is also for people with disabilities.
We recognize that our people are key to helping us to achieve our vision, so we have fostered a culture that encourages, supports and celebrates diversity of all kinds. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we operate in.
JOIN SEADRILL
We value our people and want to retain them. So, we offer a competitive
package built around an attractive base salary and a range of benefits
tailored to your location.
Join Seadrill. Own the Opportunity.
Responsible for the safe and efficient execution of all managed pressure drilling operations.
Responsible for/ensure:
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Monitoring and follow-up on ongoing MPD well and drilling activities.
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Assisting the DSL during emergency well operations paralysis or well control situations during MPD operations.
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Operations do not exceed the limitations of the unit, well, or MPD equipment.
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Operational progress pertaining to MPD is reported to the DSL, Client, and OIM as required.
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Preparation for upcoming MPD well and drilling activities.
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Managing MPD equipment preparation for future drilling operations.
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All relevant governing documents are adhered to.
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Clear daily operational guidelines are provided to all relevant personnel.
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Visible leadership is demonstrated by spending time in the field and monitoring MPD operations.
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Required MPD reports are maintained, updated, and distributed as per requirements.
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Thorough handovers are provided at each daily change of drilling crew.
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Support the development of offshore employees’ performance and competence to ensure the Rig/Operating Area has the right skills, knowledge, and capabilities to operate under Seadrill standards and meet objectives.
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Other duties are performed as and when required and/or directed by the direct supervisor.
Assist with:
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Budgetary control of MPD equipment.
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Well kill operations in an emergency or well control situation.
Equipment & Systems
Responsible for/ensure:
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Operational preparedness of all safety and emergency equipment.
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First-line maintenance is performed and recorded.
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MPD equipment is maintained and maintenance is recorded.
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Maintaining sufficient stock of MPD equipment spare parts and materials onboard.
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Equipment is prepared for future drilling operations.
Other Responsibilities
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Supervise MPD equipment preparation for future drilling operations.
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Verify compliance records of inspections and certification of MPD equipment.
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Assist the DSL in organizing third-party personnel responsible for various MPD well program and equipment maintenance aspects.
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Maintain sufficient stock of parts and materials for MPD operations.
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Participate in the daily operations meeting to plan and direct job activities of the drilling department.
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Ensure the drilling department is conversant with relevant MPD rig-specific procedures, and that these are understood, utilized, and updated accordingly.
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Perform or lead incident investigations as required.
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Actively participate in safety, departmental, pre-tour, and client meetings, as required.
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Communicate with the Client under the jurisdiction of the DSL.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
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High School Diploma or equivalent.
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Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a Driller or similar offshore position.
Education and Qualifications
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Valid Well Control Certification (IWCF Level 4 – Supervisory).
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Advanced Well Control.
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Fluent in reading and writing in the English language.
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MPD Software operational experience required and/ or run hydraulic simulations.
Preferred
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SafeKick MPD equipment training.
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Maersk MPD specific training.