Assistant Driller
About this role
Job Description
Are you ready to take your career offshore and below the surface? At Fugro, we’re passionate about unlocking insights from the Earth to help shape a safe and liveable world. As an Assistant Driller, you’ll be at the heart of our geotechnical operations, supporting critical projects that inform infrastructure, energy, and environmental decisions worldwide. You’ll work alongside experienced drillers and technical teams, contributing to high-impact data collection that drives innovation and sustainability. This is a hands-on role where your efforts directly support our mission and make a real difference.
Nearshore | Full-time | Shift-based rotation (typically 12-hour shifts)
Your Role and Responsibilities:
Expectations & Deliverables
Operate and maintain specialized drilling equipment, including pipe handling cranes and mud mixing systems.
Support safe and efficient geotechnical data acquisition for client projects.
Assist in lifting operations and equipment maintenance tasks.
Responsibilities
- Mix drilling fluids and ensure proper handling and disposal.
- Collaborate with team members during in situ testing, sample recovery, and borehole logging.
- Follow all safety protocols and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
- Maintain accurate records and assist in reporting operational data.
- Participate in toolbox talks and contribute to team briefings.
- What You’ll Need to Thrive in This Role
- Experience working in offshore or field-based environments (preferred but not essential).
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn technical equipment operation.
- Ability to work safely and effectively in physically demanding conditions.
- A team-oriented mindset with good communication skills.
- Willingness to travel globally and work offshore for extended periods.
- Please note:
- due to UK Visas and Immigration requirements, this role is not eligible for
- visa sponsorship
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About Fugro Norway
Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.