Driller

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Organization: World Vision International

Deadline: March 18, 2026

Job Description

Job Purpose:

The Driller is responsible to undertake facilitation and organization of the actual drilling activities of the drilling operation. He/she facilitates mobilization and demobilization of the drilling crews and machineries; undertake the drilling task and report progress of the drilling operation. Supervises the proper setting of the drilling rig, manage the movement of field vehicles, trucks, fuel utilization and petty cash at field level.

Plans and facilitates preventive and breakdown maintenance of the drilling rig, compressor and trucks. He/She records penetration rate during drilling operation. He/she ensures proper lithological sampling as directed by the drilling officers. Assist the geophysicist team during geophysical logging. Prepares and submit list of drilling supplies for purchase and other activities assigned. Give technical support for assistant drillers.

Key Responsibilities:

Major Responsibility

Undertakes the facilitation and organization of the actual drilling activities in collaboration with the Drilling Operations Officer /the assigned Hydrogeologist/; facilitate mobilization and demobilization of the drilling crew and machineries.
Undertake drilling tasks at the assigned sites, report timely the progress of the drilling operation; and provide with the necessary information for well completion.
Supervise proper setting of the drilling rig and use of proper tools; manage the movement of field vehicles, trucks, fuel utilization and petty cash at a field level to be used for the drilling works.
Plan and facilitate the regular service and maintenance of the drilling rig, compressor and trucks along with the chief mechanic or the mechanic driver.
Provides lithological samples and other relevant data for casing arrangement and assist the Drilling Operation Officer and geophysicist team during lithological and geophysical logging.
Prepares and timely submit list of drilling supplies and other items required to be purchased periodically, as required, and annually.
Give the transportation service for the drilling crew by driving light vehicle of the drilling team.
Trains and guide the assistant drillers.

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

Diploma in Auto Mechanics & related fields such as in auto-electricity, auto-mechanics, general mechanics, woodwork, metal work
Professional license, and 3rd grade driving license.
Welding capability (of steel casings and materials)

Required Professional Experience

Minimum 8 years’ experience working with heavy drilling rigs/machines.

Travel and/or Work

The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically, up to 90%.

World Vision is a child-focused organization that is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adult beneficiaries, and has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them.

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Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only.