Assistant driller

Seeking an assistant driller

Iceland Drilling Company (IDC) is an international leader in geothermal drilling, committed to providing safe and efficient drilling solutions with a focus on sustainability. We take pride in operating advanced, automatic drilling rigs that create a safe and positive working environment for our highly motivated crew members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for correct mud tank settings, mixing mud and mud additives, measurement of specific gravity and viscosity of mud, monitior and cleaning mud pumps and pits.
• Trip in – lubricating threads and assisting with drill string assembly and removal of drill string.
• Receipt, measurement and cleaning of casings, assisting with casing assembly.
• Installation and arrangement of BOP‘s.
• Assisting with cementing.
• Reception and clearing up of drilling equipment (drill bits, stabilizers, jars, mud motors, MWD‘s etc).
• Substitute for driller/assistant driller as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Experience within geothermal drilling is preferred. Experience with Drillmec or Bentec rigs strongly preferred. Experince as Derrickman. 2 years minimum Assistant Driller experience highly preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong problem-solving and initiative, fluency in English. Good experince operating powertools.
• Valid driver's license. Icelandic forklift license (preferred). IWCF license, level 1-2 preferred. Forklift license for 10 tons + preferred.
• Proactive approach to hazard identification and control. Ability to work effectively in remote and demanding environments. Ability to work under pressure and in challenging environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions.
• Safety-conscious with a commitment to maintaining high safety standard.

Employer can assist with housing.

Full time job – shift work; work arrangements vary depending on the project. Wages according to collective agreements with Framsýn workers union.

Please apply by sending your application and CV to: jons@jardboranir.is. Last application date is October 31, 2026.