What we look for in our people
At seadrill, we look for people who share our values. People who are Safety conscious, Accountable, Inspirational, Loyal and Proactive. We also positively encourage everyone to own the opportunity – whether it’s their career development, taking the initiative on a project or wanting to do a better job. To apply for an offshore role with us you’ll need a good work ethic, along with strong technical, IT, prioritisation, language and communication skills, both verbally and in writing. In return, if you demonstrate a willingness to keep developing your skills, we’ll ensure you have every opportunity to progress.
The application process
Our recruitment process is rigorous, but fair. Everyone who applies to seadrill is evaluated using the same process:
- CV/Resumé
- Proof of certification where required
- SHL Candidate Assessment in advance of interview
- Interview
- Reference checks
Will there be any pre-employment checks?
In some regions, before you can start your employment with seadrill, you’ll need to successfully complete our pre-employment screening process. In the UK this is completed for us by our partners Hire Right. Usually for the checks you’ll receive an email asking you to follow a link and complete the online form (hosted on a secure website), and in some cases you may be contacted to provide supporting documents.
All of our offshore roles have one common goal – to set the standard in drilling. To achieve this, QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, Environment) is key. Every single one of our people complies with the seadrill Code of Conduct. Whatever their role, department or background, everyone takes pride in maintaining their colleagues’ safety as well as their own, to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Find out more about our roles:
The roles in this team include Roustabout, Able body Seaman, Bosun, Painter, Crane Operator, Dynamic Positioning Operator, Deck Supervisor, Ballast Control Operator, Marine Section Leader and Offshore Installation Manager. Together, they’re responsible for marine activities such as stability calculations, load planning, rig moves and inspections on all lifesaving equipment, as well as preventive maintenance.
The roles in this team include Roughneck, Derrickman, Driller Trainee, Assistant Driller, Driller, Toolpusher, Night Toolpusher, Drilling Section Leader and Drilling Optimiser. As a team, and led by the OIM, they’re responsible for all well and drilling activities including well control, equipment functionality and capability.
The roles in this team include Welder, Motor Man, Engine Room Operator, Mechanic, Electrician, Electronic Technician, Technical Section Leader, Assistant Technical Section Leader, Hydraulic Technician, Subsea Supervisor, Subsea Technician, Subsea Engineer and Subsea Trainee. Collectively, the technical team is responsible for planning all maintenance activities around an operation to prevent any interruption, and also takes care of any corrective maintenance when needed.
Roles in this team include Translator, Materials Administrator, Medic, Rig Administrator, and Safety Officer. Making sure that everything runs smoothly for their operations colleagues across the rig, this team has a range of responsibilities. These include liaising with Rig Managers and other onshore personnel, supporting the wellbeing of rig teams, and making sure that rigs are fully supplied.