HSE Mindset

HSE is a top priority at all levels of Aker Drilling and our most important core value. Our goal is clear: No accidents or situations with potential for or damage to the environment. Every day we focus on preventing risky situations, placing great emphasis on the health of our employees as well as our work environment. We work with a basis in correct use of energy, as well as a focus on the environment around us. According to Aker Drilling's shared values, each employee also has an individual responsibility for HSE. In our corporate culture we also emphasise nearness, clear leadership and good communication between all parties.

People and teams

Everything we achieve is the result of teamwork. At Aker Drilling we focus on developing our personnel throughout the organisation. We build each other up. We build teams with our personal and professional qualifications in mind. There is a clear relationship between access to information and the level of individual participation. We encourage professional and personal development. We respect each other, our time and our work.

Customer drive

Aker Drilling aims to be a predictable partner. We will build trust by showing sound management of our own activities. We have a proactive relationship with our clients - we want them to be confident of what to expect from us. We welcome constructive comments from our clients. Integrity is very important to us. We wish to be compliant and yet take charge. We want our clients to at all times have a realistic idea of what we can achieve. The prerequisite for this is open and honest communication.

Open and direct dialogue

Good, open communication is the basis for all our activity. Once a decision has been made, we respect it. Aker Drilling practises an open door philosophy. We distinguish between personal and professional matters, and are concerned with tolerance in all our dialogues. We voice our concerns, whilst encouraging praise and constructive criticism. We believe that these shared values will create a safe work environment, which in turn will provide a basis for everyone to do their very best.

Delivering results

Thorough planning, the right know-how and clearly defined goals form the basis of our operations. To achieve this it is important that everybody finds their place in our organisation and acts as a part of a bigger picture. We encourage proactive information, which also includes a good dialogue with our clients. We strive to deliver on our deadlines and commitments, and our efforts to this end include interim status reports for our projects. Our ability to deliver also includes financial factors. Besides delivering at company level, we are also concerned with having all of our employees deliver according to individual and personal goals, which are followed up on an individual basis.

Hands-on Management

We are professional and can get the job done. Aker Drilling is an organisation characterised by visible, articulate and knowledgeable leaders at all levels. Our short decisionmaking paths enable quick reaction. Our leaders practise the 'walk-the-talk' principle, showing awareness of their own leadership style as they know our employees and make an effort to prioritise their time and work tasks in an efficient way.