Senior Toolpusher (Drillship)
Africa - Highly competitive with performance related bonuses, healthcare, pension etc..Job Title:- Senior Toolpusher
The Role
- Ensures compliance with as well as HSE policies and procedures.
- Makes decisions on drilling operations based on hole, equipment and environmental conditions.
- Monitors rig-up, rig down and inspection of 3rd party equipment above deck below deck and on the rig floor.
- Monitors the condition and preventive maintenance of all drilling and support machinery and ensures operational readiness of all equipment at all times through work observations and inspections.
- Makes decisions on drilling progress based on threats to safety and accuracy of the drilling program.
- Oversees the safe transfer of materials and personnel to and from the rig.
- Carries out routine inspections and corrects or reports all abnormalities.
- Takes action to safeguard personnel, the well, equipment and the environment during a fire or other emergency.
- Supervises and oversees picking up, make up, breaking down and laying down of all tubulars ensures correct torque values are applied to connections.
- Oversees runs and retrieval of riser and subsea blowout prevention (BOP) stacks.
- Follows procedures for hang off and emergency disconnect as per Drilling Operations manual as required.
- Monitors environmental protection per Drilling standards as well as local regulations.
- Ensure the safe operation of air tuggers and man riders.
- Assists in preparing the IADC reports and Toolpusher's Weekly Inspection Report.
- Ensures the completion of all daily drilling report and daily pump report.
- Maintains updated knowledge of all local regulations, codes and standards.
The Applicant
Must have 3 years+ experience as a Senior Toolpusher with another drilling contractor on a deepwater vessel. Experience with automated control systems preferred.
Required Licenses, Certifications, Credentials, Training and other Requirements:
Required Licenses, Certifications, Credentials, Training and other Requirements:
- Valid and current BOSIET certificate.
- Well Control Certificate at the supervisor's level is required.
- Offshore Installation Manager - Unrestricted license is preferred.
- Must have the ability to demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the overall direction and management of the safe and economical operation of an offshore drilling rig.
- Must have an advanced level of mechanical knowledge of drilling equipment.
- Must have good working knowledge of rigging procedures and break point limits.
- Must have advanced safety knowledge.
- Ability to work 12 hour shifts, or perhaps longer, as circumstances dictate.
- Must pass pre-employment screening as well as random drug tests, as applicable per local laws.
The Location
Africa
The Package
Highly competitive with performance related bonuses, healthcare, pension etc..
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