ODFJELL DRILLING (UK) LTD

VACANCY NOTIFICATION

 

Toolpusher- Platform Drilling 

We are looking for Toolpushers for the platform drilling side of our business.  The successful candidates will work on the UKCS on a 3/3 rotation, working on TAQA installations.

 

Job Summary:

 

Supervises the work activity of all Odfjell Drilling personnel on shift, carrying out objectives established by the Senior Toolpusher. Essential functions include problem solving, conducting inspections, interacting with other rig departments, and communicating directions to the Performance Toolpusher and / or Driller. The ultimate objective of this position is to complete successful offshore oil and/or gas wells to the satisfaction of the Client, Company management and within compliance of applicable regulations.

 

Responsibilities:      

 

• Manages and directs the daily activities of the drilling department in accordance with client goals and within Company guidelines/policy.
• Be knowledgeable in the Company management systems to ensure compliance with procedure.
• Operates the drilling unit in accordance with safe and acceptable practices within company guidelines/policy.
• To be on location at critical points in the operation or to ensure adequate supervision is available.
• Ensure that all Drilling, Completions and Service Provider personnel carry out work activities in accordance with the Client and Odfjell Drilling procedures.
• Conducts/oversees pre-task and post-task meetings with Drill crew to communicate daily/task objectives, special instructions, safety precautions, procedure compliance and gather lessons learnt.
• Conducts internal assessments (where applicable) to company standards and procedures on activities within your area of competence.
• Act as an Area Authority to ensure all work activities in the Drilling package and associated areas are controlled under the permit to work system.
• Continual improvement and transfer of experience.
• Conducts pre-tour meetings with drill crew to communicate daily objectives, special instructions, safety precautions and training activities as required.
• Attend appropriate well control schools.  Maintain appropriate well control certification and operate the drilling unit in accordance with safe well control practices and in compliance with local regulatory requirements.
• Knowledgeable and able to perform procedures for circulating kick out in accordance with all well control scenarios.
• Responsible for conducting competence assessments in conjunction with the Odfjell Drilling Competence Assurance Management System (CAMS).
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with other department heads, supervisors, operator’s representatives, subcontractors and other personnel on the drilling unit.
• Eliminate any waste, and establish a cost conscious planning effort within area of responsibility.
• Ensure that adequate levels of inventory for the drilling system equipment area maintained, accurately inventoried and preserved.
• Review all Operational/Technical Bulletins and implement all directives as required.

 

Emergency Response:       

                                                          

• Direct emergency team in executing emergency assignments in accordance with station bill.
• Direct drill crew response in the event of well control procedures.
• Direct drill crew rig abandonment procedures.
• Direct drill crew response in the event of fire; knows location of and trains drill crew in the use of alarm systems.
• Renders assistance within personal qualifications and/or coordinates medical services in case of personal injury.

 

             In addition they must have the:

 

• Ability to identify condition in drilling related area that could lead to an emergency.
• Ability to identify condition in other areas that could lead to an emergency.
• Ability to act accordingly in emergency situation.
• Understanding of rig abandonment procedure.

 

             Authority:

 

• Toolpusher is authorised to stop drilling operations if he thinks the work is being performed in an improper manner.
• Toolpusher is authorised to change procedures and instructions. This is to be done in conjunction with the Senior Toolpusher.
• Toolpusher is authorised to order required equipment and materials.

 

             Deputy:

 

• Performance Toolpusher or Driller if suitably qualified.

 

The successful candidate must have the following:

 

• The right to work in the UK.
• Conventional rig experience as Driller / Toolpusher
• A minimum of 3 years experience as a Toolpusher within platform drilling.
• Hold the minimum certification required to work offshore.
• Hold a valid well control certificate (IWCF Level4)

 

             Applications should be submitted directly via PULSE or by visiting the Odfjell Career’s page at www.odfjelldrilling.com by Friday 11^th September 2020.  Please note that HR are unable to accept individual email applications.