ODFJELL DRILLING (UK) LTD

VACANCY NOTIFICATION

 

Roustabout

 

A vacancy has arisen for the position of a Roustabout working a 3/3 rotation on the TAQA contract in the UK sector.

 

Job Summary:           

                           

Work activity includes the safe and proper rigging and slinging of all loads lifted and moved by the offshore unit's deck cranes and other lifting equipment to include various operational system components and equipment, supplies, containers, tubulars and other materials utilised in the daily functioning of the offshore unit as directed by the Roustabout Foreman. During non-crane operational modes, the Roustabout's work activity includes various maintenance work about the entire offshore unit to include paint preparation, painting, material/equipment movement about the decks, repair and maintenance of systems and equipment within various departments as assigned/directed on a project basis., all role holders will demonstrate safe working practices in line with Company policies, procedures, training and legal requirements. Personnel will ensure their own safety at all times and will assist in ensuring the safety of others by participating fully in the Company Safety Management System.

 

Responsibilities:      

 

• Carry out safe and proper slinging of loads lifted and moved by deck cranes and other lifting equipment.
• Bank crane using correct signals and commands
• Assists with the offloading and backloading of supply vessels.
• Assist in offloading, measuring and labeling of drilling tubular.
• Organise the deck under direction of Deck Foreman
• Maintain all drilling areas in a clean and tidy condition.
• Maintenance work /painting as directed by Deck Foreman
• Assist with mud preparation operations (mixing and mud treatment) as directed.
• Drive fork trucks as required for cargo and chemical handling.
• Attends any pre-spud meeting with all drill crew members.
• Ensure that all equipment under their control complies with statutory requirements and is maintained at all times in a safe condition or is otherwise withdrawn from service.
• Required to participate in well control drills to provide the drilling team members practice of functioning the well control equipment to control abnormal well bore pressures.
• Carry out relief duties as Floorman when competent to do so.
• Stand-in for alternative work discipline as required.
• Complete any other reasonable tasks as delegated by Line Supervisor
• Perform "fire watching" duties where appropriate.
• Carry out comprehensive hand over of tasks to back-to-back Roustabouts.
• Become competent in their particular discipline.
• Work towards achieving Roughneck competency.
• Carry out shaker duties if required
• Attend onshore or offshore meetings and additional training, as required.
• Attend safety meetings, emergency and life saving drills as required.
• Attend and contribute to TBT/TRIC's and ensure full understanding of the planned operation and your responsibilities
• In the event of an incident/accident, ensure all steps are taken to make the area secure for investigation and inform the Senior Odfjell Representative immediately
• Properly use and care for personal protective equipment
• Bring to the immediate notice of their supervisor, any potential hazards to safety, health, plant and equipment, which come to their attention in the course of their work
• Carry out planned safety inspections when required
• Make use of Safety Observation System e.g. BOSS/STOP,
• Take immediate action to contain, eliminate or guard against actual and potential hazards to safety, health, plant and equipment which come to their attention in the course of their work.

 

Well Control:

 

• Ability to recognise signs of well kick or blowout
• Assist in resolving abnormal well conditions
• Assists as directed in any well control related procedure as directed by supervisor.

 

Emergency Response:

 

• 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
• Have an Understanding of rig abandonment procedure
• Knows How to  execute all emergency assignments in accordance with the station
• Roustabout is authorised to report non-conformances.
• Roustabout is authorised to perform work following instructions from Deck Foreman.

 

Deputy:

 

• Roustabout/Deck Foreman/Crane Operator

 

Note:    The duties as described herein are intended as a guide only, and it should be understood that operational demands may at times necessitate that an employee perform duties not included in this description.

 

Qualifications and or Experience:   

                                     

• The Company promotes utility’s and maintenance Roustabouts who have successfully completed training requirements for the Roustabout position and who can demonstrate their competency at this level. New hires will preferably possess experience in offshore/land drilling as rigger/slinger or crane assistant preferred; and/or other industry related experience; and/or equivalent military experience. New starts who have completed the green hat training.
• Successfully demonstrate physical ability to perform essential job functions. Must successfully pass pre-placement medical examination and drug screening.
• Must be able to perform job functions safely.
  • Must be able to comply with Company rules.

 

Applications should be submitted via PULSE or by visiting Odfjell Careers Page www.odfjelldrilling.com by 11^th September 2020.  Please note that we cannot accept email applications.