Toolpusher

The Toolpusher is responsible to ensure that drilling schedules are achieved in compliance with company guidelines policies and procedures. The position liaises with client representatives and rig site leadership to achieve operational objectives and milestones. The position is responsible for all operations and departments involved with the drilling and completion of the well. Also to ensure that all work is performed safety efficiently and according to procedure. This position is responsible for all operations including but not limited to hoisting circulating rotating running casing cementing or well control. The Toolpusher takes total ownership of all operations departments and personnel pertaining to the drilling and completion of the well.

Requirement:

• Have minimum of fifteen (15) years of oil field drilling and
• Have minimum five (5) years as a Rig or Operations Toolpusher preferably on an AC/VFD rig with cyber chair operation and
• Have a thorough knowledge of all aspects of the Rig its equipment maintenance and drilling operations onshore.
• Have valid and appropriate MIGAS certification and well control certification

Essential Functions:

• Provide visible leadership with a Total Ownership attitude. Owns safety standards.
• Supervise and ensure the safety of drilling crew as well as efficient operations.
• Enforce clarify and follow Company policies standards and procedures.
• Support and assist onsite HSE Advisor for implementing rig site surveys safety evaluations and hazard identification (hazard hunts).
• Collaborate with HSE Advisor to ensure personnel training matrix is updated and kept current.
• Follow the clients daily drilling plans.
• Promote operational excellence through procedural discipline.
• Ensure crews achieve Company and client competency standards.
• Train and supervise crew members on standard operating procedures to include but not limited to proper care and maintenance of the rig and drill string including lubrication of equipment and housekeeping.
• Delegate work effectively with a clear definition of requirements and expectations.
• Responsible for morale and order within crew.
• Ensure Authorized To Operate (ATO) and Approved Competent Operator (ACO) are applied and followed.
• Maintain records and certifications of all drill pipe subs and tools.
• Maintain records and certifications of all BOPE.
• Ensure that Company preventive maintenance procedures are implemented and observed.
• Ensure that sling/lifting gear register is current and certifications valid preform periodic inspections to ensure lifting gear is in good condition
• Responsible for periodic scheduled rig inspections and filing of all pertinent reports.
• Collaborate with client drilling representative and coordinate with drill crew to accomplish optimum desired drilling conditions.
• Monitors and reviews the tracking of rotating hours on tubular/BHA/Tools.
• Collaborates with vendors and service personnel to ensure a smooth transition for scheduled operational changes.
• Ensure performance of daily checks on Well control equipment; FOSV Kelly cock valve IBOP Koomey etc.
• Ensure rig crews competencies are developed and sufficient to perform their duties and responsibilities.
• Manage daily rig activities to include but not limited to drilling operations HSE concerns supply chain support scheduling of maintenance and personnel issues.
• Ensure all rig operations are carried out in compliance with policies and procedures while adhering to any state and/or federal regulations.
• Ensure rig staffing levels are maintained appropriately to ensure project is completed safely and efficiently.
• Attend and actively participate to contribute knowledge guidance and recommendations at all safety operational or leadership meetings.
• Monitor critical inventories and coordinate with supply chain personnel to ensure that equipment parts and materials are received appropriately.
• Ensure that scheduled preventative maintenance is completely proficiently in order to minimize operational downtime.
• Responsible for periodic scheduled rig inspections and filing of all pertinent reports.
• Comply with platform emergency response plan or station bills during emergencies and/or drills.
• Provide guidance and support to drill crew and third party personnel when installing rig specific equipment including but not limited to casing cementing wire line and completion equipment.
• Ensures that rig crew personnel are proficient in responding to well control situations.
• Maintain and disseminate information on rig equipment and drill string performance or failures.
• Collaborate with warehouse/materialman to ensure parts materials and rig equipment are delivered proficiently
• Perform additional duties responsibilities and special projects as may be directed.

Qualifications :

Necessary qualifications skills and abilities:

• Able to identify and understand functionality of various rig equipment.
• Able to identify and understand functionality of various tubular sizes and thread types.
• Knowledgeable and proficient in basic riggers role to ensure safe lifting operations are performed.
• Knowledgeable of mechanical systems and be skilled at working with hand and power tools.
• Must have the capacity to work effectively under pressure in ambiguous and complex situations.
• Can demonstrate knowledge and be able to function the following equipment: o Diverter Well head BOP and associated control equipment o Automated pipe handling equipment o Drilling control and safety systems o Anticollision surface equipment systems
• Can demonstrate knowledge and execution of the following operations: o Drilling and well operations o Well integrity and well control o Dropped objects prevention o Line of fire zone of exclusion and safe zone operations o Pipe measurement number strapping and tallying of pipes o Tripping and back reaming o Running casing and completions o Troubleshooting downhole problems and equipment failures.
• Should have good verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate in English with staff management customers and vendors.
• Must possess sound reasoning skills common sense and the ability to follow directions.
• Must possess basic mathematical skills (equivalent to a high school education) and be proficient in rig math.
• Education experience and certifications: o High School diploma is required. o Must be able to obtain appropriate offshore or onshore certifications

Position Competencies:

• Initiating & Driving Change
• Result Focused
• Team Work
• Customer Focus

Physical demands and work environment:

• Wear personal protective equipment including but not limited to hard hat steeltoed safety shoes hearing protection respirators safety glasses goggles and full body harness.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions (Cold or Heat)
• Ability to comprehend remember and follow verbal and written directions and comply with Company policies procedures and standard.
• Ability to work in hazardous conditions (dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals)
• Ability to work as a team communicate and interact with others in a professional manner and consider alternative and diverse perspectives.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime