DERRICKHAND
REPORTING:
Reports to the Assistant Driller and Driller
SUPERVISION:
Provides guidance to the Assistant Derrickhand, Pumphand and Floorhand
LOCATION:
Offshore location
PREREQUISITES / QUALIFICATIONS:
· High school diploma or equivalent.
· Valid medical examination and vaccination certificates
· Valid well control certificate
· Basic computer skills
BASIC FUNCTION:
· Handle tubular goods while working on the derrick
· Assist in operating and maintaining drilling fluid pumping and mixing systems
· Apply Transocean core values
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operations/Maintenance:
· Handle tubular goods on the derrick during tripping operations (i.e. pulling out of hole and running in hole)
· Assist the Driller and Assistant Driller with rig floor operations; work with the Floorhands on the rig floor when applicable
· Participate in pre-tour meeting with the drilling crew for all drilling operations
· Inspect and perform routine maintenance work on the derrick and connected equipment
· Assist in running and cementing casing, mainly working at the casing stabbing board
· Monitor the mud pumps and mud pits during operations. Report any unexplained pit level increase/decrease to the Driller
· Check and record drilling fluid weight and viscosity at regular intervals and report any deviation from operational requirements to the Driller
· Maintain daily logs of drilling fluid properties as well as chemicals and mud materials. Assist in completing the mud record section of the IADC report on a daily basis
· Operate all drilling fluid handling and treatment equipment in the pump/pit room in accordance with operational requirements. Mix and treat drilling fluid as per instruction
· Maintain and repair mud pumps and associated equipment; ensure that permit to work and isolation procedure is followed
· Operate, maintain and repair gate valves associated with the mud system, butterfly valves in mud pits, agitators, shale shakers, etc.
· Operate, maintain and repair mud conditioning and solids control equipment as required
· Assist in the running and retrieval of Blow Out Preventer (BOP) and ancillary operations
· Assist with deck operations when required
QHSE:
· Incorporate the THINK planning into all tasks, whether working alone or as part of a team
· Participate in the START process
· Ensure that DROPS inspections are conducted as per the rig’s DROPS inspection program
· Call a Time Out for Safety (TOFS) whenever an unplanned hazard or a change in the expected results is observed
· Inspect all safety equipment before going up to and in the derrick prior to usage
· Maintain the pump/pit room in a clean, tidy and hazard-free condition
· Ensure that all Company policies and procedures are adhered to while carrying out assigned duties
· Report any incidents, potential hazards or abnormal situations to the Driller or Assistant Driller
· Actively participate in weekly safety meetings and pre-tour meetings as required, FOCUS Improvement Process, and all other Company safety management systems
· Actively participate in drilling operations safety drills as and when required
Personnel:
· Meet the training requirements according to the applicable training matrix
· Mentor, develop and train crew members to ensure that they are competent to work at their next job level
· Maintain discipline onboard and ensure compliance with Company disciplinary procedures
· Assist with the supervision and training of Floorhand and Pumphand
· Participate fully in the annual performance appraisal process