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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