Transocean Recruits Derrickman
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Our Client - Transocean is seeking to recruit qualified candidates for the below position:
Job Title: Derrickman
Job Function
- Handle tubular goods while working on the derrick
- Assist in operating and maintaining drilling fluid pumping and mixing systems
- Apply Transocean core values
1.) 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 instructions.
- 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
- 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
- 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
Application Closing Date
27th December, 2012
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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