Summary
ARO Drilling is seeking a Toolpusher to oversee safe and efficient drilling operations during a shift on an offshore rig. The role includes supervising drilling crews, maintaining equipment and tubular inventory, preparing reports, coordinating drills, and ensuring compliance with the approved drilling program and HSE procedures. Applicants need a diploma in drilling, mechanical or petroleum engineering and at least 6 years of experience on oil and gas rigs, including offshore and jack-up experience as an Assistant Driller or standalone Driller. Well-control supervisor training certification and mandatory safety and medical training are required.
The posting
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Duties and Responsibilities (shall include but not be limited to):
Perform emergency duties as per the Station Bill and Emergency Procedures manual.
Manage Stop Observe Act Report (SOAR) program and encourage active participation.
Assure that all emergency response equipment is maintained and in good order.
Comply with and effectively contribute to the continuous improvement of RMS, Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) related policies and procedures, and relevant authority regulatory requirements.
Assist or direct the review and/or approval of any HSE related or other relevant documentation impacting their area of responsibility.
Responsible and accountable for HSE compliance within their area of responsibility, including communication and implementation of such policies and procedures; demonstrate management’s commitment to health, safety, and environmental protection.
Control all drilling operations and other interrelated activities being performed during his/her shift in a safe and efficient manner.
Perform all work according to agreed expectations of both internal and external customers, focus on doing things right the first time, every time, and contribute actively to continual improvement activities.
Comply with company’s Code of Conduct.
Ensure the drilling operations are carried out as defined in the approved operator’s instructions and drilling program, and that the operation is executed in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
Directly report any deviations from approved operator’s instructions or drilling program to the Offshore Installation Manager.
Manage and monitor the execution of the planned maintenance system within the drilling department.
Maintain the tubular inventory.
Prepare drilling reports.
Provide relief for the Driller as required.
Ensure Drillers are familiar with space-out and shut-in procedure.
Promote the ‘Golden Rules’ as defined by the Well Control Manual.
Ensure drilling related safety alerts are communicated to drilling crews and actioned if required.
Ensure an approved copy of the operator’s instructions and the drilling program are available to the drilling crews.
Plan and supervise delivery of drills.
Ensure effective development of all rig personnel with regard to their emergency duties.
Ensure that all operations are thoroughly planned before commencing, and that relevant personnel are included in the planning process.
Show active participation in Hazard Management and Stop Work activities.
Ensure that all operations are carried out in accordance with agreed plans, policies, and procedures.
Coordinate work and human resources deployment and usage.
Ensure drilling equipment and associated systems are operated in accordance with Company procedures and manufacturers’ recommendations.
Ensure inspections and preventive maintenance schedules are applied in conjunction with the maintenance department (as applicable).
Lead and actively participate in all relevant meetings and contribute with relevant points.
Complete and submit reports, logs, records, and notes in accordance with procedures and instructions.
Take active role in the audit process with regards to working environment areas and follow up to bring outstanding audit points to completion.
Take active role in the planning process regarding required mapping process of working environment areas.
Take part in accidents/incidents investigation, including contributing to root cause analysis and remedial actions to be taken to prevent recurrence.
Review Company documentation with crew members as required.
Participate in document revisions as required.
Encourage cost conscious and environmentally responsible attitudes of material usage and wastes.
Responsible for the adherence to and reporting of Clients well construction key performance matrices.
Review all material and service requisitioned.
Assist in the management of the mentoring process in accordance with the Mentoring Program.
Demonstrate leadership through personal responsibility and accountability.
Participate in Competence Program.
Supervise and manage in accordance with supervisory roles and responsibilities.
Implement frontline discipline in consultation with next level supervisor.
Participate in a leading role in relevant incident investigations.
Conduct formal and informal performance appraisals, which include measuring performance.
Ensure direct reports’ roles and responsibilities are clearly discussed.
Liaise with service personnel onboard installation and ensure they perform operations safely and according to procedures.
Liaise with customer representative to ensure customer’s contractual expectations are met.
Qualifications & Experience
Diploma degree in drilling, mechanical or petroleum engineering.
Previous experience on offshore environment and jack up rigs with minimum 6 years of experience in gas and oil rigs as Assistant Driller or standalone driller.
Certified in Well-control supervisor training by approved training center/course.
Complete the mandatory training upon joining the company such as: ARO Rig induction, SA-HUET, H2S, OGUK medical Personnel Hoist Operator Safety Awareness, Spill Prevention, CPR.
Skills
Knowledge of well pressure system and drilling fluids.
Understanding of drilling methods and terms.
Knowledge of emergency procedure and health, safety regulation.
Basic Computer Skills.