Job Summary
Work under the direction of the Driller as necessary to support on-going rig operations. Operate/Monitor rig equipment and support systems under the direction of the Driller. Implement and uphold safety and environmental compliance requirements. Perform general drilling rig operations, maintenance, and house-keeping duties and material preservation activities under the supervision of the Driller. Assist other personnel as directed
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Qualificati
ons• High School Diploma or equivale
nt.• Completion of Floorman/Derrickman Training Cour
se.• Minimum 1 year experience as Derrickman is desirab
le.• Completion of Assistant Driller competency requiremen
ts.
Essential Fun
ctions
Drilling Ope
rations
• Must have completed orientation process and be familiar with all company safety poli
cies andprocedures as outlined in the safety h
andbook.• Safely and efficiently perform all duties assigned by the Driller during drilling, work
over andcompletion ope
rations.• Ensure all operations are proceeding in a safe manner, and responsible for correcting or notifying responsible person of any unsafe acts and/or conditions whic
h exist.• Attend and participate in pre-tour, post tour, special operations and weekly safety m
eetings.• Under supervision of the Driller, control actual drilling operations, depending on fo
rmationsencountered, drilling efficiency, and problems enco
untered.• Under supervision of the Driller, make trips as necessary to change bits, tools, and drill string
length.• Report to Driller any unusual occurrences encountered such as rate of penetration, mud
weight,loss of circulation or other changes in hole co
ndition.• Participate in regular shut-in drills with all members of the drill crew. Be able to recognize pressure problems with the hole. Know how to line up choke manifold and stand pipe. Recognize kicks, shut the well in and circul
ate out.• Responsible for slipping and cutting dri
ll line.• String up and string down th
e block.• Assist service personnel and coordinate drill crew during ope
rations.• Assist the Driller in directing and supervising the drill crew depending on operations being carr
ied out.• Maintain a continuous log on the well's history, which includes all equipment used in the well, number of drill pipe joints, special tools used, problems encountered, drilling rate and d
owntime.• Maintain all paperwork required by Noble as well as government and operator requi
rements.• Assist in the continuous training and development of subordinate personnel through on-the-job training or other training as deemed necessary b
y Noble.• Responsible for the drill crew working in a safe manner and with proper safety eq
uipment.• Provide leadership and direction for less experienced rig pe
rsonnel.• Encourages appropriate professional development and training opportunities for em
ployees.
Maintenance
and Repair
• Maintain good housekeeping on the drill floor at
all times.• Maintain upkeep of tongs, rotary, drawworks and other drill floor accessory
equipment.• Maintain drill floor inventory control of chains, rope, and other ri
g supplies.• Assist in supervising the preventative maintenance program to drilling equipment and accessories on the rig floor including shale shakers, mud pumps, elevators, slips and other related
equipment.