Derrickman

Assist the Driller in drilling operations, managing tubulars in the mast and on racks and managing the mud system, mud pump and equipment.

• Understand the requirements of the Company Management System (to include policies, procedures, and expectations) and perform duties in accordance with them.
• Propose recommendations for improvements to the Company Management System or practices.
• Understand that everyone has the responsibility, authority, and obligation to interrupt an operation if a condition or behavior is observed which could cause harm to people, assets or the environment and act on this understanding as required. (Stop work authority)
• Identify hazards in the workplace and implement sufficient controls to prevent incidents.
• Participate in pretour meetings and participate in and/or lead pretask meetings.
• Work under the direction of the Driller and/or Rig Manager/Toolpusher.
• Work on the monkey board during tripping operations as directed by the Driller.
• Monitor, maintain and report the properties of the drilling fluid.
• Monitor and report the drilling fluid additive inventory.
• Monitor, inspect, maintain, repair and report condition and functionality of the mud pumping, storing, processing and transferring equipment on the drilling location. (Including maintaining inventory of spare parts).
• Monitor, inspect, maintain, repair and report condition and functionality of the mast, monkey board and associated equipment.
• Assist with routine maintenance on rig equipment as per Company Maintenance System.
• Maintain good housekeeping on the drilling location to include rig components, offices and accommodations.
• Report incidents, equipment failures, system failures and abnormalities as per Company procedures.
• Train and mentor Floormen who are interested in a Derrickman position.

• Have the ability to work at heights.
• One year of experience as Floorman.
• Relevant Certification.
• Comply with HSE policies and procedures.
• Complete all Company required training as per the Training Matrix.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Mathematical skills sufficient to manage mud trip sheet.

• Previous Experience as Derrickman on similar rigs.
• More than one year of experience as Floorman.
• High school diploma or higher.

• Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)