Toolpusher

The Transocean is seeking a Toolpusher.

Transocean is focused on being the employer of choice for the drilling industry.

We are challenging ourselves every day to push the performance of the company through technological advances and passion for our work.

Job Summary

• Supervise the drilling operations and associated activities and ensure that they are in accordance with the well program.
• Ensure that drilling operations are carried out in a safe, efficient and productive manner.
• Actively promote Transocean Shared Values.

Job Description

Reporting:

• Reports to: Drilling Superintendent/ Sr. Toolpusher.

Supervision:

• Driller and Rover.

Pre-Requisite/ Qualification

• Must be eligible to work in Angola without visa sponsorship.
• Proof of Completion of Formal Education or Relevant Craft Certificate (where applicable).
• Graduate of Trade School or University where knowledge and training acquired are applicable to job requirements – Preferred.
• Valid medical examination and vaccination certificates.
• Knowledge of all technical calculations required for the safe operation within the drilling operations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid well control certificate per the standard defined on the training matrix.

General Requirements:

• Promotes a Safe and Respectful Work Environment: Proactively promotes and Maintains a healthy respect for open and transparent dialogue between all levels of personnel.
• Demonstrates care for the safety and well-being of all personnel, at all times. Invests in each person to provide equal opportunity for development and advancement of those qualified, to fulfill their career objectives. Respects the dignity of all personnel and recognizes their merit.
• Attend and participate in all required Safety and Operational meetings.
• Participate fully in the performance appraisal process, competency assessments based on performance against Operational Discipline requirements.
• Complete company training requirements for the Toolpusher job level as per the training matrix, including in local/regulatory requirements.
• If applicable, the duties and responsibilities in the safety case for this position must be observed.
• Full participation in emergency drills and respond to emergency situations as per assigned duties on the station bill.
• Norway Specific: Responsible to follow up on the working environment within the rig department.

Operational Discipline Requirements:

• Disciplined application and participation in the Task Planning & Risk Assessment Process.
• Understanding and perform the roles and responsibilities as assigned at the pre-job meeting.
• Understanding the hazards associated with the task.
• Understanding and effectively implementing the control measures required to mitigate identified hazards.
• Execute all tasks and task steps in a disciplined manner, following the sequence detailed in the relevant procedures.
• Recognize at risk behavior or conditions during tasks and call ‘Time out for Safety’ when unsure, or when the job does not go as planned.
• Participate in After Action Reviews to feedback lessons learned from performing the task.

HSE Requirements:

• Demonstrate commitment and leadership in the protection of personnel, the environment, and assets.
• Coach personnel in the understanding of applicable Company OI & HSE requirements.
• Ensure work is executed in accordance with Company OI & HSE requirements.
• Call a Time Out when a real or perceived at risk behavior or unsafe condition is observed.
• Coach personnel to use WorkSight ENGAGE during the execution of planned work.
• Use WorkSight COACH during the execution of planned work and daily operations to reinforce Company requirements.
• Report all incidents, potential hazards, or abnormal situations. Ensure reported situations are acknowledged properly.
• Ensure the Control of Work process is complied with when planning and managing the execution of work.
• Ensure major accident barriers / controls are maintained.
• Ensure safe and organized work areas are maintained.
• Understand your role in an emergency, as designated in the Emergency Response Plan and Station Bill.
• Lead or participate in all emergency drills and exercises, as required.
• Ensure change is properly controlled and managed.

Duties

The underlying expectation is that all duties are carried out in compliance with the Company Operational Discipline expectations and HSE requirements. When considering assignment of duties for the Toolpusher, the Supervisor and the Toolpusher apply the rules of task planning (CAKES) to determine if the assigned role is appropriate. This means confirming that the individuals involved have the knowledge, skills, and experience to carry out the task, and the task plan complies with policy before they are authorized to proceed.

General Duties:

Operations/Maintenance:

• Ensure that the Driller is provided each tour with the Standing Instructions to Driller (SID) that is relevant to the planned operations.
• Perform all calculations for Kick Tolerance and maximum overpull.
• Ensure all BHA’s and Pipe tallies are correct with all required relevant information.
• Conduct all Drilling Operations in compliance with the Toolpusher.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the maintenance, repair and installation of all drilling equipment including repair, lubrication, maintenance records, and inventory levels.
• Maintain records of inspections and certification of drilling equipment, tools and tubular.
• Ensure the mud mixing systems and solid control equipment are being monitored constantly and properly maintained.
• Relieve the Driller at the Driller’s console as operational requirement demands.
• Monitor the application of the Company Rig Maintenance System (AIM) for drilling department maintenance tasks.
• Supervise equipment preparation for impending drilling operations.
• Assist in planning the job activities of the drilling department and associated activities.
• Ensure that well control requirements are in place according to operational requirements; assist in supervising well-killing operations in an emergency situation.
• Perform all well control calculations (i.e. mud weight increase, initial and final circulating pressures, number of strokes, etc.).
• Assist the Drilling Superintendent / Senior Toolpusher or OIM in coordinating the activities of third-party personnel responsible for various aspects of the well program and ensure that they understand Transocean policy and procedures related to the task and that they follow safety processes.
• Review the daily drilling operations report in the Global Management System (GMS) for accuracy and approve accordingly.
• Prepare Requisition Purchase Orders for equipment or parts necessary to keep the drilling operation free of downtime.
• Assist in ensuring that sufficient stock of parts and materials are maintained for drilling equipment.
• Assist in the planning, organization and supervision of rig move operations.
• Maintain proper communication with the Drilling Superintendent / Senior Toolpusher and OIM regarding the progress of drilling and associated operations.
• Recommend adjustments to drilling parameters as necessary to improve the overall drilling operation’s performance while staying in line with the customer’s drilling program.
• Promote and maintain an effective working relationship with other departments, third-party personnel and Customer Representatives.
• Inform the Drilling Superintendent / Senior Toolpusher or the OIM of any incidents, potential hazards or abnormal situations.
• Actively participate in safety meetings, FOCUS Improvement Process, and all other safety processes in the Safety Management System.
• Incorporate the Task Planning Risk Assessment process into all tasks, whether working alone or as part of a team.
• Participate in the START process.
• Ensure that subordinate personnel are properly trained to perform START observations and monitoring.
• 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.
• Demonstrate commitment to Company safety policies through the consistent application of leadership and guidance.
• Ensure that effective well control drills are carried out regularly and recorded.
• Ensure that a high standard of hygiene and housekeeping is maintained onboard the rig.
• Meet the training requirements according to the applicable training matrix.

Personnel:

• Promote and maintain good working relationships with other departments, third-party personnel and Customer representatives.
• Ensure all Drilling personnel meet the training requirements as per their applicable training matrix.
• Mentor, coach, develop and train crew members to ensure they are competent to work at their next job level.
• Provide leadership and motivation to the drilling crews. Apply continuous improvement process.
• Mentor the Driller and deputize when operations, security of well, and personnel safety are not at risk.
• Assist in training to ensure that all personnel are competent to perform their allocated jobs.
• Participate fully in the performance appraisal process.
• Apply appropriate accountability regarding recognition; recommend promotion or disciplinary action up to and including discharge.
• Allocate personnel efficiently per the workforce deployment philosophy – done through the Control of Work process.

If you want to push yourself to great achievement, let Transocean develop your career.