Mud System Operator at Pacific International Drilling

Job Description

The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling’s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited.

Position Summary

Performing all tasks related to drilling fluid management including operating and maintaining drilling fluid pumping, treatment and mixing systems. He/she will also assist in the execution of all drilling operations for the main or auxiliary well centers as required. All duties will be conducted in accordance with Pacific Drilling policies and procedures, in a safe and efficient manner.

Position Scope

The Mud System Operator will be assigned to work in any area onboard where activities pertaining to drilling operations are being conducted.

Qualifications and Experience

• Three years offshore experience including time on a floating rig (preferably drillship).
• Senior School certificate (SSCE)/ West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)/ GCE O/L, OND in Nigeria is equivalent of 2 years associate degree in U.S., while HND or BSc is for 4 years (with at least 120 credits/units)•
• Nigerian In Country – resident
• Fluent English communication skills (both oral and written)

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Act as a Safety Leader ensuring the ongoing identification of hazards and the implementation of controls to manage the associated risks with a special focus on Well Control, Permit to Work and Isolation procedures.
• Actively participate in daily pre-tour meeting and pre-job meetings as often as required by the operations. When a deviation from the planned operations is necessary, stop the work, regroup and obtain approval prior to plan and implement the deviation.
• Follow standard instructions and maintain good communication with the Assistant Driller and inform of any concern, ensuring any deviation is properly communicated and documented.
• Supervise the Pumphand, Floorhands and Roustabouts when they are involved in mixing operations.
• Ensure that operations are planned, organized, supervised and executed in accordance with well programs, rig move plans, Pacific Drilling requirements and contractual obligations.
• Perform the Mud System Operators daily checks i.e. QHSE checks, tank volumes, manifold line ups etc.
• Ensure material safety data sheets are available for all chemicals used for the fluid systems in use and that folders are updated.
• Ensure that appropriate Personal Protective Equipment is available and other safety equipment such as chemical showers and eye wash stations are well maintained in good working order.
• Assist Service Partners with the planning for upcoming fluid management tasks.
• Assist and relieve the Assistant Driller as required.
• Monitor the mud tanks during operations and report any unexplained tank level, or mud property changes to the Driller.
• Maintain an organized sack store and assist Service Partners maintaining an accurate inventory.
• Ensure the solid control equipment and mud mixing operations are being monitored constantly and keep accurate records of fluid transfers, fluid treatments and fluid properties.
• Implement, follow and regularly review Pacific Drilling work instructions.
• Demonstrate leadership support for Pacific Drilling’s Competence Management Program and implement all program requirements to ensure direct reports have the necessary competencies, training and skills to perform their job.
• Provide regular mentoring, appraisal and feedback to direct reports.
• Perform preventive maintenance or maintenance repairs occurring on all fluid pumping and treatment equipment.