Senior Toolpusher (STP) / Toolpushers (TP) (Jackup Rig) at Oasis Africa Consulting

Job Description

• Primarily renders adequate guidance and direction to the rig crew on specific tasks to ensure smooth and efficient drilling operations. Has full authority to oversee all drilling activities and enforce productivity standards to meet target. Perform the following responsibilities.
• Administrates all drilling work practices and rig operations to ensure that all the activities meet the performance criteria, contractual requirements, and mandatory rules and regulations.
• Directs the drilling crew in rig moving operations; instructs the team to erect, dismantle, and lift drilling rigs Types and ensures safe working conditions on the rig site.
• Ensure employees have sufficient rig components, spare parts, and tools to continue efficient operations.
• Manages and assists in setting up and operating power units, draw works, and other drilling apparatus.
• The tool pusher should direct and coordinate the crew mixing, drilling, and circulating mud in the borehole and utilizing particular mud weights to avoid blowouts from gas pressure.
• Orders valve device and control head installation to regulate oil flow in the drilling procedures.
• Controls oil and gas well cementing according to operational needs and ensures all the significant equipment, tools, and resources are available.
• Ensures that the drill string tally is kept accurate and up to date. Also, it Manages the supplies deficiencies and keeps the senior drilling supervisor informed of the status of such deprivations.
• Cooperate with the technical drilling engineers to manoeuvre a detailed maintenance plan for properly using the drilling equipment.
• Monitors subordinates’ day-to-day performance and ensures their progress meets the standard. Addresses attendance issues and ensures the crew is provided with appropriate tools and supplies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years (STP)/10 years (TP) in drilling and workover operations or a demonstrated progression of relevant experience, of which STP will have 3 years as Rig Superintendent onboard jack up.

Other requirements for the two (2) vacancies

• Diploma
• OIM certificate/licence
• IWCF Well Control – Level 4 (Supervisor)
• Jack-up rig experience is a must.
• BOSIET/HUET/SAS
• Seaman's Book
• Covid Vaccination Certificate.