Toolpusher at Valaris Limited

Job Summary

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the drilling unit and all personnel involved in the rig up and rig down, drilling, and completion procedures.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports OIM in managing the operation and safety of drilling rig.
• Administers and supports safety systems in all aspects of rig operation.
• Ensures application of appropriate well control measures.
• Assists in organization and supervision of casing, cementing, well testing, wireline, and workover operations.
• Participates in on-the-job and formal training of the crew.
• Assists in implementation of preventative and planned maintenance programs.
• Ensures all installation equipment and surfaces meet regulatory specifications and company requirements.
• Maintains appropriate logs and records in accordance with company, regulatory, and certification agency requirements.
• Responsible for keeping up with training requirements for positions and submit request in time to keep all certificates current.

Requirements
Education and Training:

• Completion of High School education or equivalent and the completion of all training and certification requirements. These will vary by unit location according to local requirements and regulations. Specific unit requirements will be found in local job specification procedures and guidelines.
• Current well control certification required preferably supervisory level.

Experience:

• 12 years’ experience as a Toolpusher on a drilling rig (not workover), land or offshore.
• Previous offshore experience on drillship rigs preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Good interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively, excellent team working and organizational skills.
• Physically capable of being transported to an offshore rig by boat or helicopter.
• Must be capable of working in a confined Marine environment.
• Must have excellent conflict resolution skills and be able to diplomatically handle confrontation.
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the employer’s safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.
• Be able to maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer’s sole discretion.
• Be available and willing to travel to such locations and with such frequency as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.
• Physically capable of performing emergency procedures including evacuations, fire drills, and other Emergencies.
• PC proficiency required. Competency with the Microsoft Office Software suite version 2003 or greater.
• Capable of independent decision making and sound judgment.