Drilling Operations Specialist

4 weeks ago


St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Parker Wellbore Full time
Job Description

The Drilling Operations Specialist is a key member of the rig crew responsible for assisting with drilling deck activities, including crane work and manual handling of tubular and tools. This role requires a strong understanding of drilling operations and the ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist with rigging up/down, drilling, and completing wells
  • Perform manual handling of tubular and tools
  • Work with the platform deck crane operator to install and remove rigging
  • Off-load and load supply boats with equipment necessary for platform operations
  • Transfer material and equipment as required
  • Strap and measure tubular and tools
  • Clean and drift tubular and tools
  • Prepare tubular, tools, and equipment for transportation to the rig floor
  • Respond to spills and assist with containment and clean-up
  • Relieve the Floorman on the rig floor
  • Perform pipe tripping operations
  • Perform break out and make up connections during drilling, back reaming, or tripping operations
  • Operate and maintain the rig floor mud bucket
  • Perform general maintenance of drilling equipment
  • Inspect snub lines, jerk lines, shackles, and cable clamps
  • Inspect and check dies in slips, tongs, and elevators
  • Inspect and check all rig floor safety belts
  • Assemble well-control or pressure-control equipment on the wellhead
  • Perform mud pump repairs and general pump maintenance
  • Mix mud materials and chemicals
  • Perform loading and unloading of tubular from the catwalk
  • Perform housekeeping and cleanliness around the rig floor working area
  • Perform alignment of stand pipe manifolds and bleed off lines
  • Clean the mast and substructure with a high-pressure steam cleaning unit
  • Perform scrubbing and cleaning of rig equipment and drilling packages
  • Perform chipping and painting on drilling packages and equipment
Requirements:
  • Able to identify and understand functionality of various rig equipment
  • Able to identify and understand functionality of various tubular sizes and thread types
  • Knowledgeable and proficient in basic rigger's role to ensure safe lifting operations are performed
  • Knowledgeable of mechanical systems and skilled at working with hand and power tools
  • Knowledgeable of and capable of operating Rig floor and cellar equipment as required
  • Can demonstrate knowledge and execution of the following operations: drilling and well operations, dropped objects prevention, line of fire, zone of exclusion, and safe zone operations, pipe measurement, number, strapping, and tallying of pipes, tripping and back reaming, running casing and completions
  • Have good verbal communication skills
  • Must possess sound reasoning skills, common sense, and the ability to follow directions
  • Should possess basic mathematical skills (equivalent to a high school education)
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
  • Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data
  • Ability to work around moving machinery
  • Ability to perform under stress, under pressure, and/or in emergency situations
  • Lift, carry, and move objects of up to 50 pounds
  • Operate machinery and/or power tools
  • Ability to walk on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, ice)
  • Wear personal protective equipment, including hard hat, steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, safety glasses, goggles, and full body harness
  • Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, carry, push/pull, reach, and use repetitive wrist and hand movements
  • Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and/or ramps while carrying tools requiring a reasonable degree of physical stamina and agility and involving moderate to severe physical exertion
  • Operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
  • Ability to work in adverse weather conditions (cold or heat)
  • Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, reason logically, and make sound decisions
  • Ability to comprehend, remember, and follow verbal and written directions and comply with Company policies, procedures, and standards
  • Ability to work in hazardous conditions (dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals)
  • Ability to work at heights (scaffolding or ladders)
  • Exposure to vibration (oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body)
  • Ability to work in noisy environments
  • Ability to work in small and/or enclosed spaces
  • Ability to work as a team, communicate and interact with others in a professional manner, and consider alternative and diverse perspectives


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