Oando Nigeria Plc: Toolpusher

Toolpusher Job at Oando Nigeria Plc

•   Ensure pre-job meeting is carried out for all non – routine drilling operations.
• Ensure the Driller is informed on an ongoing basis as to the well program objectives and communicate any changes in plans through issuing of Standing Instruction to Drillers (SID).
• 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.
• Responsible for timely ordering of parts for all drilling equipment and monitor and maintain records of consumables for drilling departments and drilling activities.
• Ensure the mud mixing systems and solid control equipments are being monitored constantly and properly maintained.
• Relieve the Driller at the Driller’s console as operational requirement
• Partake in the daily operations meeting with the OIM and other rig department heads.
• Monitor the application of the Company Preventive Maintenance System program within the drilling department.
• Plan and organize the crew, equipment and resources well in advance to minimize operational downtime as it affects drilling operations and associated activities.
• Ensure that well control requirements are in place and enforced according to operational requirements.
• Review and approve all drilling related work permits.
• Supervise equipment preparation for impending drilling operations.
• Assist in supervising well killing operations in an emergency situation.
• Develop and submit a consolidated rig’s annual maintenance budget for approval for the drilling department, and responsible for managing compliance on annual basis.
• Ensure subordinates understand and supply guidelines of the Company EHSQ manual and rig specific procedures.
• Inform the Senior Toolpusher or OIM of any incidents, potential hazards or abnormal situations.
• Actively participate in weekly meetings, Quality Improvement Plan program, and all other Company safety management systems.
• Ensure that drills relevant to current operations are carried out regularly and recorded in line with Client and Company Well Control Procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Work experience and demonstrated ability of oral and written communications may be substituted in lieu of formal education.
• Knowledge of all technical calculations required for the safe operation of drilling
• Unit basic computer skills.
• Valid Medical and Vaccination certificates.
• Valid Well Control Certificate.

• Planning Skills
• Time Management Skills
• Excellent Organizational Skills
• Leadership / Supervisory Skills
• Project Planning
• Relationship Management
• In-depth knowledge of drilling activities.