Tool Pusher (Offshore) at an Oil and Gas Company - Corporate Headhunters Limited

Corporate Headhunters Limited - Our client is one of the leading indigenous providers of swamp drilling rig services to E and P companies in the Oil and Gas Industry in Nigeria with a good track record of safe and efficient service delivery.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Tool Pusher (Offshore)

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Permanent
Reports To: Senior Tool Pusher of Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)
Supervises: Supervises the Drillers

Job Summary

• Supervise the drilling operations and associated activities and ensure it is in accordance with the well program
• Ensure drilling operations are carried out in a safe, efficient and productive manner.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Ensure the mud mixing systems and solid control equipment are being monitored constantly and properly maintained.
• Relieve the Driller at the Driller’s console as operational requirement demands.
• Partake in the daily operations meeting with the OIM, Senior Toolpusher and other rig department heads.
• Monitor the application of the Company Preventative Maintenance System program within the drilling department.
• Review and approve all drilling related work permits.
• Supervise equipment preparation for impending drilling operations.
• Assist in planning the job activities of the drilling department and associated activities.
• Ensure that well control requirements are in place according to operational requirements - assist in supervising well killing operations in an emergency situation.
• Perform all well control calculations (i.e. mud weight increase, initial and final circulating pressures, number of strokes, etc).
• Assist the Senior Toolpusher or OIM in coordinating the activities of third party personnel responsible for various aspects of the well program.
• Review the daily drilling operations report for accuracy and approve accordingly.
• Prepare Requisition Purchase Orders for equipment or parts necessary to keep the drilling operation free of downtime. Assist in ensuring sufficient stock of parts and materials are maintained.
• Assist in the planning, organisation and supervision of rig move operations.
• Maintain proper communication with the Senior Toolpusher and OIM regarding the progress of drilling and associated operations.
• Recommend adjustments to drilling parameters as necessary so as to improve the overall drilling operation’s performance.
• Promote and maintain an effective working relationship with other departments, third party personnel and Client Representatives.

EHSQ:

• Ensure subordinates understand and apply 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 the weekly meetings, Quality Improvement Plan program, and all other Company safety management systems.
• Ensure that kick drills are carried out regularly and recorded.
• Ensure a high standard of hygiene and housekeeping is maintained onboard the rig.

Personnel:

• Meets the training requirements as per the applicable training matrix.
• Mentor, develop and train crew members to ensure they are competent to work at their next job level.
• Provide leadership and motivation to rig personnel.
• Ensure all subordinates receive an annual performance appraisal. Recommend promotion or disciplinary action up to and including discharge.
• Assist in training to ensure all personnel are competent to perform their allocated job.
• Make recommendations for promotions.

Qualifications / Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Work experience and demonstrated ability of oral and written communications skills.
• Knowledge of all technical calculations required for the safe operation of the drilling.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid medical and vaccination certificate.

Application Closing Date
13th March, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using "Tool Pusher" as the subject of the mail.

Note

• This position is open to Nigerian nationals
• Only qualified candidates will be contacted.