Drilling Fluid Operator

About the role

Work under the direction of the Driller to support ongoing rig operations. Implement and uphold safety and environmental compliance requirements. Operate and monitor derrick equipment and mud systems. Perform general derrick, shaker area, and pump room housekeeping duties and material preservation activities.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently perform all duties assigned by the Driller during drilling, workover, and completion operations.
• Handle drill pipe or tubing when it is being hoisted out or lowered into the hole.
• Apprise the Driller of mud condition and pumping equipment conditions.
• Relieve drilling crew members as necessary during special operations.
• Know the location of all well control equipment, blowout preventer (BOP), accumulator, and firefighting equipment, and understand their operation and maintenance.
• Maintain periodic checks on mud weight, viscosity, and add mud or chemicals as directed by the mud engineer.
• Assign the drilling crew to various work details as needed.
• Assist the Driller in handling day-to-day rig activities, maintenance problems, and mud problems.
• Relieve the Assistant Driller or Driller as required, supervise and assist in mud room activities.
• Complete all paperwork as directed by the Driller.
• Encourage appropriate professional development and training opportunities for employees.
• Safely and efficiently perform all duties assigned during maintenance operations.
• Maintain a clean and orderly pump room and pit room.
• Apply Preventative Maintenance Program for crown block, traveling block, and all other derrick equipment.
• Perform housekeeping duties such as keeping the pit and pump rooms clean and clear of all tools and unnecessary equipment.
• Keep BOPs washed down.
• Keep shale shaker and de-sander clean when in use.
• Perform necessary maintenance on the shale shaker and mud pumps.
• Become familiar with blowout and shut-in procedures.
• Perform rig and equipment maintenance such as chipping, scraping, painting, scrubbing, and cleaning.
• Assist in keeping the deck of the rig free of all unnecessary tools and equipment.
• Relieve the Assistant Driller as assigned to gain experience for promotion.
• Assist in maintaining the general appearance of the drilling rig.
• Implement and uphold safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure all operations proceed in a safe manner; correct and notify responsible parties of any unsafe acts or conditions.
• Encourage and motivate personnel to observe safety and environmental policies.
• Familiarize and adhere to the Live Safe Code to promote a zero-incident and no-harm workplace.
• Utilize the Hazard Identification Tool to manage workplace risks.
• Attend and actively participate in daily pre-tour and weekly safety meetings.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements established in the Management System.
• Initiate a safety stand down whenever an unplanned hazard or change is observed.
• Perform all Safety Critical Tasks as detailed in the HSE Case.
• Incorporate the STOP the job planning process into all tasks.
• Take initiative to perform emergency duties without specific orders or instruction.
• Develop and implement Job Safety Analysis and prepare hazard assessments as required.
• Ensure compliance with all government regulations.
• Direct drill crew as assigned by the Driller.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ months of experience as Derrickman, or completion of Derrickman core competency instruction.
• Completion of all training requirements for the position within the designated time period.