Drilling Fluid Operator

Noble Corporation; Brasil; On-site; BRL 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Noble Corporation's offshore drilling operation in Brazil seeks an experienced Derrickman to support rig activities under the Driller, monitor derrick and mud systems, and perform housekeeping duties.

You will uphold safety and environmental policies, coordinate with the Driller, and assist with day-to-day mud handling, maintenance, and paperwork to ensure smooth drilling, workover, and completion operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safely perform duties under the Driller during drilling, work over and completion operations.
• Operate/monitor derrick equipment and mud systems under the Driller's direction.
• Maintain a clean and orderly pump room and shale shaker area; assist in mud handling activities.
• Relieve drilling crew members as necessary during special operations.
• Assist the Driller in day‑to‑day rig activities, maintenance problems and mud issues.
• Complete all paperwork as directed by the Driller and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Derrickman experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

WORK SUMMARY

Work under the direction of the Driller as necessary to support on-going rig operations. Implement and uphold safety and environmental compliance requirements. Operate/Monitor derrick equipment and mud systems under the direction of the Driller. Perform general derrick, shaker area and pump room house-keeping duties and material preservation activities under the supervision of the Driller. Assist other personnel as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 designated time period.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OPERATIONS

Safely and efficiently perform all duties assigned by the Driller during drilling, work over 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 the well control equipment, blowout preventer (BOP), accumulator, and firefighting equipment, and understand completely their operation and maintenance.

Maintain periodic check 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.

MAINTENANCE & REPAIR

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 as required, 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.

May be required to do 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 in order to gain experience for promotion.

Assist in maintaining the general appearance of the drilling rig.

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL

Implement and uphold Noble's safety policies and procedures.

Ensure that all operations proceed in a safe manner.

Correct and notify responsible parties of any unsafe acts and/or conditions which exist.

Encourage and motivate personnel to observe safety and environmental policies and all intended and implied requirements of Noble's Management System.

Responsible for familiarizing and adhering to Noble's Live Safe Code for the purpose of promoting a zero-incident and no-harm workplace.

Responsible for familiarizing and utilizing Noble's Hazard Identification Tool to manage risk created by various energy sources found in the workplace.

Attend and actively participate in daily pre-tour and weekly safety meetings.

Ensure compliance with the requirements established in Noble's Management System.

Initiate a safety stand down whenever an unplanned hazard or change in the expected results is observed.

Perform all Safety Critical Tasks as detailed in the HSE Case.

Incorporate the STOP the job planning process into all tasks, whether working alone or as part of a team.

Take the initiative to perform emergency duties without specific orders or instruction.

Develop and implement Job Safety Analysis and prepare hazard assessments as required.

Responsible for compliance with all government regulations.

SUPERVISORY

Direct: Drill crew as assigned by Driller Noble is a leading offshore drilling contractor.

Noble is a leading offshore driller by being first choice for employees, customers, and investors.

Noble performs, through its subsidiaries, contract drilling services with a fleet of offshore drilling units focused largely on ultra-deepwater and high specification jackup drilling opportunities in both established and emerging regions worldwide.

Noble is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, citizenship status, physical or mental disability of an otherwise qualified individual, genetic information, membership or application for membership in a uniformed service, engaging in legally protected activity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.