Derrickhand with Class 1 Licence

Autism Services; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism Services is seeking a Derrickhand to maintain drilling fluid characteristics and supervise mud systems on a Canadian rig. You will support the Driller, perform rig maintenance, and help in moving and rigging the rig.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, ability to work long shifts in varying weather, and compliance with safety regulations. Training junior crew members is also part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude is required to service mud pumps and rig components.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment day and night.
• Must hold regulatory safety certificates and operate rig equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Condition drilling fluid and maintain mud pumps under supervision.
• Perform preventative maintenance on drilling equipment and inspect components.
• Inspect derrick, crown block, shale shaker, hoses, and pumps as required.
• Assist in moving the rig, rigging up and rigging out operations.
• Support Driller, Train junior crew members, and coordinate with the Rig Manager.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Adaptability

Job description

The primary duties of the Derrickhand is maintaining proper drilling fluid characteristics, the rate of fluid circulation, mud handling equipment, and the preventative maintenance program. Additionally the Derrickhand is responsible for the work done above the rig floor. The Derrickhand must be able to identify and avoid potential problems and is responsible for the operations of the pump truck, moving the rig, setting up and tearing down the rig, as well as assists in training junior crew members.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• With instruction from the Driller and Manager, condition the drilling fluid and maintains mud pumps
• Ensure preventative maintenance is performed on all equipment
• Perform inspections for proper working condition as required, for the following (but not limited to): crown block, shale shaker, mud agitators, degasser, mud mixing, all low-pressure valves in mud system, all hoses and connectors, trash pumps, etc.
• Check inventory and critical spares as required
• Check and inspect the derrick as required, lights, wires, booms, climbing device, derrick ladder, structure, etc.
• Assist in moving the rig, rigging up and rigging out
• Assist the Driller and become more familiar with the work of the Driller
• Assist and train Motorhands, Floorhands and Leasehands as required
• Assist all other crew members as required, such as the Driller with cleaning and painting, etc.
• Perform all other duties as instructed by the Driller and/or Rig Manager

Qualifications and Abilities:

• Must have current class 1 licence
• Must have previous Floorhand, Motorhand and/or Derrickhand work experience on a drilling rig, with preference given to Pre-Set Drilling Rigs.
• Must have a strong mechanical aptitude
• Able to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment, in all weather conditions, day and night shifts.
• Must hold all regulatory safety certificates as required