Senior Tool Pusher

ADES Holding Company; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

ADES Holding Company in Kuwait seeks a superior authority at rig location to lead safety, drilling integrity, client relations, and environmental compliance, ensuring operations meet project requirements and the allocated rig budget.

The role provides onboard leadership for department heads and requires coordination with the Rig Manager and client representatives to plan, review, and execute the well program.

Qualifications

• Requires High School or Vocational Technical Qualification.
• Minimum 8 years in Land drilling and workover operations.
• 3 years as Night Tool Pusher in land drilling.

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise drilling, moving and maintenance departments.
• Review client well program with Rig Manager before operations.
• Ensure well program schedules and safe instructions are issued with JSA and PTW.
• Coordinate with Client Representative and rig heads on execution plan.
• Plan and supervise rig activities including maintenance and drilling fluids.
• Maintain compliance with company procedures and safety standards.
• Ensure emergency procedures and housekeeping meet company requirements.

Skills

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Situation Awareness

Problem Solving

Agility & Pace

Business & Financial Acumen

Education

High School or Vocational Technical Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Superior authority at rig location for the operational safety efficiency drilling integrity and client relations implementation and upholding of safety to prevent injuries preserve life protect equipment while maintaining compliance with environmental requirements Provide onboard leadership and direction for department leaders for meeting the client drilling program requirements while considering company procedures and allocated rig budget

Roles & Responsibilities

• Rig Operations Organize and supervise the activities of drilling moving and maintenance departments of the drilling unit to effectively carry out management and command functions in compliance with company procedures
• Communicates with the Rig Manager in reviewing and discussing the client s projected well program before operations commence and throughout the well as necessary to stay abreast of pertinent operational activities and time factors
• Ensure well programs schedules are well known to the drilling crew and adequate written instructions are given and that necessary rig procedures including JSA and PTW are prepared on time and with good quality for the actual operations
• Ensure that necessary Management of Change or Deviation is approved in Synergi prior to operation starts
• Manage review the execution of the drilling program in coordination with Client Representative and rig department heads through the daily operations plans IADC logs
• Make all decisions in conjunction with departments heads regarding utilization of equipment making sure the rig and support equipment is properly maintained and fit for purpose
• Ensure the availability of the optimum quantity of rig supplies parts materials fuel lubricants potable water for the drilling program are onboard
• Determines when to cease resume operations as per company procedures in cooperation with the Rig Manager
• Plan approve and supervise rig activities such as equipment maintenance preventive maintenance program repairs daily maintenance of drilling fluids etc
• Ensure all activities are coordinated with minimal loss of time or effort
• Overseeing that space-out drawings are correct and are posted in the drillers cabin
• Overseeing that post-jarring sheet are filled out and understood by night Tool pusher and driller
• Rig Move Plan all related rigs move activities equipment supplies personnel in compliance with the Rig move Procedures Assesses the current and new location considering factors such as safety lifting equipment availability at location preparation for rig-up operations
• Supervise the Rig move team during rigging down and rigging up activities to ensure they are followed efficiently and safely
• Management of Major Emergencies Acts as the command team leader during emergency situations through leading the Rig s emergency response teams as detailed on the Emergency Plan and Company Procedures Ensure that all personnel are instructed in the procedures to be adopted in the case of an emergency Ensure that Well Control and general safety drills are held and recorded in accordance with Company requirements Ensure that housekeeping standards in all areas are in accordance with Company requirements
• Client Management Act as the primary client contact at location regarding all service provision related matters Communicate regularly with the client representative at location and ensure that each party s priorities plans rig progress and operational problems are clearly communicated and understood to continually promote good relations with the client Represents the Company professionally upholding the confidentiality of the Company and client business both during and outside of work hours Develops and maintains positive working relationships with other department heads supervisors operator s representatives subcontractors and all personnel on the rig
• Reporting and Documentation Maintains proper logs and records promptly submitting required reports as per company protocols and regulatory standards Prepare accurate and timely reports including daily drilling reports equipment status reports and incident reports to document drilling activities and operational performance Review all operational technical bulletins communicate pertinent points to crew members and implement all directives as required Assist management in initiating monitoring and recording all maintenance and repairs work in collaboration with maintenance department

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• Minimum educational level required High School or Vocational Technical Qualification Minimum 8 years of working experience in Land drilling and workover operations with renowned drilling contractors with a career history showing time served as Driller Tool pusher Minimum previous experience of 3 years as a Night Tool pusher in a land drilling operation

Skills Competencies Required

• Fluent in English written & spoken PC literate in Microsoft Office Business & Financial Acumen Leadership Situation Awareness Communication Team Management Performance shaping factors stress and fatigue Problem Solving Agility & Pace

Certifications

• As per ADES Training Matrix
• Valid Well Control Well Sharp IADC Certificate