Casing Technician

Doyon Limited; Alaska; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Doyon Limited is seeking a skilled Casing Operator to join our Alaska-based field team. You will operate hydraulic power tongs and associated equipment, rig up/down, verify readiness, and support safe casing operations on remote sites.

Responsibilities include preparing tickets and reports, performing basic troubleshooting, coordinating with customers, and adhering to safety procedures in extreme weather conditions typical of Alaska.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years rig experience associated with this position.
• NSTC (North Slope Training Certificate).
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate tickets, job reports, time sheets, and other administrative forms.
• Independently operate and perform basic troubleshooting and minor repair of tubular service equipment.
• Assist in developing job action planning with customer on location.
• Verify all necessary equipment and supplies are on location and in proper working condition.
• Identify various types of threads and pipe sizes being used.
• Conduct pre-job safety meeting.
• Rig up and rig down casing equipment.
• Align and stab casing in conjunction with tong operator and driller.
• Latch and unlatch elevators and utilize casing pickup slings and single joint elevators.
• Visually inspect equipment and tools before, during, and after job to ensure safe working conditions.
• Available on a 24 hour basis to respond to customer needs.
• Assist with developing standard operating procedures within the casing department.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Dependability

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

NSTC (North Slope Training Certificate)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision of the Casing Supervisor, the employee will safely operate hydraulic power tongs with power units, stab casing, rig-up/rig down jobs, torque-turn equipment, and oversee casing running tool operations.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare accurate tickets, job reports, time sheets, and other administrative forms.
• Independently operate and perform basic troubleshooting and minor repair of tubular service equipment.
• Assist in developing job action planning with customer on location.
• Verify all necessary equipment and supplies are on location and in proper working condition.
• Identify various types of threads and pipe sizes being used.
• Conduct pre-job safety meeting.
• Rig up and rig down casing equipment.
• Align and stab casing in conjunction with tong operator and driller.
• Latch and unlatch elevators and utilize casing pickup slings and single joint elevators.
• Visually inspect equipment and tools before, during, and after job to ensure safe working conditions.
• Available on a 24 hour basis to respond to customer needs.
• Assist with developing standard operating procedures within the casing department.
• Perform other duties assigned.

DOYON LIMITED CORE COMPETENCIES

• Commitment to Excellence – Identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations.
• Corporate Values – Understand, embraces, and integrates Doyon corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
• Customer Services – Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent service to internal and external clients.
• Teamwork – Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization.
• Safety and Security – Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers.

JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Adaptability – Adapts to changing conditions and work assignments, sets priorities and manages multiple assignments, and tasks.
• Attention to Detail – Ensures one's own and other's work and information are complete and accurate.
• Communication Skills – Listens, writes, and speaks effectively, and positively relates and interacts with co-workers, customers and others.
• Computer Skills – Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Dependability – Consistently adheres to operational standards, ensures smooth operations and positive customer experiences, builds a productive workplace, is reliable, and improves team morale
• Self-motivated – Requires little to no supervision, works well both independently and as part of a team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years rig experience associated with this position
• NSTC (North Slope Training Certificate)
• Valid driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Alaska Remote On/Offshore experience

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme weather conditions both on and off shore. Temperatures reach as low as 50 degrees below zero during the winter months. Employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places, extreme heat and high noise levels. Employee will be required to work at various heights on the rig. Employee will work in an environment where there is risk that they will be exposed to toxic, caustic and/or hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles. Workers are required to wear personal protective equipment while on the job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

An individual will be required to work the majority of hours in a remote industrial environment, and will need to be able to quickly respond to a change in work demands. Occasional lifting up to (1-50 lbs.) is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Doyon Drilling’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Doyon grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.