Drilling Fluid Operator

Noble Corporation; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Noble Corporation is seeking a Derrickman to support drilling operations under the Driller's direction. You will operate derrick and mud systems, perform housekeeping duties, and assist other crew members while upholding safety and environmental compliance.

You will handle drill pipe, monitor mud conditions, relieve crew during operations, and help with routine maintenance and paperwork to keep the rig running efficiently.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently perform duties assigned by the Driller during drilling, work over and completion operations.
• Handle drill pipe or tubing when hoisted in or out of the hole.
• Apprise the Driller of mud condition and pumping equipment status.
• Relieve drilling crew members as necessary during special operations.
• Know the location and operation of well control equipment and BOP.
• Maintain mud weight and viscosity, and add mud/chemicals as directed.
• Assign tasks to the drilling crew as needed.
• Assist with day-to-day rig activities, maintenance, and mud issues.
• Relieve the Assistant Driller or Driller as required and supervise mud room activities.
• Complete all paperwork as directed by the Driller.
• Encourage professional development and training opportunities.

Skills

Derrickman experience

Safety awareness

Team support

Driller collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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