Floorhand

Valaris Limited; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Valaris Limited is seeking a Floorhand to handle drilling tools and tubulars on the rig floor, assisting in making up and breaking down drill string and other drilling systems on the main or auxiliary well centers. Duties include daily pre-tour and pre-job meetings, safety compliance, and assisting in all drilling operations across the vessel.

The role requires strict safety adherence, ability to communicate with the Assistant Driller, and participation in routine equipment maintenance and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrates understanding and is proactive regarding safety program objectives.
• Encourages awareness and actively participate in safety program.
• Must have the ability to initiate and promote Stop Work Authority.
• Must be willing to notify direct supervisor of any unsafe acts, safety violations or potential safety violations.
• Compliance with Valaris training, certification and competence requirements.
• Physically capable of performing Emergency Response team Duties as per MODU Station Bill.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in daily pre-tour meeting and pre-job meetings as often as required by the operations.
• Follows standard instructions and maintains good communication with the Assistant Driller; provides notification of any concern, ensuring any deviation is properly communicated and documented.
• Ensures that operations are planned, organized, supervised and executed in accordance with well programs, rig move plans, company requirements and contractual obligations.
• Performs daily checks (i.e. QHSE checks, manifold line ups, etc.) as directed by the Assistant Driller.
• Operates rig tongs, wrenches and other equipment required for making up or breaking out tubular; perform other tasks necessary for drilling operations.
• Uses manual and automated means to move, position, lift, pull, push, remove and install tubular and other equipment as needed to perform the operation.
• Manually sets and removes slips from the rotary bore and around tubular as required.
• Washes down the rig floor areas using high pressure water, scrubbing brushes and cleaning agents as required.
• Ensures all loads leaving the rig floor with the deck cranes are slung properly and have tag lines attached.
• Signals Crane Operator in bringing equipment to and from the rig floor in a safe and effective manner.
• Greases, lubricates, and performs planned maintenance and minor repairs to rig floor equipment and inspect machinery that are directly related to the drilling operation.
• Changes tong and slip dies using hand tools and personal protective equipment.
• Ensures hand tools and portable lifting equipment are properly maintained and stored.
• Cleans, services and properly stores drilling subs, fishing tools, etc.
• Maintains the hygiene and housekeeping to Valaris standards with a particular focus on clear escape routes and walkways.
• Assists with operations in the shale shakers, cleaning mud tanks, mixing chemicals etc.
• Provides detailed verbal handover at end of shift to the relieving crew.

Skills

Safety awareness

Stop Work Authority

Safety program participation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Floorhand handles drilling tools and tubulars on the rig floor for the purpose of making up/breaking down drill string, riser and other drilling systems on either the main or auxiliary well centers. He/she will also assist in the execution of all drilling operations in other areas of the vessel as required. All duties will be conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures, in a safe and efficient manner.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively participates in daily pre‐tour meeting and pre‐job meetings as often as required by the operations. When a deviation from the planned operations is necessary, stop the work, regroup and obtain approval prior to plan and implement the deviation.
• Follows standard instructions and maintains good communication with the Assistant Driller; provides notification of any concern, ensuring any deviation is properly communicated and documented.
• Ensures that operations are planned, organized, supervised and executed in accordance with well programs, rig move plans, company requirements and contractual obligations.
• Performs daily checks (i.e. QHSE checks, manifold line ups, etc.) as directed by the Assistant Driller.
• Operates rig tongs, wrenches and other equipment required for making up or breaking out tubular; perform other tasks necessary for drilling operations.
• Uses manual and automated means to move, position, lift, pull, push, remove and install tubular and other equipment as needed to perform the operation.
• Manually sets and removes slips from the rotary bore and around tubular as required.
• Washes down the rig floor areas using high pressure water, scrubbing brushes and cleaning agents as required.
• Ensures all loads leaving the rig floor with the deck cranes are slung properly and have tag lines attached.
• Signals Crane Operator in bringing equipment to and from the rig floor in a safe and effective manner.
• Greases, lubricates, and performs planned maintenance and minor repairs to rig floor equipment and inspect machinery that are directly related to the drilling operation.
• Changes tong and slip dies using hand tools and personal protective equipment.
• Ensures hand tools and portable lifting equipment are properly maintained and stored.
• Cleans, services and properly stores drilling subs, fishing tools, etc.
• Maintains the hygiene and housekeeping to Valaris standards with a particular focus on clear escape routes and walkways.
• Assists with operations in the shale shakers, cleaning mud tanks, mixing chemicals etc.
• Provides detailed verbal handover at end of shift to the relieving crew.

Qualifications / Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrates understanding and is proactive regarding safety program objectives.
• Encourages awareness and actively participate in safety program.
• Must have the ability to initiate and promote Stop Work Authority.
• Must be willing to notify direct supervisor of any unsafe acts, safety violations or potential safety violations.
• Compliance with Valaris training, certification and competence requirements.
• Physically capable of performing Emergency Response team Duties as per MODU Station Bill.