Floorhand

Noble Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Noble Corporation is seeking personnel to support offshore rig operations under the direction of the Driller. The role includes operating rig floor equipment, maintaining housekeeping, and assisting multiple crews to ensure safe and efficient drilling, workover, and completion activities.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, at least 6 months offshore experience, and have completed required training. The position emphasizes safety, environmental compliance, and teamwork aboard the rig.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ months of offshore experience.
• Completion of all training requirements for the position within designated time period.
• VG2 Drill & Well Technology and a skilled trade position.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform duties assigned by the Driller during drilling, work over and completion operations.
• Maintain clean drill floor and keep equipment in proper place.
• Assist casing, cementing, logging, and directional crews in down hole operations as required.
• Perform rig floor housekeeping and material preservation tasks.
• Communicate activity in pontoon area with Driller, Ballast Control Operator and Barge Engineer.
• Participate in developing newly appointed team members.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Offshore experience

VG2 Drill & Well Technology

Safety & compliance

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 rig floor equipment and support systems under the direction of the Driller. Perform general rig floor 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 working offshore.
• Completion of all training requirements for the position within designated time period.
• VG2 Drill & Well Technology and a skilled trade position

Essential Functions

OPERATIONS

• Safely and efficiently perform all duties assigned by the Driller during drilling, work over and completion operations.
• Ensure the drill floor is kept clean and that all equipment is in its proper place.
• When required, work with casing, cementing, logging, and directional crews in performing specialized operations related to down hole operations.
• During tripping operations work assigned duties to include make-up/break-out tong operator, pipe tailer/stabber, back-up tong operator, pull and set slips, make up and break out tool joints, and replace tong dies.
• Check and replace snub lines and break out lines as required.
• Inspect spinning wrench for proper and safe working order. Grease as required.
• Ensure air lubricator has required oil.
• Inspect chain.
• Inspect hanging line and counterweight assembly.
• Inspect snub line.
• Conduct mud viscosity and mud weight checks of the drilling mud at the shale shaker as required.
• Work as required in the pontoon area to transfer fluids.
• Communicate all activity in pontoon area with Driller, Ballast Control Operator and Barge Engineer.
• Participate in the development of newly appointed team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

MAINTENANCE

• Safely and efficiently perform all duties assigned during maintenance operations.
• Perform housekeeping around the rig as required, such as keeping the rig floor clean and clear of all tools after each trip.
• Keep BOPs washed down.
• Keep shale shaker and de-sander clean when in use. Perform necessary maintenance on the shale shaker.
• Keep drawworks and rotary lubricated.
• Become familiar with blowout and shut-in procedures.
• Visually inspect the drill string so as to report wash outs, excessive wear, joint or thread damage.
• 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 Derrickman as assigned in order to gain experience for promotion.
• Assist in maintaining the general appearance of the drilling rig.
• Assist with maintenance of equipment in the pontoon area.

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

None