Offshore Drilling Lead & Safety Champion

Atwood Oceanics; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Valaris is seeking a seasoned Toolpusher to lead the drilling department, ensuring safe and efficient execution of well programs offshore. The role requires strong planning, supervision, and hands-on mentoring of crew competencies and tickets.

The candidate will coordinate with clients, maintain safety practices, and oversee barrier integrity and emergency procedures, delivering reliable results in demanding offshore environments.

Qualifications

• Ten years of rig experience including two years as Toolpusher.
• Completion of training and certification requirements for Toolpusher per Valaris matrix.

Responsibilities

• Lead drilling operations planning for goals and objectives to meet QHSE standards.
• Ensure operations are planned, organized, supervised, and executed per well programs and plans.
• Identify hazards, implement controls, and act as Barrier Authority under VMS to manage major hazards.
• Mentor crews, provide feedback, and ensure competencies and tickets are current.
• Communicate daily handovers to OIM/Master and maintain open communication across crews and clients.

Skills

Safety leadership

Hazard identification

Communication

Education

Toolpusher certification

Job description

Valaris is seeking a seasoned Toolpusher to lead the drilling department, ensuring safe and efficient execution of well programs offshore. The role requires strong planning, supervision, and hands-on mentoring of crew competencies and tickets.

The candidate will coordinate with clients, maintain safety practices, and oversee barrier integrity and emergency procedures, delivering reliable results in demanding offshore environments.