Rig Derrickman — Drilling Fluids & Wellsite Operations

Doyon, Limited; Alaska; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Doyon Drilling in Alaska seeks a Derrickman to perform rig derrick work, tripping in and out of the wellbore, and manage drilling fluid properties. The role involves fluid mixing, pit maintenance, and ensuring safe, compliant operations on an offshore or onshore rig.

The incumbent will inspect SPCC plans, support emergency drills, and coordinate with mud engineers, Drillers, and Toolpushers to maintain smooth rig activities in harsh Arctic conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years rig experience associated with this position.
• NSTC (North Slope Training Certificate).
• Able to work at heights up to and greater than 100 feet.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspection per SPCC plan.
• Performs pump repairs and general pump maintenance.
• Record drilling fluid properties and chemicals used.
• Maintain spare parts list for solids control and circulation equipment.
• Record maintenance performed on solids control and circulation equipment.
• Work from derrick racking board during tripping operations, latching and unlatching drill string elevators.
• Maintain drilling fluid solids control and circulation equipment.
• Carry out routine drilling fluid property sampling.
• Mixing of drilling fluid chemicals and maintenance of drilling fluid properties.
• Participate in emergency drills.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of rig drilling fluid pits.
• Follow DDI and customer operating and reporting procedures.
• Maintain clear communications with relief, mud engineer, Driller and Toolpusher.
• Follow DDI and customer operating and reporting procedures.
• Actively participate in safety initiatives (e.g. SAFE), spill prevention, pre-job meetings and hazard recognition activities.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Skills

Rig operations

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

NSTC (North Slope Training Certificate)

Job description

Doyon Drilling in Alaska seeks a Derrickman to perform rig derrick work, tripping in and out of the wellbore, and manage drilling fluid properties. The role involves fluid mixing, pit maintenance, and ensuring safe, compliant operations on an offshore or onshore rig.

The incumbent will inspect SPCC plans, support emergency drills, and coordinate with mud engineers, Drillers, and Toolpushers to maintain smooth rig activities in harsh Arctic conditions.