At H&P, our people are our strength.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Derrickhand is primarily responsible for the mud system and associated equipment, but not limited to performing various manual labor tasks throughout the rig site.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Demonstrates core values and safety standards according to the H&P way • Welcomes and mentors incoming Floorhands • Monitors the performance of the mud pumps and performs exchange of expendable items as required, as well as general maintenance of pumps • Properly locks out and tags equipment on mud system during repairs and other activities that require isolation of equipment • Oversees condition and basic analysis of drilling fluid in active and reserve mud system of rig as per the direction of customer and customer supplies service companies • Monitors pit (mud tank) fluid level, transfers fluids in and out of rig mud system, maintains the condition of the solids control equipment and high and low pressure piping, arranges valves of all tanks and associated pumping equipment, and monitors the flow output from well bore to mud system • Directs roughnecks and roustabouts during repairs and general maintenance of mud system related equipment • Reports and advises driller of any change of status regarding drilling fluid – in terms of volume, flow input, flow output, temperature, contamination, cuttings anomalies, abnormal flow properties, and leaks • Provide inventory of necessary chemicals and fluids utilized for treatment of drilling fluids to Operator representative • Reports and advises driller of any change of status to pumping equipment, solids removal equipment, mud mixing equipment, cuttings handling equipment
DERRICKHAND
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly service to overhead equipment in mast used to hoist tubular product in and out of well bore • Positions themself +/- 100 feet above ground level at derrick board during tripping operations for the purpose of racking and removing tubulars in mast • Performs visual inspection of all equipment from rig floor to top of crown section taking remedial action to rectify any situation requiring repair and reports such action immediately to driller • Demonstrates complete understanding of rig well control equipment (BOPE) with ability to function any aspect of equipment at driller’s command
• Up to date on current Workday trainings as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
• Computer literate with Microsoft: World, Excel, Outlook and H&P applications
• Must be a team player
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be committed to the H&P Way and H&P’s core values of Actively C.A.R.E., Service Attitude, Innovative Spirit, Teamwork, and Do the Right Thing
• Demonstrated commitment to H&P’s Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and C.A.R.E. processes (COACH people-based safety, Compass Cards, LifeBelts, JSAs, hotwork, confined space entry, lock-out/tag-out, dropped object prevention, etc.) with a proven track record of compliance
• Flexible and adaptable, able to overcome and solve problems
• Ensures compliance with all relevant H&P policies
• Understands and applies local, territory, state and federal statutory obligations
• Apply relevant Saudi legislation as it pertains to Drilling, HSE obligations and expectations, reporting and audit
• Ability to effectively work in indigenous environments
• 2+ years of prior experience in oil/gas
Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
Skills Required
- 2+ years of prior experience in oil/gas
- Computer literate with Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook
- Ability to effectively work in indigenous environments
What We Do
Since 1920, H&P has been the industry’s most trusted partner in U.S. land, international and offshore drilling productivity and reliability. Using cutting edge rig technologies and drilling solutions; we’re building upon a century of success while continuing to improve reliability, safety and efficiency for our customers.
