Job summary
- Assist in ensuring that appropriate well control measures are taken including training of personnel in well control and ensuring all pertinent well data is maintained and reported.
- Ensure that BOP drills are scheduled and carried out.
- Ensure that appropriate well control equipment is available, tested and ready for use.
- Assist in the direct application of preventive and planned maintenance programs.
- Assist in keeping equipment and systems operational and ensure that repairs are carried out.
- Assist in monitoring that rig equipment and systems are used as designated.
- Assist in the supervision, testing and checking of equipment and per their respective test schedules and take corrective measures when required.
- Secure the well in the emergency situation and ensure that the well is properly shut in.
- Assist in directing kill operations and make recommendations to the Tool Pusher.
- Direct crew in other emergencies. Assess situation and evaluate how to most effectively direct and control the situation.
- Take initial steps to stabilize the situation and inform the Tool Pusher and standby for orders and assist when needed.
- Provide leadership in Tool Pusher's absence by using good judgment, demonstrating maturity.
- Protect crews, environment, rig and the Operator's interests.
- Make recommendations for parts to be requested, equipment to be repaired and alternative procedures that may be helpful.
- Maintain good communication of information to update the Tool Pusher and prepare handover notes.
- Assist the Operator in efficient use of rig in conjunction of drilling program and knowledge of available equipment.
- Maintain standards of safety and comply with Company’s Health, Safety & Environment Management System requirements.
- Take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others in the workplace.
- Follow and maintain Company standards of Quality in accordance with Company Quality System requirements.
- Ensure that all orders and instructions received verbally or in writing are fully understood and adhered to;
- Be safety conscious in all his/her work and use compulsory protective equipment;
- Responsible for safe working conditions on the rig site at all times;
- Ensure that his subordinates use compulsory protective equipment;
- Be familiar with all relevant work and safety procedures issued by Company and Operator;
- Apply and ensure the correct application of prescribed safety standards and regulations, and take part in emergency drills and safety meetings; Ensure safe working practice of the crew. Schedule and conduct Quality / Safety meetings.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
- Other tasks as directed by the Managers.
- Good ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a toolpusher and 12-13 years of experience within the oil industry
- IADC or IWCF Well Control Certificate.
- Speaks/ understands Kurdish & English
- Ability to work calmly even in emergency situation, and priorities work requirements.