Oando jobs in Nigeria(Toolpusher)

Vacancy Title: Toolpusher
Department: Rig Operations
Date Published: Oct 4, 2010
Closing Date: Oct 29, 2010
Vacancy Description:
Toolpushers
The Toolpusher will manage the planning and efficient execution of the drilling program in coordination with Client Representative and rig department heads.
1. SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Ensure pre-job meeting is carried out for all non – routine drilling operations.
· Ensure the Driller is informed on an ongoing basis as to the well program objectives and communicate any changes in plans through issuing of Standing Instruction to Drillers (SID).
· Monitor the maintenance, repair and installation of all drilling equipment including repair, lubrication, maintenance records, and inventory levels.
· Maintain records of inspections and certification of drilling equipment, tools and tubular.
· Responsible for timely ordering of parts for all drilling equipment and monitor and maintain records of consumables for drilling departments and drilling activities.
· Ensure the mud mixing systems and solid control equipments are being monitored constantly and properly maintained.
· Relieve the Driller at the Driller’s console as operational requirement
· Partake in the daily operations meeting with the OIM and other rig department heads.
· Monitor the application of the Company Preventive Maintenance System program within the drilling department.
· Plan and organize the crew, equipment and resources well in advance to minimize operational downtime as it affects drilling operations and associated activities.
· Ensure that well control requirements are in place and enforced according to operational requirements.
· Review and approve all drilling related work permits.
· Supervise equipment preparation for impending drilling operations.
· Assist in supervising well killing operations in an emergency situation.
· Develop and submit a consolidated rig’s annual maintenance budget for approval for the drilling department, and responsible for managing compliance on annual basis.
· Ensure subordinates understand and supply guidelines of the Company EHSQ manual and rig specific procedures.
· Inform the Senior Toolpusher or OIM of any incidents, potential hazards or abnormal situations.
· Actively participate in weekly meetings, Quality Improvement Plan program, and all other Company safety management systems.
· Ensure that drills relevant to current operations are carried out regularly and recorded in line with Client and Company Well Control Procedures.
2. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent. Work experience and demonstrated ability of oral and written communications may be substituted in lieu of formal education.
Knowledge of all technical calculations required for the safe operation of drilling
Unit basic computer skills.
Valid Medical and Vaccination certificates.
Valid Well Control Certificate.
3. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
Planning Skills
Time Management Skills
Excellent Organizational Skills
Leadership / Supervisory Skills
Project Planning
Relationship Management
In-depth knowledge of drilling activities.

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