Saudi Arabia: Derrickman

Role Overview

Derrickman position with Helmerich & Payne (H&P) in Saudi Arabia.

Role Purpose

The Derrickman is primarily responsible for the mud system and associated equipment, and performs various manual labor tasks throughout the rig site.

Key Responsibilities

Mud System & Drilling Fluid Management

• Monitor the performance of mud pumps and perform exchange of expendable items as required, as well as general maintenance of pumps.
• Properly lock out and tag equipment on mud system during repairs and other activities that require isolation of equipment.
• Oversee condition and basic analysis of drilling fluid in active and reserve mud system of rig as per direction of customer and customer supplies service companies.
• Monitor pit (mud tank) fluid level and transfer fluids in and out of rig mud system.
• Maintain the condition of solids control equipment and high and low pressure piping.
• Arrange valves of all tanks and associated pumping equipment.
• Monitor the flow output from well bore to mud system.
• Report and advise 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.
• Report and advise driller of any change of status to pumping equipment, solids removal equipment, mud mixing equipment, and cuttings handling equipment.

Derrick Operations

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly service to overhead equipment in mast used to hoist tubular product in and out of well bore.
• Position yourself at derrick board, up to 100 feet above ground level, during tripping operations for the purpose of racking and removing tubulars in mast.
• Perform visual inspection of all equipment from rig floor to top of crown section and take remedial action to rectify any situation requiring repair.
• Report remedial actions immediately to driller.
• Demonstrate complete understanding of rig well control equipment (BOPE) with ability to function any aspect of equipment at driller's command.

Team Leadership & Safety

• Demonstrate core values and safety standards according to the H&P way.
• Welcome and mentor incoming Floorhands.
• Direct roughnecks and roustabouts during repairs and general maintenance of mud system related equipment.
• Maintain up-to-date status on current Workday trainings as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• 2+ years of prior experience in oil and gas.

Skills & Competencies

• Computer literate with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and H&P applications.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• 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 including COACH people-based safety, Compass Cards, LifeBelts, JSAs, hotwork, confined space entry, lock-out/tag-out, dropped object prevention, with proven track record of compliance.
• Flexible and adaptable with ability 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.