Saudi Arabia Night Toolpusher

Role Overview

Saudi Arabia Night Toolpusher at Helmerich & Payne (H&P).

Role Purpose

Lead all night-shift drilling operations on a rig, ensuring safety compliance, operational efficiency, and effective team management while serving as the primary contact between rig personnel and client representatives.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all operations are conducted safely and in compliance with HSE standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses; prepare and submit proper documentation.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and supervise rig personnel, including assigning tasks, setting priorities, and overseeing daily activities.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance evaluation of rig staff.
• Provide clear, concise communication to the team through written and verbal instructions.

Operations & Planning

• Define project objectives and develop operational plans in alignment with senior management directions, including manpower and resource requirements.
• Oversee and analyze all drilling operations, ensuring they meet performance targets and safety expectations; recommend procedure improvements when needed.
• Identify and implement updates to operating standards, procedures, and programs to optimize efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Evaluate wellbore conditions and communicate drilling outcomes.

Rig Management & Logistics

• Plan and manage the erection, dismantling, and mobilization of drilling rigs.
• Coordinate delivery of drilling tools, fuel, water, and all necessary materials to the site.
• Conduct rig inspections and prepare rig condition reports.
• Monitor equipment and rig condition to ensure preventive maintenance is carried out effectively.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

• Serve as the main point of contact with on-site operating personnel and client representatives.
• Prepare operational reports, highlight drilling progress, identify challenges, and outline equipment needs for management review.