Toolpusher Job at Transocean

Transocean is the world's largest offshore drilling contractor, provides the most versatile fleet of mobile offshore drilling units to help clients find and develop oil and natural gas reserves. Building on more than 50 years of experience with the highest specification rigs, our approximately 18,000 employees are focused on safety and premier offshore drilling performance. 


We are currently recruiting for the position of:

Job Title: Toolpusher - Nigeria Nationals 

Job ID: 2000802
Location: Lagos

Job DescriptionOperations/Maintenance:

• Ensure that the Driller is provided each tour with the Standing Instructions to Driller (SID) that is relevant to the planned operations.
• 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.
• Ensure the mud mixing systems and solid control equipment are being monitored constantly and properly maintained.
• Relieve the Driller at the Driller’s console as operational requirement demands.
• Partake in the daily operations meeting with the OIM, Senior Toolpusher and other rig department heads.
• Monitor the application of the Company Rig Maintenance System (RMS) for drilling department maintenance tasks.
• Review and approve all drilling-related Permit to Work as the responsible person for the task.
• Assist in planning the job activities of the drilling department and associated activities.
• Ensure that well control requirements are in place according to operational requirements; assist in supervising well-killing operations in an emergency situation.
• Perform all well control calculations (i.e. mud weight increase, initial and final circulating pressures, number of strokes, etc.),
• Assist the Senior Toolpusher or OIM in coordinating the activities of third-party personnel responsible for various aspects of the well program and ensure that they understand Transocean policy and procedures related to the task and that they follow safety processes.
• Prepare Requisition Purchase Orders for equipment or parts necessary to keep the drilling operation free of downtime. Assist in ensuring that sufficient stock of parts and materials are maintained.
• Maintain proper communication with the Senior Toolpusher and OIM regarding the progress of drilling and associated operations.
• Recommend adjustments to drilling parameters as necessary to improve the overall drilling operation's performance.
• Promote and maintain an effective working relationship with other departments, third-party personnel and Customer Representatives.

Application Closing Date
20th February, 2014.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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