Toolpusher jobs in Louisiana

At Stena Drilling we operate our business with a focus on our core values of Care, Innovation and Performance. With a worldwide operational presence, we are one of the world’s foremost independent drilling contractors.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Toolpusher to join the Stena IceMAX on a permanent basis.

Some of the duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to :

• Control all Drilling Operations and other interrelated activities being performed during their shift in a safe and efficient manner.
• Responsible for all the essential drilling operations, such as drilling, reaming, coring, fishing, running casing, tubing, cementing.
• Ensure the drilling operations are carried out as defined in the approved Operator’s Instructions and Drilling Programme, and the operation is executed in accordance with Stena’s Drilling Operation Manual and RSWMs and where applicable any agreements made in the Bridging Document.
• Report directly to the Senior Toolpusher any deviations from approved Operator’s Instructions or Drilling Programme.
• Helps all subcontractor companies to run their jobs and maintain a good cooperation.
• Manage and monitor the execution of the Planned Maintenance System within the Drilling Department.
• Ensuring that all maintenance carried out on drilling equipment has been entered into the Maximo system.
• Maintain an accurate tubular inventory.
• Prepare Drilling Reports.
• Check instructions, programmes and calculations supplied by Operator and challenge them where necessary.
• Provide cover for the Driller as required.
• Supervise the running and retrieving of all subsea equipment.
• Advise the Senior Toolpusher of any impending downtime.
• Ensure Drillers are familiar with space-out and shut-in procedure.
• Check the accuracy of kick sheets and monitor trip sheets.
• Allocate tasks to Driller and provide adequate supervision in order to ensure that all such tasks are carried out in a safe and efficient manner.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of the personnel working under their direction and shall be expected to conduct operations at all times in full compliance with company procedures (SMS).
• Identify and address any violations of procedures concerning personnel under their direction.
• Continuous or repeated violations of policies or procedures should be highlighted and brought to the attention of the HoD / Master-OIM.
• Comply with the Management of Change Principle.
• Actively participate in accident / incident investigations when required.
• Any other duties as required by Senior Toolpusher.
• If allocated to an MPD capable vessel (full MPD system installed);
• Be fully aware of all MPD policies and procedures.
• Plan and Monitor the progress of MPD operations and control all associated work in a safe manner as defined in the MPD drilling program.
• Track and record all 3rd Party costs associated with MPD operations.

Suitable applicants should ideally have :

• Current IWCF well control certificate
• Previous experience as Driller
• Previous experience on similar installation
• HPHT. Completed CAS for position of Driller
• Competent in man management
• Self-motivated
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