Job Description

The Derrickhand is responsible for maintaining and repairing rig equipment pertaining to the drilling of the well, including circulating, rotating, hoisting, well control systems. The Derrickman is also responsible for any work being performed overhead, derrick inspection, repairs or installation of equipment utilized during drilling operations including any third party equipment.

Essential Functions:

* Provide visible leadership with a Total Ownership attitude. Owns safety standard.
* Supervise and ensure the safety of drilling crew as well as efficient operations during tour of duty.
* Enforce, clarify, and follow Company policies, standards, and procedures.
* Follow the client's daily drilling plans.
* Promote operational excellence through procedural discipline.
* Train and supervise junior crew members on standard operating procedures relating to the Derrickhand position to include, but not limited to, proper care and maintenance of the rig and drill string, mud pumps, shakers, rig tanks and mixing hoppers including lubrication of equipment and housekeeping.
* Delegate work effectively to junior employees with a clear definition of requirements and expectations.
* Responsible for morale and order within crew.
* Ensure Authorized To Operate (ATO) and Approved Competent Operator (ACO) are applied and followed.
* Straps and measures tubular, casing and tools as required.
* Handles tubular in the derrick as required.
* Aligns stand pipe manifolds and bleed off lines per instructions from AD and Driller.
* Monitors mud returns and fill volumes while tripping in and out to recognize signs for well control issues.
* Announces mud weights and viscosity over public announcement and reports any system changes to supervisors.
* Regulates and adjusts flow of mud across shale shakers, mud cleaning equipment.
* Manages fluid transfers, monitors fluid volumes during transfer process.
* Lines up valves, hoses, hard piping for fluid transfer to and from rig and 3rd party equipment operators.
* Identifies worn or damaged shale shaker screens, makes proper repairs or changes accordingly.
* Preforms isolations and LOTO procedures pertaining to any circulating, rotating or hoisting equipment.
* Preforms installation of equipment overhead in the derrick, including third parties as required.
* Manages working mud tanks and equipment, checks mud weights and properties.
* Monitor tank levels and reports any change to supervisor while maintaining good communication with the mud engineer.
* Operates and maintains mud mixing valve alignment during all fluid movements to ensure we maintain a zero discharge facility.
* Performs mud pump repairs and general pump maintenance, including disassemble, reassemble or oil change and filters.
* Mixes chemicals and lines up mixing pump manifold.
* Assemble well-control or pressure-control equipment on the wellhead.
* Greases derrick crown and traveling block, inspects and maintains safe working conditions within the derrick.
* Cleans the mast and substructure with a high-pressure steam cleaning unit and/or pressure washers.
* Performs scrubbing and cleaning of rig equipment and drilling packages as required with rig wash.
* Performs chipping and painting on drilling packages and equipment as required.
* Comply with emergency response plan or Work Safe Procedures during emergencies and/or drills.
* Perform additional duties, responsibilities, and special projects as may be directed.