Derrickman

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
The Derrickhand is primarily responsible for the mud system and associated equipment, but not limited to performing various manual labor tasks throughout the rig site.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates core values and safety standards according to the H&P way • Welcomes and mentors incoming Floorhands • Monitors the performance of the mud pumps and performs exchange of expendable items as required, as well as general maintenance of pumps • Properly locks out and tags equipment on mud system during repairs and other activities that require isolation of equipment • Oversees condition and basic analysis of drilling fluid in active and reserve mud system of rig as per the direction of customer and customer supplies service companies • Monitors pit (mud tank) fluid level, transfers fluids in and out of rig mud system, maintains the condition of the solids control equipment and high and low pressure piping, arranges valves of all tanks and associated pumping equipment, and monitors the flow output from well bore to mud system • Directs roughnecks and roustabouts during repairs and general maintenance of mud system related equipment • Reports and advises 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 • Reports and advises driller of any change of status to pumping equipment, solids removal equipment, mud mixing equipment, cuttings handling equipment