Derrickman Derrickman

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 Derrickman to join our offshore Team.

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

- Execute instructions from the Driller, Assistant Driller and Junior Driller where applicable.
- Ensure full understanding of the safe operation of equipment in the derrick/setback area/DHT.
- Work in the derrick/setback area as instructed by the Driller.
- Performs any work in the derrick/setback area such as measuring drill string, grease equipment, etc.
- Has to inform the Driller of any defects found in the derrick/setback area or of any hazardous situations.
- Carry out derrick inspections and Dropped Object Checks thoroughly and timely, document the results and ensure any anomalies are reported.
- Responsible for performing Planned Maintenance on drilling equipment thoroughly and timely and recording it on the PM sheets as delegated by Assistant Driller or Junior Driller where applicable.
- Carry out regular checks on pump room equipment and replace expendable parts as required.
- Maintains the mud pumps and repairs them when necessary.
- Maintains the shale shaker, desander, mud cleaner and centrifuge.
- Responsible for maintaining a high standard of housekeeping in their areas of work.
- Record mud pump running hours.
- Monitor mud pit levels and record drilling fluid properties as instructed by the Driller.
- Responsible for any transfer of mud or other well bore fluids.
- Treat the drilling fluid as instructed by the Mud Engineer.
- Allocate tasks to Floorman 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 the Assistant Driller.

Suitable applicants should ideally have:

- Previous experience as a Derrickman onboard a similar unit
- Valid IWCF Well Control Certificate
- Mechanical aptitude
- Numerically competent
- Company name

**Stena Drilling Limited**
- Greenbank Cres
- East Tullos Industrial Estate
- Aberdeen AB12
- Webpage
- Salary
- Competitive
- Title
- Derrickman
- Sector
- Private
- Extent
- Permanent
- Number of positions
- 1