What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plataformista position at Noble Drilling Services Inc.?
Work under the direction of the Driller as necessary to support on-going rig operations. Implement and uphold safety and environmental compliance requirements. Operate rig floor equipment and support systems under the direction of the Driller. Perform general rig floor house-keeping duties and material preservation activities under the supervision of the Driller. Assist other personnel as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 6 months of experience working offshore.
- Completion of all training requirements for the position within designated time period.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
OPERATIONS
- Safely and efficiently perform all duties assigned by the Driller during drilling, work over and completion operations.
- Ensure the drill floor is kept clean and that all equipment is in its proper place.
- When required, work with casing, cementing, logging, and directional crews in performing specialized operations related to down hole operations.
- During tripping operations work assigned duties to include make-up/break-out tong operator, pipe tailer/stabber, back-up tong operator, pull and set slips, make up and break out tool joints, and replace tong dies.
- Check and replace snub lines and break out lines as required.
- Inspect spinning wrench for proper and safe working order. Grease as required.
- Ensure air lubricator has required oil.
- Inspect chain.
- Inspect hanging line and counterweight assembly.
- Inspect snub line.
- Conduct mud viscosity and mud weight checks of the drilling mud at the shale shaker as required.
- Work as required in the pontoon area to transfer fluids.
- Communicate all activity in pontoon area with Driller, Ballast Control Operator and Barge Engineer.
- Participate in the development of newly appointed team members.
- Other duties as assigned.
MAINTENANCE
- Safely and efficiently perform all duties assigned during maintenance operations.
- Perform housekeeping around the rig as required, such as keeping the rig floor clean and clear of all tools after each trip.
- Keep BOPs washed down.
- Keep shale shaker and de-sander clean when in use. Perform necessary maintenance on the shale shaker.
- Keep drawworks and rotary lubricated.
- Become familiar with blowout and shut-in procedures.
- Visually inspect the drill string so as to report wash outs, excessive wear, joint or thread damage.
- May be required to do rig and equipment maintenance such as chipping, scraping, painting, scrubbing, and cleaning.
- Assist in keeping the deck of the rig free of all unnecessary tools and equipment.
- Relieve the Derrickman as assigned in order to gain experience for promotion.
- Assist in maintaining the general appearance of the drilling rig.
- Assist with maintenance of equipment in the pontoon area.
HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL
- Implement and uphold Noble's safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure that all operations proceed in a safe manner. Correct and notify responsible parties of any unsafe acts and/or conditions which exist.
- Encourage and motivate personnel to observe safety and environmental policies and all intended and implied requirements of Noble's Management System.
- Responsible for familiarizing and adhering to Noble's Live Safe Code for the purpose of promoting a zero-incident and no-harm workplace.
- Responsible for familiarizing and utilizing Noble's Hazard Identification Tool to manage risk created by various energy sources found in the workplace.
- Attend and actively participate in daily pre-tour and weekly safety meetings.
- Ensure compliance with the requirements established in Noble's Management System.
- Initiate a safety stand down whenever an unplanned hazard or change in the expected results is observed.
- Perform all Safety Critical Tasks as detailed in the HSE Case.
- Incorporate the STOP the job planning process into all tasks, whether working alone or as part of a team.
- Take the initiative to perform emergency duties without specific orders or instruction.
- Develop and implement Job Safety Analysis and prepare hazard assessments as required.
- Responsible for compliance with all government regulations.
SUPERVISORY
None