Entry Level Leasehands Aus

Job Summary:
This position is primarily a rig labourer's job. However, it calls for an ability to learn and perform manual skills and develop a working knowledge of safe drilling operations. Tasks include tubular handling, basic rigging and general rig maintenance under the supervision of the rig crew.

Specific Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

- Perform preparation and painting of substructure and equipment as directed by the crew
- Assist Crew with maintenance of rig equipment and tubulars as directed
- Maintain areas of responsibility in clean, tidy and safe condition
- Assist in movement of equipment about the rig and between the rig and transport loads
- Assist the drilling crew as directed in measurement, labelling and recording detail of casing and drill pipe
- Assist drill crew as directed in rigging up, rigging down and running of blow out prevention (BOP) stack
- Perform relieving duties on the drill floor as required
- Assist Derrickhand as directed with mud mixing and conditioning
- Assist in the orderly and safe storage of equipment and stores as directed by the Assistant Driller
- Carry out fire team duties as assigned and as directed
- Participate in all safety meetings, fire and BOP drills and safety training programmes
- Assist in first aid and medivac procedures as directed
- Have a thorough knowledge of rig emergency signals and procedures
- Have a thorough knowledge of hand signals and safe working procedures for equipment handling
- Perform assigned duties in a safe efficient manner in accordance with Company Policy and good rig husbandry
- Have a working knowledge of basic knots, splices, wire line sling handling and general rigging practices
- Report any unsafe condition or practice at once to a Superior
- Any further reasonable duties as directed by a supervisor
- Undertake all other work as requested by Management
- From time to time there will be a requirement for you to work reasonable overtime in additional to the ordinary hours
- Comply with all HSE policies and work procedures
- Contribute to the development of and improvements in QA procedures
- Actively work towards achieving/maintaining Training Matrix in accordance with organisational KPI’s

Qualifications:

- CPR
- Senior First Aid
- DCGI
- 4x4 Operate Vehicles in the Field
- Breathing Apparatus
- Confined Space Training
- Gas Testing and Monitoring
- Working At Heights
- Certificate II in Drilling - Oil/Gas

Technical Competencies:

- Physically capable of sustained manual labour
- Safely perform manual skills
- Must be able to adopt the various procedures outlined in the Drilling Programme
- Rig Pass Induction
- Incident Recording and Investigation
- Fire Awareness
- Driver Commitment/Awareness
- Eye Injury Prevention
- Fair Culture
- Hand Awareness
- Hearing Conservation and Awareness
- Heat Stress
- Manual Handling
- BBS Workshop
- Hazard Recognition Program/JSA
- Permit to Work Holder Rev 3

Behavioral Competencies:

- Communication Skills
- Must be extremely observant
- Works in a manner that insures personal safety and the safety of fellow employees
- Maintains a professional, effective, and polite relationship with other Ensign employees and suppliers
- Strives continuously to develop a greater knowledge of the positions held within the department
- Works well as a team player and demonstrates willingness to share knowledge to advance knowledge and skills of others
- Respects chain of command and follows through on instructions
- Communicates effectively in both written and oral form to all levels of an organisation - both internal and external

Education and Experience:

- Previous manual labour position
- Experience working away from home (preferred)

Other Accountabilities:

- ** Business Policies -** Understands and agrees to follow all of Ensign’s Policy and Directives and procedures as set forth in the Ensign Company Policy and Basic Directives Handbook for Employees
- ** Certifications -** Maintains technical and safety certifications required by company or government agencies; remains current on all OSHA, EUSD and other required training
- ** Drug-free workplace -** Conforms to a drug-free workplace, not be under the influence of mind-altering prescription or nonprescription drugs, including alcohol and other drugs of abuse
- ** Occupational Health and Safety -** Understands fully the Ensign Health and Safety policy and self-responsibility for own health and safety at work; Demonstrates responsibility to avoid adversely affecting the health and safety of others through any act or omission
- Uses the correct protective clothing and equipment as provided by Ensign and guards against misuse or damage to such equipment
- Reports any hazardous situations arising in the workplace that cannot be self-corrected, or injury incurred during the course of work, no matter how minor
- Avoids injury resulting from manual handling tasks, by use of risk assessment, correct mechanical handling equipment and correc