Derrickhand

Education:Qualification :Assists in any operation being carried out by the drilling crewLoad and unload casing on racks during tripping operations and the running of casingResponsible for maintaining the drilling fluid and the drilling system while drilling ahead, as directedMaintain of drilling equipment as directed, including mud pumps, shakers, the mud system and the pipe handling systemMaintain the drilling mud properties as directed by the Mud Engineer/OCR and carry out such tests as may be required to monitor these mud propertiesPerform work in the derrick as directed by the DrillerMaintain his areas of responsibility in a clean, tidy and safe conditionDiagnose and repair equipment malfunctions in the mud systemMix mud to the required specificationsMaintain log of mud properties as required by company policy or as directed by the Client and Mud EngineerMaintain technical manuals relating to mud equipmentMaintain appropriate sections of Daily Drilling ReportReport on consumption of mud products at end of each tour in daily drilling reportFollow directions given by Mud Engineer/OCRAssist in supervision and training of subordinates in HSEA Company Policy, Procedures and PracticesSupervise crew members during mud mixing operations.Assist subordinates to upgrade positionsStress safety and safe working practices to subordinates and report unsafe practices or conditions to the Driller or TourpusherTrain and study for personal advancementUse safe operational practices when handling equipment and toolsHave thorough knowledge of rig emergency procedures and signalsParticipate in Drilling Department safety drills and meetings Specific responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Assists in any operation being carried out by the drilling crew
• Load and unload casing on racks during tripping operations and the running of casing
• Responsible for maintaining the drilling fluid and the drilling system while drilling ahead, as directed
• Maintain of drilling equipment as directed, including mud pumps, shakers, the mud system and the pipe handling system
• Maintain the drilling mud properties as directed by the Mud Engineer/OCR and carry out such tests as may be required to monitor these mud properties
• Perform work in the derrick as directed by the Driller
• Maintain his areas of responsibility in a clean, tidy and safe condition
• Diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions in the mud system
• Mix mud to the required specifications
• Maintain log of mud properties as required by company policy or as directed by the Client and Mud Engineer
• Maintain technical manuals relating to mud equipment
• Maintain appropriate sections of Daily Drilling Report
• Report on consumption of mud products at end of each tour in daily drilling report
• Follow directions given by Mud Engineer/OCR
• Assist in supervision and training of subordinates in HSEA Company Policy, Procedures and Practices
• Supervise crew members during mud mixing operations.
• Assist subordinates to upgrade positions
• Stress safety and safe working practices to subordinates and report unsafe practices or conditions to the Driller or Tourpusher
• Train and study for personal advancement
• Use safe operational practices when handling equipment and tools
• Have thorough knowledge of rig emergency procedures and signals
• Participate in Drilling Department safety drills and meetings

Opportunity to work with a global leader in drilling and servicing wells.

Contract duration : 12months or permanent depending on individual

Rotation but even time rosters with rigs in SA and east coast.

Competitive Compensation: Experience a competitive rate for your valuable contributions.