Transocean Job Vacancy for a Derrickman

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Our Client - Transocean is seeking to recruit qualified candidates for  the below position:

Job Title: Derrickman

Job Function

• Handle tubular goods while working on the derrick
• Assist in operating and maintaining drilling fluid pumping and mixing systems
• Apply Transocean core values

• Handle tubular goods on the derrick during tripping operations (i.e. pulling out of hole and running in hole)
• Assist the Driller and Assistant Driller with rig floor operations; work with the Floorhands on the rig floor when applicable
• Operate, maintain and repair gate valves associated with the mud system, butterfly valves in mud pits, agitators, shale shakers, etc.
• Operate, maintain and repair mud conditioning and solids control equipment as required.
• Participate in pre-tour meeting with the drilling crew for all drilling operations
• Inspect and perform routine maintenance work on the derrick and connected equipment
• Assist in running and cementing casing, mainly working at the casing stabbing board
• Monitor the mud pumps and mud pits during operations. Report any unexplained pit level increase/decrease to the Driller.
• Maintain daily logs of drilling fluid properties as well as chemicals and mud materials. Assist in completing the mud record section of the IADC report on a daily basis.
• Operate all drilling fluid handling and treatment equipment in the pump/pit room in accordance with operational requirements. Mix and treat drilling fluid as per instructions.
• Maintain and repair mud pumps and associated equipment; ensure that permit to work and isolation procedure is followed.
• Check and record drilling fluid weight and viscosity at regular intervals and report any deviation from operational requirements to the Driller
• Assist in the running and retrieval of Blow Out Preventer (BOP) and ancillary operations
• Assist with deck operations when required

• Incorporate the THINK planning into all tasks, whether working alone or as part of a team
• Participate in the START process
• Report any incidents, potential hazards or abnormal situations to the Driller or Assistant Driller
• Actively participate in weekly safety meetings and pre-tour meetings as required, FOCUS Improvement Process, and all other Company safety management systems
• Actively participate in drilling operations safety drills as and when required
• Ensure that DROPS inspections are conducted as per the rig's DROPS inspection program
• Call a Time Out for Safety (TOFS) whenever an unplanned hazard or a change in the expected results is observed
• Inspect all safety equipment before going up to and in the derrick prior to usage
• Maintain the pump/pit room in a clean, tidy and hazard-free condition
• Ensure that all Company policies and procedures are adhered to while carrying out assigned duties

• Meet the training requirements according to the applicable training matrix
• Mentor, develop and train crew members to ensure that they are competent to work at their next job level
• Maintain discipline onboard and ensure compliance with Company disciplinary procedures
• Assist with the supervision and training of Floorhand and Pumphand
• Participate fully in the annual performance appraisal process