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Toolpusher
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What they do
An Oilfield or Rig Worker operates machinery used to extract oil, evaluate oil reserves, and maintain oil well sites.
$56,226 / year median in Kansas
-5% projected decline
Job Description
View More Jobs Toolpusher United States Be the First to Apply Job Description Principal Duties and Responsibilities Performs all work according to agreed expectations of both internal and external customers, focuses on doing things right the first time, and contributes actively to continual improvement activities. Acts as a safety leader ensuring the ongoing identification of hazards and the implementation of controls to manage the associated risks. Leads the drilling department in the planning of goals and objectives for QHSE. Ensures operations are planned, organized, supervised, and executed in accordance with well programs, rig move plans, company requirements, and contractual obligations. Participates in operational daily meetings; reviews the last 24 hours, previews the next 24/72 hours, and plans for future operations with regards to equipment, personnel, and logistics requirements. Promotes and maintains a good working relationship with client representatives onboard. Maintains hygiene and housekeeping onboard to Valaris standards with a particular focus on escape routes. Organizes and supervises the activities of the drilling department and ensures Valaris work instructions are understood and observed by all crews. Ensures all rig/deck crews have the necessary competencies, training, and skills to perform their tasks (i.e. through regular mentoring, appraisal and feedback to direct reports). Supervises all preventive maintenance or maintenance repairs occurring on drilling equipment. Plans and coordinates well control drills and ensures well control emergency procedures and responses are fully implemented and crew competencies/tickets are valid and current. Creates an environment in which open communications can occur within all departments, with all senior/junior crews as well as clients and third parties as required. Clearly and accurately communicates daily to OIM/Master and provides detailed handover at the end of shift and the end of hitch. As an identified Barrier Authority (BA) under the Valaris Management System (VMS), integral to the management and control of Major Accident Hazards/Process Safety Risks. Responsible for the thorough and timely completion of assigned barrier integrity verification activities, as prescribed under VMS, for the assessment of associated deficiencies and, if applicable taking mitigating or corrective actions to the best of their competency, knowledge and ability.
Qualifications / Experience
Ten (10) years rig experience including two (2) years' proven experience as a Toolpusher. Completion of all training and certification requirements for Toolpusher position as described in the Valaris training matrix. Behaviors As part of our commitment to fostering a high-performance culture, employees are expected to align their actions and decisions with the principles outlined in our Behavioral Framework. This framework serves as the foundation for our organizational culture and guides our behaviors to drive better outcomes across the company. Employees are responsible for incorporating these behaviors into their daily actions, relationships, and decision-making to help manage expectations, strengthen relationships, and contribute to the overall success of the organization. Our five behaviors that define our culture are: Analyze & Plan- Being deliberate in understanding and describing the problem to solve and using information from a range of relevant sources to develop solutions that are effective and evidence-based. Collaborate
- Collaborating effectively, sharing ideas, and leveraging one another's strengths based on trust, transparency, and empathy, creating an environment where everyone's input is valued. Communicate
- Communicate clearly with all employees and stakeholders, ensuring active listening, understanding, and timely information sharing. Learn, Grow & Adapt
- Building organizational capability through our own learning and development while coaching others and supporting others to adapt, learn, and develop. Deliver Results
- S triving to deli ver and exceed required results, identifying and overcoming obstacles, and taking responsibility for the outcome while respecting our values.