Clair Ridge Derrickman

Employment type: Permanent Employee
Application end date: 9/14/2026

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About the Company

The energy transition requires people with entrepreneurial spirit and innovative sustainable solutions. With 50 years of industry experience, Odfjell Technology is a leader in developing technological solutions for tomorrow. Our people work to overcome today’s challenges and realise the opportunities ahead, whilst delivering safe and efficient products and services for our clients.

Job Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Derrickman to join our Clair Ridge Platform working an Enhanced Rotation (161 days per year offshore).

Role Summary

The Derrickman operates, monitors and maintains all drilling fluid systems and associated equipment; directs and coordinates work activities associated with drilling fluid system and relieves on the rig floor as required. The Derrickman works in the pit room or pump room and maintains pit room and mud pump equipment. The Derrickman operates and maintains all related tools and equipment required for the Derrickman’s work activities, and will assist the operation as directed by the Driller.

Responsibilities

• Reviews with the Mud Engineer various aspects of the mud / fluids program and its requirements.
• Attends a pre-spud meeting with all drill crew members to outline the details of the well program and prepares each team member for the tasks ahead.
• Assists and relieves the Assistant Driller as required.
• Works the derrick manually if required.
• Performs tripping and connection operations making use of all rig floor handling equipment as appropriate.
• Operates various pipe handling equipment while making connections, tripping, testing, etc.
• Works on Stabbing board if required.
• Operates, monitors and maintains all drilling fluid systems and equipment.
• Checks valve line-up on all pump related manifolds at the start of each shift.
• Monitors mud properties, volumes, gains and losses while in the pit room.
• Directs mud flow (circulation) from mud pits to hole and return as directed by Driller.
• Receives and ships dry bulk and mud from supply boat to bulk storage tanks.
• Directs and coordinates work activities associated with drilling fluid system and equipment operations.
• Builds mud / Fluid volume and maintains properties to client's specifications.
• Repairs and maintenance of all drilling systems, equipment and work areas as directed by the Driller.
• Assists with maintaining logbook of mud weights, volume and viscosity readings taken throughout the tour.
• Must be able to recognise the signs of a well kick or blowout before it develops into an emergency condition.
• Assists with pre-planning required equipment, materials and procedures needed to perform drilling operations.
• Drives fork trucks as required for cargo and chemical handling.
• Stands in for alternative work discipline as required.
• Completes any other reasonable tasks as delegated by Line Supervisor.
• Carries out a comprehensive hand over of ongoing tasks to back-to-back Derrickman.
• Assists in area inspections as required.
• Becomes competent in their particular discipline.
• Works towards achieving Assistant Drillers competency.
• Coaches Roustabouts and Floorman to assist them with their competency.
• Attends onshore or offshore meetings and additional training, as required.
• Attends safety meetings, emergency and lifesaving drills as required.
• Attends and contributes to TBT’s and ensures full understanding of the planned operation and your responsibilities.
• In the event of an incident/accident, ensures all steps are taken to make the area secure for investigation and informs the Senior Odfjell Representative immediately.
• Properly uses and cares for personal protective equipment.
• Brings to the immediate notice of their supervisor, any potential hazards to safety, health, plant and equipment, which come to their attention in the course of their work.
• Carries out planned safety inspections when required.
• Makes use of Safety Observation System e.g. LOFEO/STOP/IRIS.
• Takes immediate action to contain, eliminate or guard against actual and potential hazards to safety, health, plant and equipment which come to their attention in the course of their work.