Derrickman job description
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Example derrickman requirements on a job description
Derrickman requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in derrickman job postings.
Sample derrickman requirements
- Physically fit and able to work in high altitude and confined spaces
- Experience in drilling operations
- Ability to operate and maintain drilling equipment
- Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations
- Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and diagrams
Sample required derrickman soft skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing work conditions
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Derrickman job description example 1
Weatherford International derrickman job description
Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.
We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.
Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, word-class team.
When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger - a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other's successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.
Weatherford offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits program and provides you a challenging and enriching career path, with a healthy balance of structure and flexibility to chart your own course. We are focused on providing a challenging and enriching career path with a healthy balance of structure and flexibility to chart your own course. We are an innovative, global company with wide-ranging opportunities that include career-enhancing talent rotations. Our structured career paths will ensure that you know what it takes to build your ideal career at Weatherford when you join our Company. We also offer a comprehensive benefits program, including health insurance coverage, income protection plans, a 401(k) savings plan, Company paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation.
Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Responsibilities
The schedule for this role will be Monday - Friday, 7 am - 3:30 pm Work closely with the Driller and the Rotary Helpers (Floor Hands) to ensure that drilling rig operations are performed safely and efficiently Align and manipulate sections of pipe or drill stem from a platform on the rig derrick during the removal and replacement of strings of pipe, or drill stem and drill bit Operate and maintain drilling rig diesel motors, transmissions, pumps and drilling mud systems, and mix mud chemicals, cements, and additives Read gauges to monitor pressure, density, rate, and concentration and adjust pumping procedure as required Record mud flows, volumes and take samples Supervise Rotary Helpers (Floor Hands) and laborer Perform rig floor duties (handling slips, elevators, tongs, BHA's) to accomplish the task at hand Assist in the operation of the drilling mud system including mixing mud, maintaining mud characteristics, operating, and maintaining the shaker, de-sander systems and operating/maintaining the mud pumps Work on equipment in the derrick as required Assist with the operation/maintenance of the tongs and other mechanized equipment Keep the rig and the adjacent area clean, neat, and organized Take direction/assignments from the Driller Know and understand Weatherford SRO (Spencer Road) Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality System Manual, Operating/Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job
Qualifications
Essential:
Minimum 1 year as Derrickman/Motorman Forklift experience Manlift experience Experience strapping tubulars; generating accurate casing tallies Hot shot experience (securing, inspecting, and hauling loads safely) Well rounded rig hand
Preferred:
Drilling rig mud pump, draw works, derrick maintenance experience Assistant Driller/Driller experience Overhead/shop crane experience Desire to gain tool pusher type experience
We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.
Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, word-class team.
When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger - a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other's successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.
Weatherford offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits program and provides you a challenging and enriching career path, with a healthy balance of structure and flexibility to chart your own course. We are focused on providing a challenging and enriching career path with a healthy balance of structure and flexibility to chart your own course. We are an innovative, global company with wide-ranging opportunities that include career-enhancing talent rotations. Our structured career paths will ensure that you know what it takes to build your ideal career at Weatherford when you join our Company. We also offer a comprehensive benefits program, including health insurance coverage, income protection plans, a 401(k) savings plan, Company paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation.
Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Responsibilities
The schedule for this role will be Monday - Friday, 7 am - 3:30 pm Work closely with the Driller and the Rotary Helpers (Floor Hands) to ensure that drilling rig operations are performed safely and efficiently Align and manipulate sections of pipe or drill stem from a platform on the rig derrick during the removal and replacement of strings of pipe, or drill stem and drill bit Operate and maintain drilling rig diesel motors, transmissions, pumps and drilling mud systems, and mix mud chemicals, cements, and additives Read gauges to monitor pressure, density, rate, and concentration and adjust pumping procedure as required Record mud flows, volumes and take samples Supervise Rotary Helpers (Floor Hands) and laborer Perform rig floor duties (handling slips, elevators, tongs, BHA's) to accomplish the task at hand Assist in the operation of the drilling mud system including mixing mud, maintaining mud characteristics, operating, and maintaining the shaker, de-sander systems and operating/maintaining the mud pumps Work on equipment in the derrick as required Assist with the operation/maintenance of the tongs and other mechanized equipment Keep the rig and the adjacent area clean, neat, and organized Take direction/assignments from the Driller Know and understand Weatherford SRO (Spencer Road) Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality System Manual, Operating/Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job
Qualifications
Essential:
Minimum 1 year as Derrickman/Motorman Forklift experience Manlift experience Experience strapping tubulars; generating accurate casing tallies Hot shot experience (securing, inspecting, and hauling loads safely) Well rounded rig hand
Preferred:
Drilling rig mud pump, draw works, derrick maintenance experience Assistant Driller/Driller experience Overhead/shop crane experience Desire to gain tool pusher type experience
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024