Floorhand - Gulf of Mexico - Transocean - Houston, TX

Reports to the Assistant Driller and Driller

SUPERVISION:
None

LOCATION:
Offshore location

PREREQUISITES / QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent. Work experience and demonstrated ability of oral and written communications may be substituted in lieu of formal education. Valid medical examination and vaccination certificates BASIC FUNCTION:
Handle drilling tools and tubular on the rig floor for the purpose of making up/breaking down drill sting, riser and other drilling systems Assist the Driller in all operations on the rig floor Actively promote Transocean Core Values DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operations/Maintenance:
Operate tongs, wrenches and other equipment required for making up or breaking out tubular; perform other tasks necessary to drill a well - Authority I Use manual and automated means to move, position, lift, pull, push, remove, and install tubular and other equipment as needed to perform the operation - Authority I Manually set and remove slips from the rotary bore and around tubular as required - Authority I Wash down rig floor areas using high-pressure water, steam, air, solvents, and cleaning chemicals as required - Authority I Actively participate in pre-tour meeting with the drilling crew for all non-routine drilling operations and safety matters - Authority I Ensure that all loads leaving the rig floor with the crane are slung properly and have tag lines attached - Authority I Signal Crane Operator in bringing equipment to and from the rig floor in a safe and effective manner - Authority II Grease, lubricate, and perform minor repairs to rig floor equipment and inspect machinery that is directly related to the drilling operation - Authority II Change tong and slip dies using hand tools and personal protective equipment and ensure that tools and equipment are in safe operating condition - Authority II Clean and service drilling subs and equipment before removing from rig floor - Authority II Carry out regular painting to maintain rig floor equipment; prepare metal surface for paint using scrapers, portable air operated tools, wire brushes, etc. - Authority II Assist in maintaining the shale shakers in optimum operating condition and perform any required maintenance or minor repairs - Authority III Perform daily inspection and preventive maintenance on derrick structure while using safe operating procedures and proper personal protective equipment - Authority III Assist the Derrickhand in mud mixing operations and in checking the properties of drilling fluid - Authority III Assist with deck operations when required - Authority III Assist in nippling up or down the Blow Out Preventer (BOP) stack and in running and retrieving risers and BOP - Authority III Relieve Derrickhand on shale shaker duty and derrick if required - Authority II QHSE:
Incorporate the THINK planning into all tasks, whether working alone or as part of a team - Authority I Participate in the START process - Authority I Ensure DROPS inspections are conducted as per the rig’s DROPS inspection program. - Authority I Call a Time Out for Safety (TOFS) whenever an unplanned hazard or a change in the expected results is observed. - Authority I Inspect all safety equipment on the rig floor prior to usage. - Authority I Maintain housekeeping on the rig floor to a suitable standard. - Authority I Ensure all Company policies and procedures are adhered to while carrying out assigned duties - Authority I Report any incidents, potential hazards or abnormal situations to the Driller or Assistant Driller - Authority I Actively participate in weekly safety meetings and pre-tour meetings as required - Authority I Actively participate in drilling operations safety drills as and when required - Authority I Personnel:
Meets the training requirements as per the applicable training matrix - Authority I Participate in the annual performance appraisal process - Authority III
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