Floorman
At Stena Drilling we operate our business with a focus on our core values of Care, Innovation and Performance. With a worldwide operational presence, we are one of the world’s foremost independent drilling contractors.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Floorman to join our Offshore Team, based in Houston.
Some of the duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Assist Supervisor in identifying jobs which may require a Risk Assessment.
• Participate along with Supervisor in Risk Assessments.
• Inform the Driller, Assistant Driller, Derrickman, Junior Driller regarding unusual/unsafe situations within their area of work.
• If there are 4 Floorman on a crew, each Roughneck will be required to take the position of “4th Floorman” on a rota basis.
• The duties of the “4th Floorman” will also include:-
1. Be available on the Drill Floor, making sure that there will always be 3 experienced hands available for operations.
2. Assist in the training of Roustabouts, not jeopardising the operation in hand.
3. Participate as a member of the Risk Assessment Team.
4. That the standard of house-keeping in the working areas is of the highest standard to ensure a safe working environment.
5. Attend a brief daily meeting with the Master/OIM and, where applicable, the Safety Officer.
6. Attend the Rig Weekly General Safety Meeting and make a brief presentation on a relevant subject.
7. Report to Driller as per Organogram, and assist in day to day operations as required.
8. Relieve for meal and coffee breaks.
• Carry out work on the drill floor as required.
• Perform basic maintenance work on the drilling equipment and on the drill floor.
• Carry out work in the Shaker Room and basic maintenance of all equipment used for mechanical cleaning of mud.
• Perform daily cleaning and clearing up on the drill floor and in the shale Shaker Room, etc.
• Maintain a good working environment within their working area.
• Carry out daily inspections of the derrick/setback area/DHT structure.
• Lubricate drilling equipment as instructed by Supervisor.
• Take and record mud weights and viscosity whilst working in the shale shakers, reporting to the driller any anomalies.
• Comply with Permit to Work System.
• Any other duties as required by the Assistant Diller.
Suitable applicants should ideally have:
• Relevant Offshore Certification
• Suitable experience as Roustabout
• Previous Experience on similar units