Derrickhand – Africa Personnel Services

Derrickhand – Africa Personnel Services

Responsibilities

1. Adhere to Company policies, guidelines, and work requirements;
2. Frequently measure mud weight and funnel viscosity using a scale and timer;
3. Regularly maintain and inspect mud systems (mud levels, pumps, shakers, and tanks);
4. Regularly check rig and equipment for problems and safety issues on an ongoing basis;
5. Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment above the rig floor and all equipment
   associated with the drilling fluid system;
6. Inspect the following items in the derrick every tour: all hanging sheaves for wear and grease; all lights on derrick; boom and boom lines; derrick climbing device and derrick ladder; and the standpipe and Kelly hose;
7. Perform daily inspections of the following: crown block (sheaves and cables); proper working order of the shale shaker (grease bearings, check or loose bolts and replace screens as required); mud agitators; mud mixing equipment; and mud pumps;
8. Follow instructions from Mud Engineer and Driller to ensure operational mud system;
9. Handle and mix hazardous chemicals into the mud as directed by Mud Engineer, while properly using the required Personal Protective Equipment;
10. Ensure correct mud pit valves are open/closed;
11. Monitor Floorhands who are assisting in the pits or with chemical sacks;
12. Monitors trip tanks during casing running the operation to ensure proper fill/displacement;
13. General upkeep and housekeeping of mud pit area;
14. Prepare stands and steady and guide pipe into and out of elevators during drilling activities;
15. Utilize proper hand signals when working on the board to communicate with others;
16. Assist in rig moves: help with rig-up / rig-down, nipple up and down blowout preventers, assist with general assembly and maintenance and help prepare the new location;
17. Assist with inspecting, slipping, and cutting drilling line;
18. General upkeep of the rig and drilling floor; includes regular sweeping, shoveling, cleaning, painting, washing of equipment, and related housekeeping duties;
19. Support other crew members as needed, ensure compliance with safety procedures and other additional tasks as assigned;
20. Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around the work environment with many moving objects;
21. Wear required PPE and inspect safety equipment and PPE for wear and replace as needed;
22. Work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties;
23. Take initiative and work independently during downtime;
24. Actively participate in all pre-job safety meetings;

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent 1-2 years of Derrickhand experience;
• Basic problem-solving and organizational skills;
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and verbal/written English communication skills;
• Minimum of one ( 1 ) year basic oilfield servicing experience;
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment;
• Namibian Citizen (certificate of domicile/ permanent residence will be accepted);

To Apply

Please send your CV and all certified documents copies to cv@aps.com.na