offshore drilling rig technician

Work setting

• Offshore drilling rig

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Train and supervise floorhands, assistants and helpers
• Attach pumps and hoses to wellhead
• Operate and maintain drilling mud systems and pumps
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Operate hydraulic pumping systems
• Record mud flows and volumes and take samples
• Operate and maintain drilling rig diesel motors, transmissions and other mechanical equipment
• Read gauges to interpret conditions and adjust pumping procedure
• Assist in setting up, taking down and transporting drilling and service rigs
• Mix chemicals and cements

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits