The Fluid Management Specialist is responsible for supervision of operations to the mud mixing system, mud reconditioning system, high pressure mud system, mud drains system and cuttings and cleaning system.

Essential functions

• Responsible for collecting, processing, treating and injecting drilling and completion fluids, drilling waste liquids and drill cuttings generated on the platform.
• Responsible for processing drill cuttings through a fixed cuttings re-injection skid, in order to generate a homogeneous slurry within prescribed limits, before disposing of same via annulus injection.
• Responsible for processing Water Based Mud (WBM), Synthetic Based Mud (SBM) and drill cuttings through fixed shale shakers and centrifuges (where applicable) before discharge overboard or subsequent injection via the aforementioned cuttings re-injection system. This includes sampling and analysis for residual SBM or Non-Aqueous Fluid (NAF) on cuttings as per Company and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for operating and maintaining Cloud 360, Portable rig vacuum, Particle Analyzer and Retort Sampler
• Retain all specifications, manuals, procedures, work instructions, reference documents and equipment required to perform the services at the work site.
• Ensure that Parker’s equipment has current inspections, calibration and other certifications as required by Company, Contractor and manufacturer.
• Ensure equipment, personnel, accessories and consumables required to perform services are delivered to the work site when needed and are in appropriate condition to perform the work.
• Demonstrate competence in sample collection and ensure representative samples are drawn.
• Provide load out list and operational procedure to Company Representative and Parker Drilling Rig Superintendent before each job.
• Complete offshore equipment failure reports after every tool failure.
• Ensure that all job tickets, tools, mobilization/demobilization manifests and time sheets are prepared accurately and submitted daily for review and signature from Company Representative.
• Organize shipment of Contractor’s equipment from work site at the completion of services.
• Train and supervise crew members on standard operating procedures to include, but not limited to, proper operation and maintenance of the rig and environmental services systems.
• Delegate work effectively with a clear definition of requirements and expectations.
• Handle tubular in the derrick as required.
• Align stand pipe manifolds and bleed off lines.
• Monitor mud returns and fill volumes while tripping in and out to recognize signs for well control issues.
• Announce mud weights and viscosity over public announcement and reports any system changes to supervisors.
• Regulate and adjusts flow of mud across shale shakers, mud cleaning equipment.
• Manage fluid transfers, monitors fluid volumes during transfer process.
• Line up valves, hoses, hard piping for fluid transfer to and from support vessels.
• Identify worn or damaged shale shaker screens, makes proper repairs or changes accordingly.
• Perform isolations and LOTO procedures pertaining to any circulating equipment.
• Manage working mud tanks and equipment, checks mud weights and properties.
• Monitor tank levels and reports any change to supervisor while maintaining good communication with the mud engineer.
• Operate and maintain  DDAS bulk transfer system.
• Operate and maintain HiTec mud mixing valve alignment system.
• Operate and maintain Pro con mixing system.
• Perform mud pump repairs and general pump maintenance, including disassemble, reassemble or oil change and filters.
• Mix chemicals and lines up mixing pump manifold.
• Assemble well-control or pressure-control equipment on the wellhead.
• Comply with platform emergency response plan or station bills during emergencies and/or drills.
• Act as a liaison with Client Representative and the Parker Wellbore Rig Superintendent and Maintenance Lead.
• Provide assistance to the Drill Crew, as needed, in various capacities within the Drilling operations.
• Work collaboratively with other platform disciplines when required

Additional functions

N/A

Necessary qualifications, skills and abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities expected for this position.

• Able to identify and understand functionality of various rig equipment.
• Knowledgeable of mechanical systems and be skilled at working with hand and power tools.
• Must have good verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate in English with staff, management, customers and vendors.
• Knowledge of quality processes and continuous improvement tools.
• Knowledge of cuttings re-injection, drilling drains and solids control systems.
• Knowledge of fluids and circulation systems.
• Understanding of common environmental industry practices.
• Understanding of environmental regulations relating to overboard discharge including regulatory limits and allowable discharges specified in the ECMP, ECMR, OCMS and OWTG.
• Must possess sound reasoning skills, common sense and the ability to follow directions.
• Must possess basic mathematical skills (equivalent to a high school education).
• Education, experience, and certifications:
  
  • High School diploma is required
  • Must be able to obtain appropriate Offshore certifications
    
    • Basic Survival Training (BST)
    • Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S)
    • Installation Safety Induction
    • Regulatory Awareness
    • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
    • Well Control
  • Should have at least 10 years of work experience.

Additional qualifications, skills and abilities

N/A

Position competencies

• Initiating & Driving Change • Acts as a catalyst for and takes responsibility for leading, directing, and managing organizational change • Develops new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions • Creates work environment that encourages creative thinking and innovation • Drives step changes in how the company operates • Understands how to change and addresses not only systems and processes, but also cultural aspects of change • Is good at bringing the creative ideas of others to market • Develops a change strategy that includes milestones and timelines • Accurately assesses the potential barriers and resources necessary for change initiatives • Understands and supports the need for change • Envisions and articulates the intended result of the change process • Provides direction and focus during the change process • Helps to generate support of the changes throughout the organization • Identifies and enlists allies who support the change process • Provides resources, removes barriers, and acts as an advocate for those initiating change
• Result Focused • Establishes clear, specific performance goals, expectations, and priorities • Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully • Is constantly and consistently one of the top performers • Very bottom-line oriented • Steadfastly pushes self and others for results • Navigates quickly and effectively to resolve problems and obstacles • Persists to complete tasks / responsibilities, even in the face of difficulties • Develops a sense of urgency in others to complete tasks • Operates with personal ownership and looks for ways to improve performance all the time • Challenges him- or herself and others to raise the bar on performance • Focuses people on critical activities that yield a high impact • Holds self and others accountable for delivering high-quality results on time and within budget (e.g., models high work standards and demands the same from others)
• Team Work • Blends people into teams when they are needed • Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team • Shares wins and successes • Fosters open dialogue • Lets people finish and be responsible for their work • Seeks consensus among diverse viewpoints as a means of building group commitment • Defines success in terms of the whole team • Creates a feeling of belonging in the team • Values the contributions of all team members • Creates an environment that encourages open communication amongst team members • Creates an environment that encourages collective problem solving amongst team members
• Customer Focus • Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers • Gets first-hand customer information and uses it to understand customers' business issues and needs for improvements in products and services • Acts with customer in mind • Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect • Genuinely enjoys working with customers to build long-term partnerships • Creates a sense of customer focus throughout their team/ department/ business unit

Physical demands and work environment

• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
• Ability to work around moving machinery
• Ability to perform under stress, under pressure, and/or in emergency situations.
• Lift, carry, and move objects of up to 50 pounds.
• Operate machinery and/or power tools.
• Wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to hard hat, steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, safety glasses, goggles and full body harness.
• Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, carry, push/pull, reach, and use repetitive wrist and hand movements.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and/or ramps while carrying tools requiring a reasonable degree of physical stamina and agility and involving moderate to severe physical exertion
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions (Cold or Heat)
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, reason logically, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to comprehend, remember, and follow verbal and written directions and comply with Company policies, procedures and standard.
• Ability to work in hazardous conditions (dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals)
• Ability to work at heights (scaffolding or ladders)
• Ability to work in noisy environments
• Ability to work in small and/or enclosed spaces
• Ability to work as a team, communicate and interact with others in a professional manner, and consider alternative and diverse perspectives.

Consistent with the Accords Act, residents of Newfoundland and Labrador specifically and Canada generally, who are qualified, will be given first consideration for employment.

Parker Wellbore provides equal opportunity for all people and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military service, veteran’s status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If an applicant has a disability, the applicant may request accommodations when needed to enable that person to perform their essential job functions or to allow that person to participate in employment.