Parker Wellbore helps energy companies accomplish their drilling and production goals efficiently, reliably, and safely. Our global team supports oil and gas operators with innovative land and offshore drilling services, premium rental tools and well services, and advanced operations and management support. Founded in 1934, Parker Wellbore helps customers manage their costs and mitigate their risks, to achieve their operational goals in a safe and efficient manner. With experience in both harsh-environment regions and complex drilling situations, you can trust Parker Wellbore to get the job done.

The Derrickhand is responsible for maintaining and repairing rig equipment pertaining to the drilling of the well, including circulating, rotating, hoisting, well control systems. The Derrickman is also responsible for any work being performed overhead, derrick inspection, repairs or installation of equipment utilized during drilling operations including any third party equipment.

Essential functions

• Provide visible leadership with a Total Ownership attitude. Owns safety standard.
• Enforce, clarify, and follow Company policies, standards, and procedures.
• Follow the client’s daily drilling plans.
• Promote operational excellence through procedural discipline.
• Train and supervise junior crew members on standard operating procedures relating to the Derrickhand position to include, but not limited to, proper care and maintenance of the rig and drill string, mud pumps, shakers, rig tanks and mixing hoppers including lubrication of equipment and housekeeping.
• Delegate work effectively to junior employees with a clear definition of requirements and expectations.
• Responsible for morale and order within crew.
• Ensure Authorized To Operate (ATO) and Approved Competent Operator (ACO) are applied and followed.
• Straps and measures tubular, casing and tools as required.
• Handles tubular in the derrick as required.
• Aligns stand pipe manifolds and bleed off lines per instructions from AD and Driller.
• Monitors mud returns and fill volumes while tripping in and out to recognize signs for well control issues.
• Announces mud weights and viscosity over public announcement and reports any system changes to supervisors.
• Regulates and adjusts flow of mud across shale shakers, mud cleaning equipment.
• Manages fluid transfers, monitors fluid volumes during transfer process.
• Lines up valves, hoses, hard piping for fluid transfer to and from rig and 3rd party equipment operators.
• Identifies worn or damaged shale shaker screens, makes proper repairs or changes accordingly.
• Preforms isolations and LOTO procedures pertaining to any circulating, rotating or hoisting equipment.
• Preforms installation of equipment overhead in the derrick, including third parties as required.
• Manages 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.
• Operates and maintains mud mixing valve alignment during all fluid movements to ensure we maintain a zero discharge facility.
• Performs mud pump repairs and general pump maintenance, including disassemble, reassemble or oil change and filters.
• Mixes chemicals and lines up mixing pump manifold.
• Assemble well-control or pressure-control equipment on the wellhead.
• Greases derrick crown and traveling block, inspects and maintains safe working conditions within the derrick.
• Cleans the mast and substructure with a high-pressure steam cleaning unit and/or pressure washers.
• Performs scrubbing and cleaning of rig equipment and drilling packages as required with rig wash.
• Performs chipping and painting on drilling packages and equipment as required.
• Comply with emergency response plan or Work Safe Procedures during emergencies and/or drills.
• Perform additional duties, responsibilities, and special projects as may be directed.

Necessary Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Able to identify and understand functionality of various rig equipment.
• Able to identify and understand functionality of various tubular sizes and thread types.
• Knowledgeable and proficient in basic rigger’s role to ensure safe lifting operations are performed.
• Knowledgeable of mechanical systems and be skilled at working with hand and power tools.

Knowledgeable of and capable of operating all equipment in the circulatory system including but limited to:

• Shakers, mud pumps, charge pumps, mixing hoppers, overhead chain falls, winches, mud balance, desander, desilter, etc..

Can demonstrate knowledge and execution of the following operations:

• Drilling and well operations
• Well integrity and well control
• Dropped objects prevention
• Line of fire, zone of exclusion and safe zone operations
• Pipe measurement, number, strapping and tallying of pipes
• Tripping and back-reaming
• Running casing and completions
• Should have good verbal communication skills.
• Must possess sound reasoning skills, common sense and the ability to follow directions.
• Should possess basic mathematical skills (equivalent to a high school education)

Education, experience, and certifications:

• High School diploma is preferred
• Must be able to obtain appropriate offshore or, onshore certifications
• Should have at least 4 years of work experience.

Additional Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in a marine construction/commissioning environment would be considered an asset
• Required to meet all standards required for safe operations, including but not limited to the standards set forth in the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Atlantic Canada Medical Assessment for Fitness to Work Offshore as well as any other standards set forth by regulatory bodies having jurisdiction over the operations
• Travel to and from the work location may require extended layovers in unfamiliar locations by helicopter or boat
•  Must be able to work a minimum 12 hours per day on a rotational schedule.
•  Must be able to work in Canada and the United States.
• Upon hire, this position will be rotating to Ingleside, TX.

Position competencies:

• Initiating & Driving Change
• Result Focused
• Team Work
• Customer Focus

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.
• Ability to walk on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, ice)
• 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
• Operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• 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)
• Exposure to vibration (oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body)
• 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.