Roughneck Full Time NEW

Roughneck Jobs in USA

About the job

Job Description

Primary Duties / Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain all rig floor drill string handling and hoisting equipment as directed by the Driller.
• Operate and maintain all related tools and other equipment required to run casing, run and retrieve drill string, riser, Subsea equipment and specialized tools as required.
• Assist as required during all rig floor tooling make up and as directed by the Driller / Toolpusher.
• Participate and contribute in the following activities:
  • (a) Safety meetings
  • (b) Training sessions
  • (c) Outside schools
  • (d) Safety drills and inspections
• Must be knowledgeable regarding the various functions of the other departments for safe and efficient interface of job duties.
• Must possess the ability and knowledge to recognize/detect signs of well event and respond decisively to control well bore pressures using IBOP valves, choke and kill manifold as directed by Driller.
• Complete other duties and/or projects as required and assigned by management.

Qualifications

Education / Training:

High School Diploma

Experience

• The Company primarily promotes experienced Roustabouts to this position. New hires will preferably possess current experience as a Roughneck or Derrickman on a floater.
• Successfully pass National Institute of Drug Abuse and Department of Transportation drug screen, or equivalent if non-U.S. hiring location.
• Successfully demonstrate physical ability to perform essential job functions.
• Must successfully satisfy all applicable international regulatory body and client training certification and / or marine license / document requirements.
• Must meet company age requirement as per Helix Policy Manual. Must be able to perform job functions safely. Must be able to comply with Company rules.

Special Requirements

The Company primarily promotes experienced Roustabouts to this position. New hires will preferably possess current experience as a Roughneck or Derrickman on a floater.

Additional requirements as contained in the Qualifications and Training Matrix appropriate to each vessel.