Brae Alpha – Toolpusher

Odfjell Technology delivers safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions that save time, cost, and reduce carbon emissions for our clients. Our people connect 50 years of industry experience with the technology of tomorrow.

With projects in more than 20 countries we are looking for talented people who can help us overcome the today’s challenges and realise the opportunities ahead.

The energy transition requires people with entrepreneurial spirit and innovative sustainable solutions. With 50 years of industry experience, Odfjell Technology is a leader in developing technological solutions for tomorrow. Our people work to overcome today’s challenges and realise the opportunities ahead, whilst delivering safe and efficient products and services for our clients.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Night Toolpusher with previous Plug and Abandonment campaign experience to join our Brae Alpha platform operations working on a 3/3 rotation.

The Night Toolpusher supervises the work activity of all Odfjell Technology personnel on shift, carrying out objectives established by the Senior Toolpusher.

Essential functions include problem solving, conducting inspections, interacting with other rig departments, and communicating directions to the Performance Toolpusher and / or Driller.

The ultimate objective of this position is to complete successful offshore Abandonment Operations to the satisfaction of the Client, Company management and within compliance of applicable regulations.

• Manages and directs the daily activities of the drilling department in accordance with client goals and within Company guidelines/policy.
• Be knowledgeable in the Company management systems to ensure compliance with procedure.
• Operates the drilling equipment in accordance with safe and acceptable practices within company guidelines/policy.
• To be on location at critical points in the operation or to ensure adequate supervision is available.
• Ensure that all Drilling, Completions and Service Provider personnel carry out work activities in accordance with the Client and Odfjell Technology procedures.
• Conducts/oversees pre-task and post-task meetings with OTL crew to communicate daily/task objectives, special instructions, safety precautions, procedure compliance and gather lessons learnt.
• Conducts internal assessments (where applicable) to company standards and procedures on activities within your area of competence.
• Act as an Area Authority to ensure all work activities in the Drilling package and associated areas are controlled under the permit to work system.
• Continual improvement and transfer of experience.
• Conducts pre-tour meetings with OTL crew to communicate daily objectives, special instructions, safety precautions and training activities as required.
• Attend appropriate Well Control schools. Maintain appropriate well control certification and operate the drilling unit in accordance with safe Well Control practices and in compliance with local regulatory requirements.
• Knowledgeable and able to perform procedures for circulating kick out in accordance with all Well Control scenarios.
• Responsible for conducting Competence Assessments in conjunction with the Odfjell Technology Competence Assurance Management System (CAMS).
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with other department heads, supervisors, operator’s representatives, subcontractors and other personnel on the Asset.
• Eliminate any waste, and establish a cost conscious planning effort within area of responsibility.
• Ensure that adequate levels of inventory for the drilling system equipment area maintained, accurately inventoried and preserved.
• Review all Operational/Technical Bulletins and implement all directives as required.
• Perform self-verifications in accordance with the OTL procedures and emphasize the importance of this to the crew.

• Minimum of 3 years working as a Night Toolpusher for another Drilling Contractor
• Previous “Conventional” rig experience as Driller / Performance Toolpusher
• Have an in-depth knowledge of all drilling equipment (NOV/National preferred) and associated equipment and be able to operate drilling…