Tour Pusher

The Tour Pusher is responsible for the operational safety, efficiency, production, and client relations of the drilling unit. Responsible for implementing and upholding safety and environmental compliance requirements. The Tour Pusher provides onboard leadership and direction for meeting the customers drilling program requirements within Noble programs, policies and procedures.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• USCG MODU OIM License, Unrestricted, Surface Units Underway or Surface Units on Location. Working towards Unrestricted License.
• Strong technical background in all aspects of drilling operations and support equipment.
• Excellent leadership, communication and management skills.
• Proficient computer skills in office software and company proprietary software.
• Experienced in marine environmental and hazardous material regulations and procedures.
• Experienced in offshore marine operations, industrial environment, and drilling operations.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks on a daily basis and to follow-up on all tasking to completion.
• Ability to claim and accept ownership of rig equipment and processes, and to provide appropriate leadership when called upon.
• Excellent customer service skills to deal with all manner, and type, of customers.
• Completed all training requirements for Assistant Rig Manager.

• Directly represent Nobleon board the unit and is responsible for the overall operation, management, and safety of the unit offshore.
• Supervise and monitor rig positioning and anchor mooring or preloading and leg penetration during rig movement and placement.
• Plan and supervise rig activities such as repairs, daily maintenance of drilling fluids, rigging up or down, etc. Ensure all activities are coordinated with a minimal loss of time or effort.
• Coordinate with designated supervisors concerning all evolutions affecting the vessel ballast and loading.
• Order needed rig supplies, parts and materials, anticipating and requisitioning each needed item ensuring items are on hand when needed.
• Make decisions regarding utilization of equipment, making sure the rig and support equipment is used properly and not endangered or damaged unnecessarily.
• Conduct daily brief with the Rig Manager to up-date on current drilling operations and any support necessary from the marine department for ongoing operations.
• Support and carry out orders from the Rig Manager during adverse weather conditions or situations where vessel and personnel safety are involved.
• Conduct daily operations meeting with Rig Manager, Barge Marine Supervisor, Barge Engineer, Drillers, Crane Operators, and other key personnel to plan, execute, and monitor major daily evolutions ensuring safe and efficient operations.
• Communicate regularly with the Operator’s on site representative, assuring that each party’s priorities and plans are clearly communicated and understood. Efforts should be made to continually promote good relations with the client organization.
• Complete all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner, maintaining an up-to-date file system and an orderly office.
• Take all necessary actions to control drilling rig costs, maintaining each category at or below budgeted levels whenever possible.
• Communicate with Rig Manager all matters of special significance.
• Maintain records as required by Noble, the government, and the Operator.
• Safely and efficiently perform all duties assigned by Noble during all operations.
• Ensure that all personnel have completed the orientation process.
• Actively support Noble’s policy of personnel development. Personnel at all levels should be continually encouraged to improve their job skills, working toward the capability of accepting greater responsibility. Train and develop subordinate personnel through continuous hands on training or other training as deemed necessary by Noble.
• Prepare, organize, evaluate, and/or approve periodical status reports as well as evaluations and assessments for personnel (including trainees) and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Write and/or approve weekly report in cooperation with the Rig Manager on present drilling operations, equipment status, material status,…