Career On Drilling Rig

Career on a drilling rig

- A world of opportunities - Highly demanding technological workplace - 24-hour operations

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MÆRSK INSPIRER

At work in the rough conditions in the North Sea. A drilling rig operates all year round, around the clock and therefore the crew works in two 12-hour shifts. the work period on board the rig has a duration of between two and four weeks, followed by a similar number of days off.

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CAREER ON A DRILLING RIG The oil business has always been surrounded by mystery. And to many, it is known as a place for manual work and lots of grease. But actually, life on a drilling rig is somewhat different from this. Today, working on a drilling rig equals a highly technological workplace in constant development. Maersk Drilling operates drillings rigs throughout the world. A large number of the rigs are employed in the North Sea. A drilling rig is a highly demanding technological workplace under constant development. Large sums of money are invested in automating Maersk Drilling’s rigs and, as a result of this, our employees must take courses and build competencies to learn about the use of special equipment and new technology during their time off. Thus

applicants with a technical background, for instance fitters, welders, navigators, engineers, electricians and mechanics are preferred, depending on the function; for which they are being employed. A good knowledge of English is required since this is the language spoken in the industry. Normally, new personnel start out their offshore career on a junior level. A number of mandatory safety courses

will have to be completed prior to taking up a position on the rig. These courses are the first in a long line of training sessions, which ensure a constant development of the offshore personnel’s skills and capabilities. A CAREER IN MAERSK DRILLING If you have the right skills, competencies and the right attitude, we offer great career opportunities that can lead you anywhere.

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A 24-HOUR WORKPLACE A drilling rig operates all year round, around the clock and therefore the crew works in two 12-hour shifts. The work period on board the rig – a so-called “hitch” – has a duration of between two and four weeks, followed by a number of days off. TRAINING All crew members in Maersk Drilling regularly participate in mandatory courses about technology and safety. For instance, from the position of Assistant Driller and upwards, all employees working in the Drilling Section must, as a minimum, pass a well control course which includes a test on the advanced drilling simulator at Maersk Training in Svendborg. Courses are of great importance to ensure that proper procedures are carried out if a critical situation should arise.

THE FOUR SECTIONS ON THE RIG The rig is divided into four sections: the Marine Section, the Drilling Section, the Maintenance Section and the Administration Section, and they are described on the following pages. The rig’s four sections are headed by the Offshore Installation Manager (OIM). OFFSHORE INSTALLATION MANAGER - HEAD OF THE RIG The Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) is overall responsible for the rig and for its personnel. He also ensures that the client’s representative is kept informed

about all activities and operations on board the rig. Maersk Drilling primarily employs OIMs who have been trained within the company. The OIM must hold a Certificate of Competency as Master or as Chief Engineer and have a substantial offshore experience from a drilling rig. His position is equivalent to the Captain position on board a ship and he must take a long series of safety, environmental and leadership courses to build up the necessary theoretical knowledge to lead the up to 180 crew members on a drilling rig.

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MARINE SECTION The Marine Section on the rig is responsible for the safety on board the rig and all activities related to Dynamic Positioning, including operation of the jacking system, crane operations, stowing of equipment and landing/take-off of helicopters. The Marine section includes the below positions and is headed by the Barge Engineer. ROUSTABOUT Most newly engaged personnel in the Drilling and Marine Sections start out as Roustabouts, which are more or less the equivalent to the Able-bodied Seaman or Odd-job Man on board a ship. The Roustabout helps with all kinds of work, including maintenance, cleaning, removal of rust and painting work as well as directing the huge cranes on board. When the Roustabout has become familiar with the drilling rig and the daily working routines, he is ready to go up on the drill floor or to train as a Crane Operator. Like everyone else, he starts by being a relief during the meal and coffee breaks. CRANE OPERATOR The Crane Operator is responsible for all crane operations on board the rig. He is foreman for the Roustabouts whom he supervises during loading and discharging of supplies from the supply boats and during transfer of equipment on board the rig. The Crane Operator must hold an Offshore Crane Operator

Certificate and have experience working as a Roustabout. BARGE ENGINEER The Barge Engineer is the naval manager of the drilling rig. He is responsible for all work on the deck as well as for the maintenance of the marine equipment. His responsibility also includes the safety on board, including carrying out emergency drills on a regular basis and conducting weekly safety meetings. His position is equivalent to the Chief Officer’s position on board a ship and he must have some years’ experience in this position. Prior to obtaining the position as a Barge Engineer, a period in a training position as an Assistant Barge Engineer must be completed. A Master’s Certificate of Competency is required. Dynamic Positioning Operator The Dynamic Positioning Operator (DPO) reports to the Senior Dynamic Positioning Officer (SDPO) and relieves the SDPO on watch keeping. The DPO’s main responsibility is the maintenance

and control of the vessel’s load condition. At all times the DPO updates the weights and weight distribution for the rig’s stability. The second main task is the control and distribution of the power in the power control system. Senior Dynamic Positioning Officer The Senior Dynamic Positioning Operator (SDPO) ensures safe and operational correct station keeping of the unit above the desired location and is the primary watch keeper and person in charge of the DP system. Apart from that the SDPO is the watch keeper of the central control room, which is manned together with the DPO at any given time. The SDPO produces the model of the unit and the weather situation and ensures correct data is entered into the system. When in transit, the SDPO functions as the chief mate of the unit. The SDPO reports directly to the Offshore Installation Manager (OIM).

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DRILLING SECTION Work related to the drilling operation lies within the rig’s Drilling section. The entry level position is Roughneck and the section is headed by the Senior Toolpusher. ROUGHNECK The Roughneck – also called the Floorhand – works on the drill floor and has the hardest physical job on a drilling rig. He must be on his feet the whole time he is on duty – a period of 12 hours – interrupted only by short breaks for meals or coffee. Another part of the job is the supervision of the huge safety valve – the blow-out preventer (BOP) – which is mounted over the well. The Roughneck must also ensure that all the equipment, which is to be used in the borehole, is ready for use. A Roughneck will typically do this kind of work for a period of time while he occasionally works as a relief for the next step on the career ladder, which is the Derrickman.

DRILLER The Driller is the person who carries out the actual drilling. He has his own workplace, from where he can run the entire drilling operation. Here he can take readings of all the necessary parameters, and perform corrections if necessary. He keeps a constantly updated journal concerning the drilling progress and supervises the number of pipes in the hole. To obtain the position as a Driller, good mathematics skills are required. The Driller is the daily leader of the drill floor and reports directly to the Tourpusher or the Senior Toolpusher on duty. After working as a Driller for several years, there is a possibility of being promoted to Tourpusher.

DERRICKMAN The Derrickman is responsible for handling the pipes in the derrick, during assembly and disassembly of the drill string. When drilling starts, it is also his job to ensure that the mud pumps function as efficiently as possible and that there is sufficient mud to lubricate and keep up the pressure in the hole. The mud must have the correct specifications as directed by the mud engineer.

Lead Driller/Tour pusher The Lead Driller ensures that all safety regulations are enforced while following the program the well is being drilled according to. The Lead Driller reports to the Senior Toolpusher (STP) who relieves him when necessary. In alignment with the Senior Toolpusher, the Lead Driller liaises with the company representative in order to clarify well progress and plan. The lead driller can, after proving the ability, be promoted to STP.

ASSISTANT DRILLER After a period as a Derrickman, there is an opportunity for promotion to Assistant Driller. An Assistant Driller is the Driller’s right-hand man. He is the person on the drill floor who must ensure that all the equipment, which is to be used in connection with the drilling operation, is maintained and ready for use when necessary. He also maintains communication between the deck and the drill floor. Training of new drill floor personnel is another responsibility of the Assistant Driller. Finally, he relieves the Driller during meal and coffee breaks.

Assistant Subsea Engineer The Assistant Subsea Engineer (ASSE) has a sufficient background as a mechanic or an engineer. The ASSE works under the supervision and according to the instructions of the Subsea Engineer. The main object of interest is the blow-out-preventer (BOP) and its control systems. While the BOP is on surface the ASSE should be prepared for a tense and concentrated work atmosphere leaving close to no space for mistakes. After proving the abilities on several occasions, the goal is to be promoted to Subsea Engineer.

Subsea Engineer The Subsea Engineer (SSE) is expected to prepare work scope and plans for the periods when the BOP stack is on deck. The SSE will carry out the maintenance and repairs of the BOP and its control systems, which is aligned in advance with the Subsea Supervisor (SSS). It is expected that the SSE can assess people’s abilities and delegate tasks according to their experience. The SSE reports to the Subsea Supervisor. Those individuals who have shown leadership skills and are technically competent will get the opportunity to be promoted to Subsea Supervisor. Subsea Supervisor The Subsea Supervisor (SSS) reports to the Senior Toolpusher (STP). In his function he ensures functionality of the BOP stack and its control systems. His main task is to ensure testing of the BOP according to intervals all stakeholders have committed to. He heads up a team of people which maintains and repairs the BOP and its control systems. During the intervals while the BOP is on deck, he supervises the work scope he has defined before it has been pulled to deck. He is responsible that all work scopes are prepared including sourcing of spares and that all tools have been made ready for the intended work. SENIOR TOOLPUSHER In order to take on the position of Senior Toolpusher, the employee must have a thorough knowledge about running a drilling rig. Maersk Drilling primarily employs Senior Toolpushers who have been trained within the company. A Senior Toolpusher must take a long series of safety, environmental and leadership courses. The Senior Toolpusher is deputy for the OIM.

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MÆRSK INSPIRER

One of two identical ultra harsh environment jack-up drilling rigs in Maersk Drilling’s fleet, claiming the title of the World’s largest and most advanced drilling rigs. The driller’s cabin is fully enclosed with touch screen and joystick controls.

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MÆRSK GIANT

Safety is a top priority in Maersk Drilling and the safety culture is strong. As part of this safety culture weekly muster exercises are carried out.

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MAINTENANCE SECTION The Maintenance section is responsible for the machinery and the maintenance of the drilling equipment on board. The section is headed by the Maintenance Supervisor and he is assisted by a number of positions as described below. MOTORMAN The Motorman assists the Mechanic in his daily work. To qualify for the position as a Motorman, the applicant must be Certified Fitter or Mechanic or hold a corresponding education. MECHANIC It is the responsibility of the Mechanic to carry out the maintenance and inspections of the mechanical equipment and systems on board the rig. To obtain the position of a Mechanic, some years’ working experience as a Motorman is preferred. ELECTRICIAN The Electrician is responsible for maintaining and inspecting all electrical systems and related equipment on board the rig. New installations and modifications of existing ones are also carried out by the Electrician. He must be an Industrial Electrician or a Certified Electrician. WELDER The Welder is responsible for carrying out repairs and modifications in accordance with the Maintenance Supervisor’s instructions. His work also includes maintenance and service of all welding equipment. An education as Certified Welder is required for this position. SAP Planner The SAP planner reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. His main task consists in updating the information in the maintenance system P3M from SAP. He flags urgent jobs and

liaises with the Logistics Coordinator in respect to spare parts as well as planning, coordination and support of all departments with data entry and extraction of the maintenance system. Hydraulic Mechanic The Hydraulic Mechanic reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and in his responsibility, maintains the drilling equipment and its tubular and pipe handling machines. He organizes and supervises that the work he has initiated is being carried out in a safe manner and according to good workmanship. To be able to work as a Hydraulic Mechanic some years of experience working with hydraulic machines are required. Engine Room Responsible The Engine Room Responsible (ERR) is reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor. He ensures that all items required for the power generation are fully maintained and that all work carried out in his department is done safely and responsibly. He is the main watch keeper for the engine room area and ensures compliance with all relevant rules and regulations. He directs tasks to the personnel in his department and ensures spare parts are replenished when necessary. Electronic Technician Supervisor The Electronic Technician Supervisor (ET Supervisor) reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and in his position ensures that all electronic and electric equipment is functioning and

in accordance with relevant rules and regulations. He enforces that all work is done in a safe and responsible manner. He directs tasks to be completed by personnel in his department and ensures availability of spares. Electronic Technician (Dynamic Positioning & Subsea) The specialized Electronic Technicians (ET DP & ET SS) are in charge of their respective systems. They report to the ET supervisor on status of the systems. The ETs are expected to maintain and repair the systems in accordance with relevant rules and regulations. The level of maintenance should be so high that break-downs during operations are avoided to the furthest extent possible. MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR This is the technical manager of the drilling rig. He is responsible for the maintenance as well as for the technical modifications and repairs of the machinery and the drilling equipment. Being responsible for the electronic maintenance system on the drilling rig, the Maintenance Supervisor must possess good computer skills. He must also ensure that the required spare parts are in stock on board the rig. His position is similar to that of the Chief Engineer on board a ship. Prior to obtaining the position as a Maintenance Supervisor, a period in a training position as an Assistant Maintenance Supervisor must be completed. A Certificate of Competency in accordance with STCW Convention is required for the position of a Maintenance Supervisor.

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Administration SECTION A number of administration positions report directly to the OIM. Logistics coordinator In his position the Logistics Coordinator reports to the OIM. The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for the proper operation of the Material Management System. He follows up on requisitions to be made by the section heads as well as for conducting inspections of the incoming materials. MEDIC A Medic must be present on board all drilling rigs. This position is responsible for providing medical services to all crew members and for ensuring that the stock

of medical and nursing supplies is kept at the required level at all times. If a medical evacuation of a person is required, the Medic is responsible for arranging this in co-operation with the OIM. The Medic also carries out a number of personnel related jobs, including safety briefings of incoming personnel. An education as Registered Nurse is required to obtain the position of a Medic. Safety officer The Safety Officer reports to the OIM. He assists the platform management in ensuring that the health, safety and

environmental work on the unit comply with the applicable HSE rules and regulations. He heads up campaigns and initiatives concerning work safety and related topics. RIG ADMINISTRATOR The Rig Administrator conducts the external communication. In addition to watching radio traffic, including traffic on the emergency frequency, he provides the daily weather forecast. Minimum two years’ working experience on seagoing vessels or offshore installations is required in addition to a Certificate of Competency.

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MAERSK COMPLETER

A medic must be present on board all drilling rigs. This position is responsible for providing medical services to all crew members and for ensuring that the stock of medical and nursing articles is kept at the required level.

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