Senior Toolpusher Drilling Rig

Senior Toolpusher Offshore Drilling Rig:
Location: Qatar (Offshore)
Rotation: 28/28 or 42/21
Reporting To: Rig Superintendent / OIM
Direct Reports: Drillers Assistant Drillers Rig Crew

Job Purpose:

The Senior Toolpusher is responsible for the safe efficient and cost-effective execution of all drilling operations on the rig. This role ensures compliance with QatarEnergy ADNOC and international standards (e.g. API IADC) while leading the drilling team to achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operational Leadership:

Supervise drilling casing and well control activities to meet project KPIs (e.g. ROP NPT).

Oversee BOP and well control equipment maintenance (per API RP 53).

Coordinate with client reps (e.g. QatarEnergy Shell) to align on drilling programs.

2. Safety & Compliance:

Enforce QHSE policies (QatarEnergy COP OSHA ISO 45001).

Lead emergency drills (kick drills abandon ship) and incident investigations.

Ensure 100% compliance with Qatars offshore regulations (MME QP standards).

3. Crew Management:

Mentor drillers ADs and roustabouts (conduct competency assessments).

Manage rotational crew schedules (28/28 or 42/21).

Resolve conflicts and maintain discipline.

4. Equipment & Cost Control:

Monitor rig equipment performance (top drive mud pumps etc.).

Optimize consumables usage (mud fuel spare parts) to reduce costs.

Approve maintenance logs and OEM service reports.

5. Reporting:

Daily drilling reports to the Rig Superintendent.

Track KPIs (daily cost footage drilled safety metrics).

Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience:

Education: Diploma/Degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field.

Certifications:

o IWCF Well Control Level 4 (Supervisor).

o OPITO/BOSIET (with HUET).

o H2S/Confined Space certifications.

Experience:

o 15 years in offshore drilling (10 as Toolpusher).

o Qatar/GCC experience (preferred; familiarity with North Field rigs).

o Expertise in jackup/semisub operations (e.g. GDI Shelf Drilling rigs).

Technical Skills

Proficient in drilling software (e.g. DrillPlan WellView).

Deep knowledge of QatarEnergy drilling protocols (e.g. casing design mud specs).

Fluent in rig inspection audits (API RP 2D 8B).

Behavioral Competencies

Leadership: Decisive under pressure (e.g. well kicks).

Communication: Liaise with clients crew and OEMs.

Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot equipment failures.

Compensation & Bonus:

Bonus: Performance-linked (up to 20% annual).

Benefits:

o OPITO training reimbursements.

o Health insurance (Qatar coverage).

Key Skills
Daily Reports,H2S,Daily Operations,Trouble Shooting,Emergency Management,HSE,Safety Management,High Pressure,Core Samples,Control Situations,Safety procedures Management,Inventory Management,Logistics,Site Operations
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1