Tool Pusher

Job Description

Tool Pusher Duties and ResponsibilitiesAs asupervisor in a drillingrig, a tool pusher primarily renders adequate guidance and direction to therig crewon specific tasks to ensure smooth and efficient drilling operations. He has full authority to oversee all drilling activities and enforce productivity standards to meet. As a specialist, he should perform the following Tool Pusher responsibilities.Administrates all drilling work practices and rig operations to ensure that all the activities meet the performance criteria, contractual requirements, and mandatory rules and regulations.Directs the drilling crew inrig moving operations; instructs the team to erect, dismantle, and liftdrilling rigs Typesand ensures safe working conditions on the rig site.Ensure employees have sufficientrig components, spare parts, andtoolsfor efficient operations.Manages and assists in setting up and operating power units, draw works, and other drilling apparatus.The tool pusher should direct and coordinate the crew mixing, drilling, and circulating mud in the borehole and utilizing particular mud weights to avoid blowouts from gas pressure.Orders valve device and control head installation to regulate oil flow in the drilling procedures.Controls oil and gaswell cementingaccording to operational needs and ensures all the significant equipment, tools, and resources are available.Ensures that thedrill stringtally is kept accurate and up to date. Also, it Manages the supplies deficiencies and informs the senior drilling supervisor of the status of such deprivations.Cooperate with the technicaldrilling engineersto maneuver a detailed maintenance plan for properly using the drilling equipment.Tool Pusher also monitors subordinates day-to-day performance and ensures their progress meets the standard. Moreover, it addresses attendance issues and ensures the crew has appropriate tools and supplies.Do essential paperwork for the rig crew, including the payroll, company benefits, insurance, and related matters.Ensures that health and safety procedures are met and correct use of protective gear. It includes completing risk assessment where required and dealing with any problems.Leads the drilling meetings daily and plans for future operational activities related to equipment, personnel, and logistics preferences.Optimizes a friendly working environment where open communications can occur within all drilling departments, with all heads, crews, and third parties, as required.The tool pusher ensures that all the participants understand all the inventory used in the rig oilfield operations.Do recruiting, onboarding, and proper training of new hires in oil and rig departments and conduct sessions to train them thoroughly according to the requirements.Assists the otherrig crew members, like the driller andn, with the rigs effective operation and schedules their shifts and rotations.Ensures that project scope and goals are met within the approved budgets. Also, initiate change in the pre-approved program if required.Report to the senior superintendent or OIM/Master daily and provide detailed handover at the end of hitch or shift.

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