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Floorhand

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Type of work

Contract

Country

United States

Start date

October 22nd, 2026

Duration

4 weeks

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Position Summary

The Offshore Floorhand is responsible for supporting drilling operations aboard a jack-up drilling rig, including handling drill pipe, casing, tubing, and other drilling equipment. The Floorhand works as part of the drilling crew under the supervision of the Driller and Assistant Driller to ensure safe and efficient drilling operations.

The role involves physically demanding work on the drill floor, including operating drilling equipment, making and breaking pipe connections, maintaining equipment, and supporting general rig operations while adhering to company safety standards and offshore regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Drilling Operations & Pipe Handling

• Assist with daily drilling, tripping, casing, and well completion operations.
• Handle drill pipe, casing, tubing, and other tubular equipment on the drill floor.
• Assist with making and breaking pipe connections using manual and mechanized drilling equipment.
• Operate slips, elevators, tongs, iron roughnecks, and other pipe-handling equipment as authorized.
• Support running and retrieving drill strings during drilling and tripping operations.
• Assist with rig-up and rig-down of drilling equipment and related tools.
• Monitor drill floor activities and maintain clear communication with the Driller and other crew members.
• Assist with preparation and handling of bottom-hole assemblies (BHAs) and other downhole tools.

Drilling Equipment Maintenance

• Perform routine inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and preventive maintenance of drilling equipment.
• Assist with maintenance of mud pumps, shale shakers, rotary equipment, and associated drilling systems as directed.
• Inspect and maintain hand tools, lifting equipment, and drilling accessories.
• Identify and report equipment defects, leaks, abnormal conditions, or potential mechanical failures.
• Maintain drilling equipment and work areas in safe operating condition.
• Assist maintenance personnel with equipment repairs when required and authorized.

Mud System & General Rig Operations

• Assist with drilling fluid handling, mixing, and circulation activities as directed.
• Monitor mud tanks, transfer lines, and associated equipment when assigned.
• Handle drilling chemicals in accordance with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and company procedures.
• Support casing, cementing, and well-control-related activities under supervision.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and movement of drilling supplies and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the drill floor, pipe deck, and surrounding work areas.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Follow all company HSE policies, drilling procedures, and offshore safety regulations.
• Participate in toolbox talks, pre-job safety meetings, and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Comply with Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and lifting operation procedures.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, near misses, equipment defects, and potential hazards.
• Maintain awareness of line-of-fire hazards, pinch points, suspended loads, and moving drilling equipment.
• Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Exercise Stop Work Authority when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Participate in emergency response drills, including fire, man overboard, well control, and evacuation exercises.

Job description

Our client is looking for floorhands to mobilize to their jackup rig in Suriname for a 4 week assignment.

Below are the requirements to join the project

• PASSPORT
• BOSIET + CAEBS
• OGUK
• WELL CONTROL LEVEL 1
• RIGPASS
• QUALIFIED RIGGER

Position Summary

The Offshore Floorhand is responsible for supporting drilling operations aboard a jack-up drilling rig, including handling drill pipe, casing, tubing, and other drilling equipment. The Floorhand works as part of the drilling crew under the supervision of the Driller and Assistant Driller to ensure safe and efficient drilling operations.

The role involves physically demanding work on the drill floor, including operating drilling equipment, making and breaking pipe connections, maintaining equipment, and supporting general rig operations while adhering to company safety standards and offshore regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Drilling Operations & Pipe Handling

• Assist with daily drilling, tripping, casing, and well completion operations.
• Handle drill pipe, casing, tubing, and other tubular equipment on the drill floor.
• Assist with making and breaking pipe connections using manual and mechanized drilling equipment.
• Operate slips, elevators, tongs, iron roughnecks, and other pipe-handling equipment as authorized.
• Support running and retrieving drill strings during drilling and tripping operations.
• Assist with rig-up and rig-down of drilling equipment and related tools.
• Monitor drill floor activities and maintain clear communication with the Driller and other crew members.
• Assist with preparation and handling of bottom-hole assemblies (BHAs) and other downhole tools.

Drilling Equipment Maintenance

• Perform routine inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and preventive maintenance of drilling equipment.
• Assist with maintenance of mud pumps, shale shakers, rotary equipment, and associated drilling systems as directed.
• Inspect and maintain hand tools, lifting equipment, and drilling accessories.
• Identify and report equipment defects, leaks, abnormal conditions, or potential mechanical failures.
• Maintain drilling equipment and work areas in safe operating condition.
• Assist maintenance personnel with equipment repairs when required and authorized.

Mud System & General Rig Operations

• Assist with drilling fluid handling, mixing, and circulation activities as directed.
• Monitor mud tanks, transfer lines, and associated equipment when assigned.
• Handle drilling chemicals in accordance with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and company procedures.
• Support casing, cementing, and well-control-related activities under supervision.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and movement of drilling supplies and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the drill floor, pipe deck, and surrounding work areas.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Follow all company HSE policies, drilling procedures, and offshore safety regulations.
• Participate in toolbox talks, pre-job safety meetings, and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Comply with Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and lifting operation procedures.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, near misses, equipment defects, and potential hazards.
• Maintain awareness of line-of-fire hazards, pinch points, suspended loads, and moving drilling equipment.
• Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Exercise Stop Work Authority when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Participate in emergency response drills, including fire, man overboard, well control, and evacuation exercises.

Ana Amado

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