Description

Summary of Responsibilities 

The Tool Pusher is responsible for overseeing the erections, dismantling and transportation of drilling rigs from site to site. While each member of the crew has their specific job duties, the pusher is there to oversee and follow up on orders, monitor procedures involving borehole and mud circulating and mixing. He/She must ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations along with specific details originated from the customer. Tool Pushers can work up to 24 hours shifts. Schedules will consist of fourteen days on and fourteen days off; working both days and nights. Tool Pushers are expected to represent his/her self and Noble Drilling in a good manner. Tool Pushers should always follow the correct chain of command and report all safety problems or violations immediately. 

Primary Responsibilities (Not listed in relation to their priority) 

1. Provide the crew with safety supplies 
2. Oversee crew to insure safety and productivity 
3. Oversee all drilling operations at all times 
4. Make sure equipment is being serviced properly 
5. Make sure reports are done in timely manner and sent to office 
6. Take care of the weekly payroll 
7. Make sure all crew houses are being taken care of properly 
8. Enforce the processes and procedures and determine the best corrective action course if these are broken 
9. Motivate and mentor all crew members in a positive way 

Requirements

 Experience Requirements 

• Minimum of 3 years related experience.
• Must successfully complete Noble Drilling’s industry specific training and orientation 

Education Requirements 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 

Special Requirements 

• 18 years or older 
• Valid Driver’s License 
• Average Shift: 24 hour work days
• Rotation: fourteen day on fourteen days off 

Travel Requirements Travel to rig location before tower begins. 

 Competencies  To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. 

Qualifications  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Language Skills  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizations exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to we and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.