Lead Roughneck

**REPORTING TO**: Driller

**LOCATION**: Gulf of Mexico, Offshore

**Broaden your horizons. Own the Opportunity.**

**ABOUT US**

Seadrill is one of the world’s most modern offshore deep-water drilling companies. Using ground-breaking technology we operate in 15 countries across five continents, employing some 5,000 people representing 65 nationalities.

Our vision is to Set the Standard in Drilling. It’s an ambitious goal. And every single one of us has a part to play. Help us to keep innovating, improving and maintaining the highest safety standards, and we’ll give you what you need to be your best too.

**YOUR ROLE**

Organize and supervise the Roughnecks and other personnel assigned to the drill floor.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Two years experience as a roughneck or one years experience working as roughneck working with fully automatic or semi-automatic pipe handling equipment
- Valid Well Control Certification (IWCF Level 2 - Introductory)
- Fluent in the national language of operation.
- Able to translate basic instructions to the crew in the national language and process a basic command of the English language and reasonable writing skills.
- Fluent in oil field terminology

Mandatory Training/Certifications for personnel working in **Canada **only:

- Basic Survival Training (BST)
- Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S)
- Regulatory Awareness
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
- Fall Protection Training

**QHSE**

Responsible for/ensure:

- Compliance with the Seadrill Code of Conduct.
- Compliance with applicable internal and external governing requirements.
- Compliance with applicable laws.
- That all emergency equipment is in good condition and configured as required.
- Non-compliances are promptly acted on and reported to the direct supervisor.
- All relevant governing documents are revised as and when required.
- Compliance with the standard for tidiness and cleanness.
- Assume the safety role as per station bill and emergency preparedness plan.
- Contribute with OBS card reporting.

Assist with:

- verifying client drilling program vs. Seadrill requirements
- Seadrill training, certification and competence compliance management

Participate in:

- Meeting activities in a proactive and constructive manner.
- Training and competence assessments as assigned and/or required.

**JOB SPECIFIC**

Responsible for/ensure:

- That Roughnecks are utilized in an organized, safe and efficient manner.
- Thorough handovers are provided at each daily change of shift.
- Other duties are performed as and when required and/or directed by his/her direct supervisor.

Assist with:

- Conducting all drills and checks as required.
- Preparation for upcoming drilling operations.
- Training subordinates in order to make them suitable for a higher position.

**EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS**

Assist with:

- Ensuring operational preparedness of all safety and emergency equipment.
- Preparation of drilling equipment.
- Operation of drilling equipment and systems as instructed by supervisor.
- Maintaining all drilling related equipment as per instructions and procedures including first line maintenance.
- Handling of tubulars and associated handling equipment as instructed by supervisor.
- Preparing all tubulars, handling gear and other equipment required for the well operations.
- Maintaining and operating the mud processing solids control equipment

**OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Comprehensive knowledge of rig floor equipment and able to train roughnecks in their correct use
- Ensure that all lifting appliances and tools used in work area are certified and in good order at all times
- Understand the fundamental principles of well control operations on the drill floor

**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**

Must pass Physical, Drug Screen, and Background Check

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**Seadrill is an equal opportunity employer**

**WHAT YOU’LL GET IN REURN**

Wherever you join us you’ll be part of a team that takes pride in maintaining their colleagues’ safety as well as their own, to ensure safe and successful operations. We employ the best in the industry, and we want to keep it that way. So if you want to keep developing your skills, we’ll give you every opportunity. We also offer a competitive reward package, with an attractive base salary and a range of benefits tailored to your location.

**Join Seadrill. Own the Opportunity.**

Seadrill is an Equal Opportunity Employer