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a drilling rig
- A world of opportunities
- Highly demanding technological workplace
- 24-hour operations
Maersk Drilling operates drillings rigs applicants with a technical background, will have to be completed prior to
throughout the world. A large number of for instance fitters, welders, navigators, taking up a position on the rig. These
the rigs are employed in the North Sea. engineers, electricians and mechanics courses are the first in a long line of
are preferred, depending on the function; training sessions, which ensure a
A drilling rig is a highly demanding for which they are being employed. constant development of the offshore
technological workplace under constant personnels skills and capabilities.
development. Large sums of money A good knowledge of English is
are invested in automating Maersk required since this is the language A CAREER IN MAERSK DRILLING
Drillings rigs and, as a result of this, our spoken in the industry. If you have the right skills, compe-
employees must take courses and tencies and the right attitude, we offer
build competencies to learn about the Normally, new personnel start out great career opportunities that can lead
use of special equipment and new their offshore career on a junior level. A you anywhere.
technology during their time off. Thus number of mandatory safety courses
TRAINING THE FOUR SECTIONS ON THE RIG about all activities and operations on
All crew members in Maersk Drilling The rig is divided into four sections: board the rig. Maersk Drilling primarily
regularly participate in mandatory the Marine Section, the Drilling Section, employs OIMs who have been trained
courses about technology and safety. the Maintenance Section and the within the company. The OIM must
For instance, from the position of Administration Section, and they are hold a Certificate of Competency as
Assistant Driller and upwards, all described on the following pages. The Master or as Chief Engineer and have a
employees working in the Drilling Section rigs four sections are headed by the substantial offshore experience from a
must, as a minimum, pass a well control Offshore Installation Manager (OIM). drilling rig. His position is equivalent to
course which includes a test on the the Captain position on board a ship
advanced drilling simulator at Maersk OFFSHORE INSTALLATION MANAGER and he must take a long series of safety,
Training in Svendborg. Courses are of - HEAD OF THE RIG environmental and leadership courses
great importance to ensure that proper The Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) to build up the necessary theoretical
procedures are carried out if a critical is overall responsible for the rig and for knowledge to lead the up to 180 crew
situation should arise. its personnel. He also ensures that the members on a drilling rig.
clients representative is kept informed
ROUSTABOUT Certificate and have experience working and control of the vessels load condition.
Most newly engaged personnel in the as a Roustabout. At all times the DPO updates the weights
Drilling and Marine Sections start out as and weight distribution for the rigs
Roustabouts, which are more or less BARGE ENGINEER stability. The second main task is the
the equivalent to the Able-bodied The Barge Engineer is the naval manager control and distribution of the power in
Seaman or Odd-job Man on board a ship. of the drilling rig. He is responsible for all the power control system.
The Roustabout helps with all kinds of work on the deck as well as for the main-
work, including maintenance, cleaning, tenance of the marine equipment. His Senior Dynamic
removal of rust and painting work as well responsibility also includes the safety on Positioning Officer
as directing the huge cranes on board. board, including carrying out emergency The Senior Dynamic Positioning Operator
When the Roustabout has become drills on a regular basis and conducting (SDPO) ensures safe and operational
familiar with the drilling rig and the daily weekly safety meetings. His position correct station keeping of the unit above
working routines, he is ready to go up on is equivalent to the Chief Officers the desired location and is the primary
the drill floor or to train as a Crane position on board a ship and he must watch keeper and person in charge of the
Operator. Like everyone else, he starts by have some years experience in this DP system. Apart from that the SDPO is
being a relief during the meal and coffee position. Prior to obtaining the position the watch keeper of the central control
breaks. as a Barge Engineer, a period in a room, which is manned together with
training position as an Assistant Barge the DPO at any given time. The SDPO
CRANE OPERATOR Engineer must be completed. A Masters produces the model of the unit and the
The Crane Operator is responsible for all Certificate of Competency is required. weather situation and ensures correct
crane operations on board the rig. He is data is entered into the system. When
foreman for the Roustabouts whom he Dynamic Positioning Operator in transit, the SDPO functions as the
supervises during loading and dis- The Dynamic Positioning Operator chief mate of the unit. The SDPO reports
charging of supplies from the supply (DPO) reports to the Senior Dynamic directly to the Offshore Installation
boats and during transfer of equipment Positioning Officer (SDPO) and relieves Manager (OIM).
on board the rig. The Crane Operator the SDPO on watch keeping. The DPOs
must hold an Offshore Crane Operator main responsibility is the maintenance
MOTORMAN liaises with the Logistics Coordinator in accordance with relevant rules and
The Motorman assists the Mechanic in in respect to spare parts as well as regulations. He enforces that all work is
his daily work. To qualify for the position planning, coordination and support of done in a safe and responsible manner.
as a Motorman, the applicant must be all departments with data entry and He directs tasks to be completed
Certified Fitter or Mechanic or hold a extraction of the maintenance system. by personnel in his department and
corresponding education. ensures availability of spares.
Hydraulic Mechanic
MECHANIC The Hydraulic Mechanic reports to the Electronic Technician
It is the responsibility of the Mechanic Maintenance Supervisor and in his (Dynamic Positioning & Subsea)
to carry out the maintenance and responsibility, maintains the drilling The specialized Electronic Technicians
inspections of the mechanical equipment and its tubular and pipe (ET DP & ET SS) are in charge of their
equipment and systems on board handling machines. He organizes and respective systems. They report to the
the rig. To obtain the position of a supervises that the work he has initiated ET supervisor on status of the systems.
Mechanic, some years working expe- is being carried out in a safe manner and The ETs are expected to maintain and
rience as a Motorman is preferred. according to good workmanship. To be repair the systems in accordance with
able to work as a Hydraulic Mechanic relevant rules and regulations. The level
ELECTRICIAN some years of experience working with of maintenance should be so high that
The Electrician is responsible for hydraulic machines are required. break-downs during operations are
maintaining and inspecting all electrical avoided to the furthest extent possible.
systems and related equipment on Engine Room Responsible
board the rig. New installations and The Engine Room Responsible (ERR) MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
modifications of existing ones are also is reporting to the Maintenance This is the technical manager of the
carried out by the Electrician. He must Supervisor. He ensures that all items drilling rig. He is responsible for the
be an Industrial Electrician or a Certified required for the power generation are maintenance as well as for the technical
Electrician. fully maintained and that all work carried modifications and repairs of the
out in his department is done safely machinery and the drilling equipment.
WELDER and responsibly. He is the main watch Being responsible for the electronic
The Welder is responsible for carrying out keeper for the engine room area and maintenance system on the drilling
repairs and modifications in accordance ensures compliance with all relevant rig, the Maintenance Supervisor must
with the Maintenance Supervisors rules and regulations. He directs tasks possess good computer skills. He must
instructions. His work also includes to the personnel in his department and also ensure that the required spare
maintenance and service of all welding ensures spare parts are replenished parts are in stock on board the rig.
equipment. An education as Certified when necessary. His position is similar to that of the
Welder is required for this position. Chief Engineer on board a ship. Prior to
Electronic obtaining the position as a Maintenance
SAP Planner Technician Supervisor Supervisor, a period in a training position
The SAP planner reports to the The Electronic Technician Supervisor as an Assistant Maintenance Supervisor
Maintenance Supervisor. His main task (ET Supervisor) reports to the must be completed. A Certificate of
consists in updating the information Maintenance Supervisor and in his Competency in accordance with
in the maintenance system P3M position ensures that all electronic and STCW Convention is required for the
from SAP. He flags urgent jobs and electric equipment is functioning and position of a Maintenance Supervisor.
Logistics coordinator of medical and nursing supplies is kept at environmental work on the unit comply
In his position the Logistics Coordinator the required level at all times. If a medical with the applicable HSE rules and
reports to the OIM. The Logistics evacuation of a person is required, the regulations. He heads up campaigns and
Coordinator is responsible for the proper Medic is responsible for arranging this initiatives concerning work safety and
operation of the Material Management in co-operation with the OIM. The Medic related topics.
System. He follows up on requisitions also carries out a number of personnel
to be made by the section heads as well related jobs, including safety briefings RIG ADMINISTRATOR
as for conducting inspections of the of incoming personnel. An education as The Rig Administrator conducts the
incoming materials. Registered Nurse is required to obtain the external communication. In addition to
position of a Medic. watching radio traffic, including traffic on
MEDIC the emergency frequency, he provides
A Medic must be present on board all Safety officer the daily weather forecast. Minimum two
drilling rigs. This position is responsible The Safety Officer reports to the OIM. years working experience on seagoing
for providing medical services to all crew He assists the platform management vessels or offshore installations is required
members and for ensuring that the stock in ensuring that the health, safety and in addition to a Certificate of Competency.
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