SKTP3413 - Drilling Engineering

SN02 2019/20

DRILLING CREWS
Group Members:
1) Calven Edgar Foo
2) Ega Puspita Leriana
3) Farhan Alif Aldy
4) Gilang Putra Mahendra
 Drilling Companies

Operator Company Drilling Contractors Supplier & Service

 Drilling Crews
Number of people involved in the operation depends on:
- Rig size
- Complexity of the environment and the drilling program

Companies Involved:
- Operator company
- Drilling contractor
- Drilling service companies
 Drilling Personnel

Company Man Drilling Contractor

Crews
Crews - Tool Pusher
- Drilling Engineer - Driller
- Mud Engineer - Derrickman
- Wellsite Geologist - Roughneck
- Drilling Supervisor - Roustabout
- Drilling Representative - Motorman
- Rig Mechanic
- Rig electrician
Roustabouts
- Roustabouts are manual laborers who work in the oil and gas drilling
industries. They are responsible for a wide variety of tasks aimed at
keeping oil and gas rigs running safely and efficiently.
- Roustabouts typically work difficult shifts that be more than 12 hours
long, so they need to be physically fit and have the stamina for hours
of manual labor.
 Responsibilities
- Clean up drill sites and rigs
- Transport and store materials
- Install equipment
- Repair pump equipment
- Maintain drilling and extraction tools
Requirements
- Becoming a roustabout is typically the entry point for workers in the
gas and oil industry. There are no formal education requirements for
roustabouts, although most have at least a high school diploma or GED.
- As this field grows, many community colleges and vocational schools
have started to introduce programs that provide accelerated roustabout
training for workers seeking entry into the oil and gas field.
Salary
- According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), roustabouts
earned a median annual salary of $36,960 (MYR154k) as of May
2017. The highest-paid roustabouts earned more than $59,050
(MYR247k) per year, while the lowest-paid ten percent of workers in
this role earned less than $26,580 (MYR 111k) annually.
Roughneck
- Roughnecks work on the floor of the oil rig as well as in the mudroom
with some of the machinery and other equipment.
- Responsible for performing various manual labour tasks associated
with the safe and efficient operation of a rig site.
- Typically under direct supervision to a driller.
Responsibilities
- Performs rig up and rig down activities as assigned.
- Performs "nippling-up” or “nippling-down" of the blowout preventer
stack.
- Performs general repairs and maintenance on major and minor rig
components.
- Assists the Assistant Driller/Derrickman with mud-mixing duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent is preferred
- Minimum training requirements: Health, Safety and Environment
Orientation and Rig Specific Start-Up Training
- Most roughnecks start out as roustabouts (unskilled laborers) and
within as little as six months of a job well done, they can become a
roughneck.
Salary
- A roughneck should expect to earn approximately $60,000
(MYR250k) a year starting salary. This salary is just an average as
some may make less and certainly many make more. The more
experience you have, the more you can earn.
Derrickman
- The Derrickhand or Derrickman is the person who sits atop the
derrick (about 27 metres above the rig floor) on a drilling rig.
Though the exact duties vary from rig to rig, they almost always
report directly to the driller. Their job is to guide the stands of the
drill pipe into the fingers at the top of the derrick.
- They are also known as Drilling Fluid Operators (DFO). Typically
reports to a supervisor or manager.
Responsibilities
- Primarily responsible for handling tubulars in the derrick and maintaining the
mud (drilling fluid) system
-Controlling and maintaining mud pumps, and supervising mud pump
operators
- Mixing mud, fluids and chemicals and keeping records of usage
- Controlling the mud (the lubricant used for the drill bit) that is circulated
down the drill pipe when drilling
- Supervising the working of the mud pumps and mixing other necessary
substances into the mud
Requirements
- Typically requires 3-5 years of related experience, or may need 2years
experience with additional specialized training and/or certification.
- You will need to be fit, as job scope requires climbing, lifting and using
heaving equipment.
- Usually start working as a roughneck (floorhand) or roustabout.
Salary
- The starting salary for derrickhands is normally in the range of
MYR130,000 to MYR140,000 per year. (In addition, employers
provide accommodation and food, as well as warm and waterproof
clothing.)
- According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median
salary for a Derrickman with a Bachelor's Degree is MYR259,400 –
MYR284,700.
Driller
- A Driller has an integral role to ensure that the drill rigs, machinery,
equipment and other resources are effectively operated to optimise
the profitability of the company's site operations.
- The Driller’s primary responsibility is to safely operate drills in core
drilling operations. The Driller is responsible for compliance with all
safety and other requirements of the Company and the Client.
Responsibilities
 Interpreting the symptomps of high gas and fluid
 Maintain and repair equipment including drill, generators, pumps,
and vehicles.
 In an emergency he is also responsible for taking the correct counter
measures to stop an uncontrolled well control situation from
emerging.
 In offshore operation, driller is incharge of real time decision.
 Requirement
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Oil and gas well drillers and well servicers require three to six months
of formal on-the-job training, college or petroleum industry-approved
training courses and four or more years of work experience in
subordinate rig crew positions.
- Offshore work requires several years of experience in an equivalent
position on land. (Minimum of three year experience preferred)
Salary
- The salary for assistant drillers can be between £24,000 (MYR 111k)
and £35,000 (MYR163k) a year, and experienced drillers can earn in
the region of £39,000 (MYR182k) to £50,000 (MYR233k) a year. (In
addition, employers provide accommodation and food, as well as
warm and waterproof clothing).
Motorman
- the primary responsibilities of the oil rig motorhand (or motorman) are
to keep the engines that power the drilling equipment and some of the
other rig equipment working smoothly. For example, engines are used
to lift drilling pipe, turn the rotary table that turns the drill bit, and for
mixing and circulating drilling fluid like mud.
- The member of the rig crew responsible for maintenance of the
engines. While all members of the rig crew help with major repairs, the
motorman does routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs.
Responsibilities
 Train roustabouts and roughnecks
 Assist other oil rig crew as necessary
 Maintain and lubricate machinery to keep it running efficiently
 Assess tongs that help connect and disconnect drill pipe and spinning chain
 Work with the rig’s boilers
 Regularly test equipment for operability and safety
 Order tools and replacement parts
Requirement
- This job is very appealing for people who love and have a knack for
mechanics. You also need to be a team player who possesses great
physical stamina and an eye for detail.
- The lower level roustabouts and roughnecks may be promoted to this
position eventually. As with any other position on the rig, motorhands
must be able to work fast and efficiently yet safely and within company
and industry guidelines.
- Having safety and first aid certifications may be required in order to get
motorhand jobs. More importantly, however, you’ll probably need
experience working on an oil rig before grabbing this type of job.
Salary
- Pay usually exceeds $23-$33 per hour and increases based on
experience and training. If working in a remote location there may be
an additional allowance for living expenses.
- Approximately $58,176/year (MYR243k)
Tool Pusher
- A toolpusher, often referred to only as pusher, serves as a drilling crew’s
foreman at an oil rig or at any other extraction site. Given his supervisory
role, the toolpusher holds responsibility for the drillers, but is tasked with
performing mainly administrative procedures like ordering and maintaining
the equipment and material base.
-The toolpusher is to arrange for the different tools and equipment needed
for a specific job. One must know well the rig’s different parts and
equipment. Often there are productivity standards that must be complied
with, and the toolpusher is the one responsible for doing everything
necessary to complete the task.
-Some particular positions might call for the toolpusher to work for long
stretches of time on an oil rig, thus making everyday home visits impossible.
Responsibilities
 Management of the daily drilling operations, monitoring the work
process and handling any potential problems
 Making sure that all of the required equipment, resources and materials
are present at the site
 Selecting, hiring and controlling workers and making sure they have a
proper training
 Scheduling the crew members’ shifts and rotas
 Making sure that all health and safety regulations are being obliged,
such as the wearing of special protective clothing and the proper use of
safety equipment
Requirement
- Toolpushers typically start out as entry-level roustabouts.
- A high school diploma or GED is the minimum requirement to get
your foot in the door as a roustabout, but prior training is
advantageous. For example, the Oilfield Training Program in
Louisiana provides 150 hours of instruction for those seeking entry-
level jobs in the oil and gas industry.
- Participants work toward certification in areas such as OSHA Basic
Safety Training, First Aid and marine water survival.
Salary
- A toolpusher’s starting yearly salary can be anywhere from £46,000
(MYR214k) to £56,000 (MYR260k). An experienced toolpusher may
receive roughly £110,000 (MYR512k) annually.
 Rig Superintendent
- The Rig Superintendent is responsible for the safe, economic and
efficient operation of the rig in accordance with Clients Rig
Management System (RMS) and in a manner that meets or exceeds
the Operator’s expectations.
Responsibilities
• Ensure the correct management of the drilling operations by optimizing the
assets and equipment and supervising the execution of the activities of
his/her subordinates
• Whenever instructed by his/her superiors liaise on behalf of Company with
the Client’s representative regarding contract management and interpretation
• Verify the maintenance routines of the drilling equipment/assets are
appropriate and they guarantee an efficient performance of the drilling
activities
• Be familiar with the established well control procedures
• Be familiar with the established drilling operational procedures
Requirement
- Experience as a Drilling Superintendent for 10 or more years with an
independent or major oil company.
-Having work experience as a toolpusher or above for a drilling contractor a
preferred plus.
-Have extensive industry training and a valid well control certification.
-Have detailed and demonstrated technical knowledge of drilling horizontal
wells
-Have detailed and hands on experience drilling directional wells along with
a detailed understanding of directional drilling techniques and equipment.
Salary
- The average Oil and Gas Superintendent salary in the United States is
$141,217 (MYR590k) as of September 26, 2019, but the range
typically falls between $123,670 (MYR515k) and $159,314
(MYR665k). Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many
important factors, including education, certifications, additional
skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.
Drilling Supervisor
- Drilling supervisors are in charge of the drill operators at a mine,
quarry, or extraction site, where they make sure that drilling work is
completed properly and on schedule.
- A drilling supervisor often works alongside of a management team
while the planning of a project's operations is being developed.
Requirement
- Education requirements for becoming a drilling supervisor can range
from an associate's degree to graduate-level training. Some
employers may hire candidates who have no education but possess
many years of experience in the field.
- Employers with specific education requirements generally hire
candidates who hold an associate's or bachelor's degree in several
key areas, such as mechanical engineering technology, drilling
technology, construction management and civil engineering
technology.
- The IWCF (International well control forum) certification is available
for entry-level drillers and supervisors.
Responsibilities
• Implementing drilling operations and ensuring that they are completed as per
schedule
• Planning, organising and coordinating oil rig operations
• Organize the operations of the staff like engineers, workers, contractors,
geologists and scientists
• Make regular reports to the drilling superintendent on the progress of
operations
• Implementing safety measures and regularly monitoring them for irregularities
Salary
- The average Drilling Operations Supervisor salary in the United States
is $109,632 (MYR458k) as of September 26, 2019, but the range
typically falls between $96,167 (MYR402k)and $127,490 (MYR533k).
- Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors,
including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of
years you have spent in your profession.