Derrickhand (Australia)

At H&P, our people are our strength.

These roles are located in -  Perth Basin, Tasmania, Beetaloo Basin, McArthur Basin, Mereenie, Amadeus Basin, South Nicholson Basin, Bowen Basin, Surat Basin, Cooper Basin, Canning Basin , Otway Basin, Hunter Valley

H&P Australia is seeking a Derrickhand for our drilling project at the locations mentioned above. The primary duties will include but are not limited to the following:

At a Glance:

Helmerich & Payne (Australia) Drilling Pty Ltd. (“H&P Australia”), a subsidiary of Helmerich & Payne, Inc., brings the expertise and advanced drilling technology of its parent company to the Australian market. With a focus on quality, innovation, and safety, H&P Australia is well-equipped to meet the unique challenges of drilling operations in Australia.

One of the key offerings of H&P Australia is its FlexRig® and FlexRig® technology. These rigs are known for their flexibility, improved performance, and enhanced safety. The super-spec FlexRig, part of the AC-drive FlexRig® fleet, is specifically designed for the exploration and development of unconventional gas resources. With greater power and capacity than other rigs in Australia, it enables increased operational efficiency, the ability to drill longer wells safely, and customization for different drilling scenarios.

In addition to its advanced drilling rigs, H&P Australia provides a range of technology solutions to address oilfield challenges and improve drilling outcomes. These integrated technologies include FlexB2D® 2.0 Technology, FlexTorque® Technology, StallAssist® Technology, Autodriller Pro Control System, DrillScan® Technology, and Digital Roadmap. These solutions can optimize drilling performance, mitigate tool damage, and can help prevent failures.

H&P’s strong reputation, commitment to safety, and cutting-edge technology make H&P Australia an excellent partner for companies in the Australian drilling industry.

• The Derrickhand is primarily responsible for the mud system and associated equipment, but not limited to performing various manual labor tasks throughout the rig site. 

• Demonstrate core values and safety standards according to the H&P way

• Welcome and mentor incoming Floorhands

• Monitors the performance of the mud pumps and performs exchange of expendable items as required, as well as general maintenance of pumps

• Properly locks out and tags equipment on mud system during repairs and other activities that require isolation of equipment

• Oversee condition and basic analysis of drilling fluid in active and reserve mud system of rig as per the direction of customer and customer supplies service companies

• Monitor pit (mud tank) fluid level, transfer fluids in and out of rig mud system, maintain the condition of the solids control equipment and high and low pressure piping, arrange valves of all tanks and associated pumping equipment, and monitor the flow output from well bore to mud system

• Direct roughnecks and roustabouts during repairs and general maintenance of mud system related equipment

• Report and advise driller of any change of status regarding drilling fluid – in terms of volume, flow input, flow output, temperature, contamination, cuttings anomalies, abnormal flow properties, and leaks

• Provide inventory of necessary chemicals and fluids utilized for treatment of drilling fluids to Operator representative

• Report and advise driller of any change of status to pumping equipment, solids removal equipment, mud mixing equipment, cuttings handling equipment

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly service to overhead equipment in mast used to hoist tubular product in and out of well bore

• Positions themself +/- 100 feet above ground level at derrick board during tripping operations for the purpose of racking and removing tubulars in mast

• Perform visual inspection of all equipment from rig floor to top of crown section taking remedial action to rectify any situation requiring repair and reports such action immediately to driller

• Demonstrate complete understanding of rig well control equipment (BOPE) with ability to function any aspect of equipment at driller’s command

• Operate rig and systems from control panel to maximize drilling and tripping efficiency; supervise operations on the rig floor

• Monitor and ensure proper well control practices are followed as per H&P operating procedure 

• Ensure compliance with all relevant H&P policies 

• Up to date on current Workday trainings as assigned

Australia-specific considerations:

• Apply relevant Australian legislation as it pertains to Drilling, HSE obligations and expectations, reporting and audit

• Ability to effectively work in indigenous environments

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Computer literate with Microsoft: World, Excel, Outlook and H&P applications 

• Must be a team player

• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

• Must be committed to the H&P Way and H&P’s core values of Actively C.A.R.E., Service Attitude, Innovative Spirit, Teamwork, and Do the Right Thing

• Demonstrated commitment to H&P’s Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and C.A.R.E. processes (COACH people-based safety, Compass Cards, LifeBelts, JSAs, hotwork, confined space entry, lock-out/tag-out, dropped object prevention, etc.) with a proven track record of compliance

• Flexible and adaptable, able to overcome and solve problems

• Understand and apply local, territory, state and federal statutory obligations

What you need:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• 2+ years of prior experience in oil/gas

• Minimum of 2 years FlexRig® and FlexRig® technology experience

• Working 21 x 21 Including Daily 15 minute PT Safety Meetings, 12 hour work days, and (2) 1 hour Rig Manager Safety Trainings per hitch

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!