Night Tool Pusher

About the role

The Night Tool Pusher supervises all drilling activities during the night shift, ensuring safe and efficient well completion while supporting the Senior Tool Pusher as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and control drilling operations on the rig floor.
• Ensure compliance with client well plans, obtain approvals for any deviations, and document changes.
• Maintain accurate space‑out drawings, post‑jarring sheets, and drilling permits.
• Prepare equipment, JSA, and PTW documents for each phase of the program.
• Assist and supervise the drilling crew, monitor circulating time, and manage hole problems.
• Perform well‑control calculations and oversee well‑killing operations when required.
• Participate in the rig’s Emergency Response Team and conduct safety drills.

Required profile

• Proven experience in drilling operations, preferably night‑shift.
• Strong knowledge of well‑control procedures and emergency response.
• Ability to interpret and enforce client well plans and change‑management processes.
• Excellent supervisory skills and ability to work under pressure.

Required skills

• Drilling rig operation and supervision
• Well‑control calculations (mud weight, circulating pressures)
• Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Permit‑to‑Work (PTW) preparation
• Use of Synergi or similar change‑management software
• Interpretation of space‑out drawings and post‑jarring sheets
• Emergency response and safety drill execution