Offshore motorman tasks

Offshore motorman tasks

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I. List of Offshore motorman duties:

1.  Maintaining Motors- Must apply the proper fluids, coolants and oils to all engines and motors. The Motorman will also check gauges, fluid levels, lubricants and report any problems to his immediate supervisor.
2.  Throwing Chain-Must be adept at pulling, wrapping, and throwing chain at a continuously fast pace while going into the hole or changing out the hole. This activity involves throwing a chain loop around a joint of pipe. The operation is performed  between waist and shoulder level and could be repeated as many as 80-100 times per 12 hour shift.
3.  Handling Tongs-While tripping or making a connection, the floor hand (Lead Tong Hand) must lift or move tongs when making a connection. This activity will include lifting tongs and lateral movement of the tongs to attach them to a drill pipe. The tongs are on counterweights and the exertion to maneuver them will vary from 10-30 pounds. The lifting range, up or down is 1-2 feet in the area of the waist. This activity is repeated and could be performed as many as 175 times in a 12 hour shift.
4.  Pulling the Slips-This activity is performed by 2 or 3 men (depending on the crew size) and could be conducted as many as 175 times per 12 hour shift. The slips weigh between 100 and 175 pounds and the weight would be distributed between the 2 or 3 employees. The slips are located at the floor level and would be lifted a distance of 18-24 inches.
5.  Stacking Pipe-involves manually pushing a suspended length of pipe to the area where the pipe is stacked during a drill pipe trip. The reverse activity involves restraining the suspended pipe and guiding in across the rig floor. This activity is performed in the standing position and could be performed as many times as 100 times per 12 hour shift.
6. Handling the Drill String- This operation involves removing all pipe from the well bore and stacking it in the derrick. This operation will also include tripping into the hole (TIH) or tripping out of hole (TOH) and making connections during operations. The tripping operations vary depending on the depth of the well and other factors. Employees may be involved in the tripping operation for the full 12 hours of their work shift.
7. At times it is necessary for the Floorman or Motorman to climb up the derrick and assist the Derrick Man in hanging the belly board or drilling up or drilling down. He must also be able to go up and grease the traveling blocks and bridle line sheaves.
8.  All employees working together must keep the rig clean, picked up and free of safety hazards. It is necessary that everyone be mentally alert, and physically fit during their shift.

II. List of Offshore motorman qualifications

          1.            Knowledge of related tools and equipment, and their specific functions.

          2.            Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses and basic maintenance.

          3.            Knowledge of the drilling rig and rig operations.

          4.            The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects.

          5.            The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.

          6.            Able to work and communicate effectively with co-workers, clients, and other external contacts.

          7.            Must be able to distinguish ineffective or damaged equipment and make repairs as needed.

          8.            Must be able to recognized unsafe work conditions and make adjustments accordingly.

          9.            The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

      10.            Must apply skillful techniques to repair and maintain machines and equipment in a timely manner.