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PROGRAM MODULE-3 DERRICKMAN
TRAINING TARGET
The Trainee Drilling Engineer (TDE) should achieve a good understanding of the roles and
responsibilities of Derrickman during drilling, testing and completion operations.
By working alongside the experienced personnel in role of Derrickman in performing their
routine tasks, the TDE will develop a practical knowledge base. The achievement of full
autonomous competence in the Derrickman Position will require a high level of physical
application. It is expected that the TDE will gain a solid understanding of the role.
GUIDELINES
The TDE must have successfully completed Roustabout and Floorman modules and have had
these signed off by their Coach.
THEORIETICAL KNOWLEDGE
It can be expected that the TDE will have some basic knowledge of the roles and responsibilities
of Derrickman prior to commencement of this position. Further reading and study will be
completed by TDEs on an on-going basis, to include:
1. Safety Induction at respective site
2. MPCL Life Saving Rules (SAFER MPCL)
3. MPCL Unsafe Act (UA) and Unsafe Condition (UC) Reporting
4. MPCL Permit to Work System
5. MPCL Line of Fire Safety
The TDE should develop their understanding of preventative maintenance in relation to the
equipment that the derrickman is responsible for, such as mud pumps and valves.
At the end of their Derrickman training module, the assessment form will be filled and signed by
respective TDE and Wellsite Leader.
NAME: WELL:
POSITION: RIG:
WELLSITE LEADER:
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WELLSITE LEADER'S COMMENTS:
I confirm that the TDE has achieved the training target for the above position, including but not limited to
the areas highlighted within the Milestone Skills Prompts
TRAINEE'S COMMENTS:
DATE:
WELLSITE LEADER SIGN: TRAINEE SIGN:
ON THE JOB TRAINING
The TDE will "learn by doing". It is expected that the Wellsite Leader, the TDE and all work parties
will take necessary steps to ensure no one is placed into dangerous or uncomfortable situations.
THE TDEs will initially stand back and observe operation until they feel confident enough to
perform the duties at hand. Should unsafe acts or unsafe condition develop, the job must be
stopped and a stand down meeting be held before resuming operation safely. It is expected that
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TDE will successfully integrate into working team roles, contributing to the success of the
operation in which they are placed.
TDEs should be encouraged to use knowledge gained in training to influence safe operations
and challenge unsafe practices. They should identify themselves at safety meetings/toolbox
talks, ask questions if unsure of tasks and should be empowered to use Stop Work Authority.
The TDEs should set a good example to the crews they are working with.
SKILLS PROMPT
General Safety
• Participate in and conduct Toolbox Talks and pre-shift briefings
• Understand and obey the Permit to Work system
• Choose suitable PPE for all jobs and maintain the highest standard of compliance
• Participate in HSE training campaigns.
• Use correct tools for every job
• Use correct manual handling techniques when it is necessary to move or carry items by hand
• Take part in emergency response, rescue and firefighting teams during drills
• Understand lockout and tagout procedures when working on any machine that could
release stored energy or start up unexpectedly, such as high-pressure washer, pumps, air
grinder
• Follow correct procedures when working at height, including:
o Visually inspect and don safety harness
o Attach lanyards and fall arresters as appropriate
o Tie off tools
• Never walk under a suspended load
Running and Cementing Casing
• Rig up and prepare the casing stabbing board for use.
• Stab and make up joints of casing.
• Rig up and operate the cementing head at the drill floor.
• Identify the various lines used during cementing operations.
• Assist in cementing operations including:
o Transferring water in cementing frac tanks and batch mixers
o Transferring mud/Spacer to the displacement tanks during pumping operations
o Checking displacement volumes
Working at Mud Pumps
• Identify typical symptoms of faulty mud pump operation.
• Ensure mud pumps are electrically isolated, and pressure is bled off from the system
before performing maintenance work
• Replace worn out fluid end parts (pistons, piston inserts, liners, valves, valve seats,
springs and gaskets and modules)
• Check the operation of the mud pump lubrication & cooling system
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• Maintain the liner flushing system
• Assist in repairing, resetting and testing the pop-off valve on the discharge line
• Check the pre-charge pressure in the suction & discharge line pulsation dampener and
conduct basic maintenance on the suction and discharge dampener
• Understand how the power end works
• Clean suction and discharge screens
Working at Mud Tanks
• Know the layout and identify the main components of the mud system.
• Calculate the volume of mud in a tank and monitor gains or losses.
• Transfer mud between different tanks, line up pills and slugs as required by the driller.
• Respond to alarms for situations such as kicks and gas releases when working at the mud
tanks.
• Understand how the Pit Volume Totalizer (PVT) system works and know where the
sensors are located.
• Maintain and repair butterfly valves and low – pressure gate valves.
• Maintain centrifugal pumps.
• Understand the use of dump valves.
• Clean mud tanks, sand trap and header box.
• Operate mud agitators.
• Know how to unblock the mix line should it get blocked during mixing.
Working with Solid Control Equipment
• Line up, operate and maintain:
o Shale Shakers
o Desanders and Desilters
o Centrifuges
o Mud-gas separator (Poorbuoy degasser)
o Vacuum degasser
o Mud mixing hopper
• Identify different types of mesh sizes of shale shaker screens and know when and how to
change these out.
Maintaining Mud Properties
• Use Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to identify correct PPE and other safety precautions
• Safely mix chemicals from sacks and drums, including caustic soda and other hazardous
chemicals (know location and operation of emergency shower and eyewash stations)
• Record mud chemicals used
• Take cuttings samples, identify and report changes
• Measure mud weight (density) using a mud balance and mud viscosity using a marsh
funnel and a stopwatch
• Handle mud chemicals to and from storage areas in a safe and efficient manner
