Derrickman

Calista Corporation

151d

About The Position

This is a skill level position in the petroleum industry. The position has a multitude of responsibilities above the drilling floor. Must be able to maintain drilling fluid integrity and adjust chemicals according to drilling program needs. Follows established equipment preventative maintenance program to ensure equipment readiness and safe operating procedures. This position is expected to support the Winter Exploration 2025–2026 season, with an anticipated start date of October 2025 and an end date in April 2026.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain or currently hold North Slope Training Cooperative card.
• Minimum of one year’s experience on a diesel electric rotary drilling rig.
• Ability to operate hopper and viscosity testing equipment.
• Possess a current Well Control Certificate at the Drilling Supervisor level.
• Functionally literate, able to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Familiarity with oilfield-related equipment and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works off the racking platform in the derrick during the tripping of drill pipe and collars.
• Latches or unlatches elevators from pipe, racks or unracks sequentially in the fingers.
• Conditions the drilling fluid and maintains mud pumps, tests for weight and viscosity, adds chemicals to drilling mud following specific mud engineer or driller’s directive.
• Ensures preventive maintenance is performed on all equipment above the rig floor and equipment associated with the drilling fluid system.
• Inspects to see that all equipment including degasser in mud tanks is installed properly and greased as required.
• Performs preventive maintenance on mixing hopper, desanders, desilter, high- and low-pressure hoses, and related drilling fluids equipment.
• During casing operations may be required to work in derrick on stabbing board or work the catwalk.
• Ensures the proper set up and installation of the escape buggy system, including maintenance and inspection of the buggy, escape line and securing pin.
• Acts as Relief Driller and Pit watcher if not separately staffed.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees