Roustabout

Transocean

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Roustabout carries out cargo handling, general cleaning, maintenance, and other manual labor as assigned. The role normally reports to the Crane Operator and has no supervisory responsibilities. Roustabouts may be temporarily assigned to other departments, including Drilling, Maintenance, Engineering, Marine, and Subsea, under the relevant line supervisor. The work includes housekeeping and waste disposal, surface preparation and painting, assisting with rig equipment maintenance, and moving equipment, tools, and materials around the installation using manual lifting aids and hands-free practices where possible. A significant part of the role involves cargo handling and lifting operations, carried out in accordance with company and industry rigging and slinging standards. When deemed competent, the Roustabout may act as a banksman during crane operations or operate air hoists, chain hoists, and other lifting devices. The position requires disciplined use of task planning and risk assessment processes, compliance with company operational discipline and HSE requirements, participation in safety and operational meetings, training, performance and competency assessments, and emergency drills. The Roustabout must maintain a safe and organized work area, report incidents and hazards, and follow assigned emergency duties.

Requirements

High school diploma (U.S.), proof of completion of formal education, or a relevant craft certificate where applicable.
For Norway-specific roles, hold qualifications in accordance with relevant authority requirements and the Havtil Activities Regulations.
For Norway-specific roles, have minimum participation in education as per NOG024 for Operator level.
Complete company training requirements for the Roustabout job level, including local and regulatory requirements.
Have the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary for assigned tasks, as confirmed through the Control of Work process.
Follow company and industry rigging and slinging standards and applicable company Operational Discipline and HSE requirements.

Nice To Haves

Successful military discharge (U.S.).
Graduation from a trade school or university where the acquired knowledge and training are applicable to the job requirements.

Responsibilities

Carry out cargo handling, general cleaning, maintenance, and other manual labor as assigned.
Follow company Operational Discipline expectations, HSE requirements, and applicable procedures.
Participate in safety and operational meetings, performance appraisals, competency assessments, required training, and emergency drills.
Use task planning and risk assessment processes; understand assigned roles, hazards, and controls, and follow procedures in sequence.
Call a Time Out for Safety when unsure, when a task does not go as planned, or when at-risk behavior or unsafe conditions are observed.
Report incidents, potential hazards, and abnormal situations to a supervisor.
Maintain a safe and organized work area and fulfill assigned emergency response duties.
Perform housekeeping, cleaning, tidying, and correct disposal of trash.
Prepare surfaces and paint.
Assist with preventative and corrective maintenance of rig equipment.
Move equipment, tools, and materials around the installation using manual lifting aids and hands-free methods whenever physically possible.
Inspect cargo for potential dropped objects; inspect lifting slings, shackles, cargo containers, and cargo securing.
Store lifting and rigging equipment correctly and identify, report, and dispose of damaged lifting equipment.
Use hands-free tools to control loads and follow safe practices around suspended loads and designated step-back areas.
When deemed competent, act as banksman for crane operations using approved hand signals or radios and correct communication protocol.
When deemed competent, operate air hoists, chain hoists, and other lifting devices.
For Norway-specific work, ensure lifting equipment complies with NORSOK R-003 and maintain required competence knowledge and documentation.