1. Performs general cleaning duties including washing and painting of floors, rails, structures and carries out needle gunning, sandblasting, priming and painting of areas on rig as directed.
2. Assists Derrick man in chemicals mixing including basic operation and maintenance of mud hopper.
3. Assists in all loading unloading operations from trucks or barges including transfer of cargo on board the rig such as drill pipe, casing, drilling tools, chemicals, pallets, cargo, cages , cargo baskets, oil drums; to be familiar with safe slinging practices, load rating of different sizes of lifting equipment and crane operators signaling methods.
4. Familiarizes himself with general rig safety rules and ensure that equipment and machinery are used in safe way. Reports unsafe conditions or practice to supervisor.
5. Assists in cleaning all drifting and thread protection of tubulars. Ensure that thread protectors are always placed on drill pipe, drill collars and cross overs that are being hoisted or stored.
6. Participates in all safety meetings, courses, seminars sponsored by the company.
7. Carriers out other similar or related duties such as assisting in rig moves, tying of equipment and stores, observing safety rules and regulations.