Day Tool Pusher

About the role

The Day Tool Pusher supervises and controls all drilling operations during the day shift, ensuring safe and efficient well completion while coordinating closely with the OIM and client representatives.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and direct all drilling and associated activities, ensuring compliance with the client’s well plan.
• Supervise the drilling crew, manage equipment readiness, and oversee well control operations.
• Maintain and test well control equipment, perform well control calculations, and respond to emergencies as part of the rig’s Emergency Response Team.
• Coordinate rig move preparations, material and equipment stock, and liaise with client representatives.
• Prepare and submit daily drilling reports, equipment status updates, and incident documentation.

Required profile

• Minimum high school or vocational/technical qualification.
• At least 12 years of drilling and workover experience, including time as Assistant Driller and Driller.
• One year in the current Tool Pusher position and offshore rig experience.
• Valid Well Control certificate (Well Sharp / IADC) and other ADES training certifications.

Required skills

• Well control operations and calculations.
• Drilling operations management on offshore rigs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PC literacy.
• Advanced mathematical skills for drilling practice.