BOP Technician

Company Description

Parker Wellbore helps energy companies accomplish their drilling and production goals efficiently, reliably, and safely.
Our global team supports oil and gas operators with innovative land and offshore drilling services, premium rental tools and well services, and advanced operations and management support.
Founded in 1934, Parker Wellbore helps customers manage their costs and mitigate their risks, to achieve their operational goals in a safe and efficient manner.
With experience in both harsh-environment regions and complex drilling situations, you can trust Parker Wellbore to get the job done.

Essential Functions:

• Knowledge of BOP functions, controls, operations and maintenance.
  
• Project management:
  ability to scope, schedule and deliver multiple projects regarding improvement of BOP reliability.
  
• Ability to analyse, identify problems and recommend solutions (Root Cause Failure Analyses).
  
• Familiar with API standards (API-16A, API-6AR, API-6A, API-16D, API S53, API RP 53, API RP 59) and BSEE requirements related to BOP equipment.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication.
  
• Ability to communicate with supervisors.
  
• Strong decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to work independently with multiple vendors, senior leaders and assets.
  
• Ability to apply Lean methodologies to position.
  
• Moderate Rig Contractor or BOP OEM experience is advantageous.
  
• Substantial Onshore experience preferred.
  
• Knowledge of barrier management.
  
• Working knowledge of process safety relating to reliability, operations, and maintenance.
  
• Experience of work with ERP systems TRACS, Oracle, JD Edwards or similar.
  
• Knowledge of documentation packages for pressure control equipment.
  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
  

Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
The employee frequently is required to walk, stoop, kneel, carry, push/pull and use repetitive wrist and hand movements.
The employee may be required to lift and/or move objects of up to 50 pounds.
Hearing, seeing ability of rapid mental coordination.
It is required to be mentally alert for entire regular shift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position may work in various locations - both in the U.S.
and internationally.
Some locations may be subject to extreme temperatures, hostile environments, civil unrest, etc.
Also, travel to and from work location may require extended layovers in unfamiliar locations.
Potential for exposure to temperature changes, wetness, confined spaces, chemicals, grease and oil, working with ladder/scaffolds, working with hands in water, and working alone.
Parker Drilling will supply adequate training and equipment to meet the functions of the job.

SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure that personal behaviors and work practices are in line with Company safety standards.
  
• Responsible for safety of self and others in the vicinity to include, but not limited to, employees, vendors and guests.
  
• Provide visible leadership engagement, be aware of housekeeping and take additional safety precautions to ensure no one is put at risk.
  
• Do not take short cuts or unnecessary risks and actively work with others to ensure they take due care and do not put themselves or others at risk.
  
• Ensure all incidents are reported and appropriately investigated in accordance with Company procedure.
  
• As needed, seek advice from HSE representative.
  

Position Competencies

• Initiating & Driving Change:
  Acts as a catalyst for and takes responsibility for leading, directing, and managing organizational change.
  Develops new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions.
  Creates work environment that encourages creative thinking and innovation.
  Drives step changes in how the company operates.
  Understands how to change and addresses not only systems and processes, but also cultural aspects of change.
  Is good at bringing the creative ideas of others to market.
  Develops a change strategy that includes milestones and timelines.
  Accurately assesses the potential barriers and resources necessary for change initiatives.
  Understands and supports the need for change.
  Envisions and articulates the intended result of the change process.
  Provides direction and focus during the change process.
  Helps to generate support of the changes throughout the organization.
  Identifies and enlists allies who support the change process.
  Provides resources, removes barriers, and acts as an advocate for those initiating change.
  
• Result Focused:
  Establishes clear, specific performance goals, expectations, and priorities.
  Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully.
  Is constantly and consistently one of the top performers.
  Very bottom-line oriented.
  Steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
  Navigates quickly and effectively to resolve problems and obstacles.
  Persists to complete tasks / responsibilities, even in the face of difficulties.
  Develops a sense of urgency in others to complete tasks.
  Operates with personal ownership and looks for ways to improve performance all the time.
  Challenges him- or herself and others to raise the bar on performance.
  Focuses people on critical activities that yield a high impact.
  Holds self and others accountable for delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.
  
• Team Work:
  Blends people into teams when they are needed.
  Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team.
  Shares wins and successes.
  Fosters open dialogue.
  Lets people finish and be responsible for their work.
  Seeks consensus among diverse viewpoints as a means of building group commitment.
  Defines success in terms of the whole team.
  Creates a feeling of belonging in the team.
  Values the contributions of all team members.
  Creates an environment that encourages open communication amongst team members.
  Creates an environment that encourages collective problem solving amongst team members.
  
• Customer Focus:
  Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
  Gets first-hand customer information and uses it to understand customers' business issues and needs for improvements in products and services.
  Acts with customer in mind.
  Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
  Genuinely enjoys working with customers to build long-term partnerships.
  Creates a sense of customer focus throughout their team/ department/ business unit.