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Job Title: Senior Toolpusher (Semi-sub)
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Closing Date: 17 October 2025
If interested, please email recruitment@wellsafesolutions.com with your cover letter and CV.
Location:
This position is based offshore, though there may be a requirement to visit and work at other company locations or supplier’s premises as required.
The postholder must be able to attend our global headquarters in Aberdeen.
Job Type:
Permanent
Reporting Line:
The Senior Toolpusher will report directly to the Offshore Installation Manager (OIM), with a functional reporting line to the Onshore Rig Manager.
Role:
The Senior Toolpusher will be responsible for managing and delivering all offshore drilling and subsea operations on the assign MODU in a Safe, Efficient and Timely manner, also responsible for supervising and mentoring the drilling and subsea teams.
Key responsibilities:
The Senior Toolpusher will be required to:
It is implicit that the roles and responsibilities described within this job description are to be delivered in accordance with Well-Safe Solutions business principles, management
systems, work processes and procedures, while complying with all applicable regulatory guidelines and standards.
- Manage the planning, delivery and reporting of all well and subsea operations in accordance with company well delivery plans, client’s expectations, and regulatory
requirements. - Ensure all well program required 3rd party services, materials and equipment are discussed, and delivery confirmed, with the Offshore Drilling Materials Coordinator
to meet the well delivery schedule. - Ensure all drilling and subsea teams have the necessary competencies, training and skills to perform their tasks and are subject to regular mentoring, appraisal and
feedback sessions. - Prepare the drilling department budget, review and discuss with relief, Maintenance Supervisor and Barge Engineer prior to submission to OIM.
- Ensure all drilling and subsea related preventive maintenance, general maintenance and minor repairs are scheduled to avoid the critical path.
- Plan and coordinate well control drills and ensure well control emergency procedures are fully implemented and drill crew competencies/certification are valid.
- Monitor supervise and coach 3rd party service representatives that may be involved in supporting the well the operations.
- Discuss, agree and communicate shift and well delivery priorities with Senior Abandonment Supervisors, 3rd party service companies, OIM and Night Toolpusher.
- Ensure accurate and complete handovers are carried out at the end of work shift and work cycle.
- Attend onshore, or offshore meetings, planning events and training programs, as required.
The company reserves the right to amend or change the key responsibilities listed, considering the job holders qualifications and experience, to enable the needs of the business to be met.
Key outcomes:
- Zero recordable incidents related to MODU drilling subsea operations
- Well target costs are consistently ≤ target cost
- All documented drilling and subsea Key Performance Indicators are met or bettered
- Zero non-conformance reports, within drilling and subsea areas, exceed close out dates
- Drilling and Subsea crew competence average is ≥ 90%
Limits of authority:
Full responsibility for all operational activities within the philosophies and constraints laid out in the job description.
The company reserves the right to amend or change the activities listed, taking into account the job holder’s qualifications and experience to enable the business needs to be met.
Knowledge & Competency:
Essential:
- 10 years drilling experience with 2 years proven experience as Senior Toolpusher.
- Five or more years of experience working on semi-submersible
- Completion of all training and certification requirements for Senior Toolpusher position as described in the Companies training matrix.
- IWCF Well Control for Supervisor Level 4
- Prior experience in managing UK North Sea P&A operations
Desired:
- First degree in Engineering or Petroleum discipline
- Business management qualification
