Cementing Operator

Job purpose

Operates the equipment used to pump cement into the well that secures the steel pipe or casing and provides structural integrity to the wellbore. Performs calculations to determine the amount of cement mix and additives required, using the depth, pressure, volume of cement required and specific purpose in their calculations. Transports equipment to and from the well location, safely rigs in and operates the equipment, performs day-to-day inspections, servicing and maintenance of equipment, and completes all required paperwork accurately and on time.

Key accountabilities

Job specific accountabilities

Operates cement pumping and mixing equipment, such as blenders, liquid additive metering systems, centrifugal pumps and data acquisition systems.

Assists in the operation of equipment and systems, such as cement pumping and mixing equipment, blenders, liquid additive metering systems, centrifugal pumps and data acquisition systems.

Sets up and utilizes a controller to run Automatic Density Control (ADC) software for the purpose of monitoring and acquiring job data and for accurate mixing of cement slurries in the performance of a cementing job.

Assists during the rigging-up and rigging-down of cementing service equipment on work locations.

Pulls bulk equipment to the plant for loading and assists with loading.

Assists in the proper performance of pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.

Promotes good customer service relations at the well site.

Troubleshoots cementing equipment and advises on its maintenance and repair as required.

Maintains the bulk equipment and bulk plant.

Complies with all UAE, ADNOC, ADNOC Drilling and client Asset Integrity Management codes of practice.

Health, safety, environment (HSE) and sustainability

Supports the institution of an HSE culture and ensures compliance with relevant HSE policies, procedures and controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines across the division in line with international standards, best practices and corporate code of practices to ensure integrity and safety of assets.

Housekeeping

Maintains the work environment clean and tidy before, during operations, in line with established standards of hygiene and housekeeping.

Reports

Provides inputs to prepare section progress reports for company management.

Prepares various key performance indicator (KPI) checklists for management.

Communications & working relationships

Internal

Daily contact with coordinator, cementing.

External

None.

Qualifications, experience, knowledge & skills

Minimum qualification

High school diploma (or equivalent).

Minimum experience & knowledge & skills

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.

Computer awareness in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel programmes.

Simple written and spoken English.