Motorman

Nordic Calista

Regular

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a skill level position in the petroleum industry.  The applicant must possess excellent knowledge of diesel electric drilling rig equipment.  Will perform preventive maintenance to include minor repair work to hydraulic and heat exchange system, generators, gas and diesel engines.  Maintains preventive records when required.

This position is expected to support the Winter Exploration 2025–2026 season, with an anticipated start date of October 2025 and an end date in April 2026.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• General upkeep of drilling rig mechanical equipment.  Read and understand manuals for equipment.

• Inspects main engines each tour for oil level, coolant, oil leaks, noise and vibration.

• Responsible for proper periodic oil changes and greasing of diesel engines and rig equipment.

• Inspects air compressors and compressed air system daily.

• Inspects BOP accumulator, AC generators, motors, drill water pump and fuel oil transfer pump daily.

• Inspects and services boilers for proper operation daily, including blow down boiler daily.  Check Nordic Policies & Procedures manual for proper procedure.

• Ensures that the pipe spinner, rotary table, draw-works, air hoist, wireline unit and swivel function properly and preventive maintenance is conducted daily.

• Works closely with floorhands when making trips and assists derrickman in working on mud pumps.

• Responsible for fuel transfers and monitors same.

• Performs spill inspections of rig and pad. Min. 2 per tour must be documented.

• Complete motor book report and check all items daily.

• Refuel vehicles.

• Wash crew clothing per policy.

• Performs any other duties that may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Conducts his job duties in compliance with Nordic HSE policies.

• Works toward achieving Nordic’s annual HSE goals.

• Assists Rig Management in identifying operational non-conformances at the rigsite.

• Reports any spills on pad to Rig Manager’s office immediately– including oil, water, glycol, drilling mud, dry mud products, etc.

• Notifies Rig Manager of any environmental non-compliances immediately.

• Reports any property or environmental damage by third-party vendors to Rig Manager’s office immediately.

• Encourages rig personnel to report any unsafe work conditions or practices and any environmental non-compliances immediately to supervisors.

• Assists in development and implementation of standard operating procedures.

• Keeps timely and accurate motor reports, noting any spills or releases.

• Assists in maintaining waste management tracking system and hazardous waste determinations.

• Assists in completing daily spill champion activities log.

• Assists in any internal audits as necessary.

• Assists Driller in daily rig site duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Ability to obtain or currently hold North Slope Training Cooperative card. 

• Must have a minimum of one year’s experience on a diesel electric rotary drilling rig.

• Must be able to operate hopper ad viscosity testing equipment.

• Must be functionally literate, able to read, write, and perform basic math.

• Familiarity with oilfield-related equipment and procedures preferred.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Inside enclosed oil rig and outside in elements. Hazardous conditions may include a wet, oily, icy steel floor, noise, steam.

PHYSICAL/VISUAL/MENTAL/ENVIROMENTAL DEMANDS:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Frequently: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending Over, Pushing or Pulling, Talking, Grasping, Lifting 50 lbs. or less, Carrying 50 lbs. or less, Eye/Hand coordination.

VISUAL ACUITY:

Frequently: Distance vision (clear at 20' or more), Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus). Continuously: Close vision (clear at 20" or less), Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to jud