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Lead Roughneck

Puglisevich


Job Location:

Saint John's - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 104000 - 128406
Posted: 22 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

COMPANY/CLIENT: Puglisevich on behalf of Odfjell Drilling

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 611 Torbay Road St. Johns NL A1A 5J1

CONTACT:

REPORTS TO: Driller and Toolpusher

DEPARTMENT: Drilling

SUPERVISES: N/A

SALARY RANGE: $104000.00 - $128406.51

BENEFITS: Benefits Package Applicable Foreign Service Premium (applicable when employee is travelling outside of Home Country)

LOCATION: Offshore Newfoundland Canada

TYPE OF RIG: DP3 6th Generation Ultra-Deepwater Semi-Submersible Hercules

ROTATION: Equal Rotation

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Contract Full Time

CONTRACT: Long Term Contract; Estimate 400 Days 300 Day Option

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Four (4)

JOB SUMMARY: Operate and maintain equipment in the drilling areas.

PRE-REQUISITES/QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • 1 year experience as a Lead Roughneck on a 6th Generation Ultra-Deepwater Semi-Submersible
  • 2 years experience as a Roughneck on a 6th Generation Ultra-Deepwater Semi-Submersible
  • 2 years experience with AKER and MHWirth equipment
  • Structured and organized mindset
  • High level of integrity
  • Analytical ability
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Must pass Physical Drug Screen and Background/Pre-Employment Screening Checks

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead Roughneck shall perform required work in connection with drilling operations maintenance work on drilling equipment in the drilling area.
  • Lead Roughneck shall assist with working on Shale Shakers.
  • Lead Roughneck has a duty to always comply with Odfjells job instructions while displaying a great degree of flexibility in the role and providing assistance where Offshore Installation Manager finds it appropriate.
  • Lead Roughneck shall take orders from superiors.
  • Follow up daily/weekly maintenance routines.
  • Responsible for housekeeping in own areas
  • Lead Roughneck shall assist Assistant Driller in daily tasks including but not limited to:
    • Prepare and plan such as running tally BHA and Rig Manager report.
    • Plan and prepare Fingerboard preparations.
    • Train and learn Roughnecks in cyber base operations.
    • Prepare and plan next operations with Assistant Driller.
    • Verify and follow up Roughnecks daily checklists are completed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

The above is intended as a summary of the key requirements for the position and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities.

It is the objective of Odfjell Drilling to ensure employment equity within the workplace. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples visible minorities women and persons with disabilities having the capability qualifications and experience to make application for this position. Qualified residents in Newfoundland and Labrador will be given first consideration in the staffing of these positions.


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