Specialized Rig-Crew Training Produces Results for New Technology Drilling Rigs

摘要

This paper describes a successful training program that bridged the gap between machine capabilities and human skills. The program was conducted in support of a landdrilling rig construction project utilizing leading edge technology in rig components and manufacturing techniques. The targeted training was designed to accelerate the learning curve and provide the rig crews a foundation of skills and knowledge that allowed them to excel beyond the company and industry expectations. The curriculum was developed in part from organizational learnings taken from previous newbuild programs and from equipment manufacturers' recommendations and expertise. The combined effect of focused training, organizational learning, and leading edge technology has lead to superior performance in the field. To date, the Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 76% lower than comparable, in-house, new-build programs. Likewise, turnover is 70% lower than the past projects. Out of 169 wells drilled by these new rigs, 70% of all wells are below and 6% are on target with the customer's estimated drilling time.