Naftagaz revealed the best employees

Naftagaz revealed the best employees

Last Friday the Russian oilfield services company NaftaGaz held its first professional skills competition. The competition was held on cluster No.2 of Otdelnoe field in Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous District – Yugra. Based on performance results of the first six months the shifts of four best drilling crews took part in this competition. They made up teams Vostok, Khantos 1, Khantos 2 and Yamal. There was also a competition among rig servicing electricians and technicians.  

The competition program consisted of three stages: theoretical, practical and first aid assistance. The theory test papers included questions on various drilling aspects. The practical part consisted of RIH of a drill pipe two joints, taking a single joint from the pipe rack, RIH, and simulation of drilling. Upon completion of drilling cycle it was necessary to POOH drill pipes with stacking of two pipes and pooling the single joint on pipe rack. The speed of performance played a secondary role. The main focus was on strict compliance with technical regulations and safety rules.

Examination in the first paramedical aid comprised of knowledge and skills assessment in rendering first aid to the injured. A modern manikin with sensors was used in full-body trauma scenarios. For example, in case of an excessive zeal the signal of broken ribs could light up while performing a closed-chest massage.

Chairman of the judges, First Deputy General Director for Operations at JSC Naftagaz, Aleksandr Kotov noted high level of professional skills of drillers at Naftagaz Drilling. All teams coped well with the tasks, the score gap was minimum. Khantos 1 was ranked first, Yamal took the second place, Khantos 2 came in third, and finally Vostok was the last among the best teams. A bonus in the amount of 25,000, 15,000 and 10,000 RUB will be paid to each member of the winning teams. Also participating teams were rewarded with a new washing machine each.

Naftagaz considered the competition to be successful and from now on it will be held every year.