2024 11 22 Profiles of Courage - Jordan Pierson (Derrick Hand)

This morning, Friday, November 22, 2024, 6:00 am MST, we are drilling at 13,650’ at an average P rate of 23 fph. Just making hole now! Anticipating hitting the Shannon 2 sand at 14,538’. On the Green Mountain Federal #4, that was the depth where we took that first big gas kick. This time we have an adequate mud weight to control the anticipated abnormal pressure.
 
Today’s video features Mr. Jordan Pierson, Derrick Hand for Rig 88. Jordan has been working on drilling rigs in the Rocky Mountain region for the past 14 years.
Derrick Hands are responsible for the upkeep and treatment of the mud system. In the video, Mr. Pierson regularly checks the viscosity and weight of the mud being pumped downhole (going in) and then likewise, checks the same properties of the mud coming out of the hole over the shale shakers. In the video, the viscosity is measured in seconds, the number of seconds it takes for 1 quart of mud to fill the cup. Jordan then weighs the mud on the scale, reading the weight in pounds per gallon, and then enters the readings into the system for permanent record. He spends most of his time talking and conferring with the driller and the mud engineer to ensure the mud system on the surface and downhole meets or exceeds company specifications. A good mud system is vital to the success of the drilling operations. It’s just like the blood in the human body. If your blood is in good shape, you will be in good shape. If your blood is in bad shape, all kinds of sickness and illness will occur. Derrick hands are also responsible for the maintenance and operation of the two large mud pumps that circulate the mud through the drill string. Mr. Pierson is very well-spoken and an encouragement to all those on his crew! Keep up the great work Jordan!
 
Enjoy!

 

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2024 11 22 Profiles of Courage - Jordan Pierson (Derrick Hand)

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