Casing & Tubing Handling Personnel
DDIE supplies experienced, fully certified casing and tubing running personnel to operators across the Middle East. With over a decade of service to the oil and gas industry, our crews bring the knowledge, training and track record to deliver safe and efficient Tubular Running Services on every well.
We provide highly experienced personnel from CRT Supervisors and Crew Supervisors through to Tong Operators and Stabbers. All CRTi Supervisors, Operators and Technicians are trained at Volant's specialist training facilities — ensuring our crews meet the highest industry standards before mobilisation.
- Why Choose DDIE Personnel
Volant-Trained Crews
All CRTi Supervisors, Operators and Technicians complete Volant's training programme covering CRTi Assembly, Maintenance (2 and 2B), Operation, Category 3 & 4, MLT Ring Selection and Connection Make Up.
Industry-Certified
Personnel hold current certifications in H2S Safety, Basic First Aid, Fire Fighting, Rigging and Slinging, Safety on the Rig and Safe Driving — meeting client and operator requirements prior to mobilisation.
Over a Decade of Experience
DDIE has served the oil and gas industry for more than ten years, building a roster of personnel with proven field experience across the Middle East and Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Full Crew Supply
We supply complete TRS crews — from CRT Supervisors and Crew Supervisors down to Tong Operators and Stabbers — for both short-term and long-term assignments.
CRTi-Capable
Our personnel are trained and experienced in operating DDIE's CRTi Casing Running Tool, enabling make-up, breakout, rotation, fill/circulate and cementing of casing and liner strings.
Chrome Running Capability
Crews are experienced in chrome running and handling requirements for hostile-environment wells, using low-marking and low-penetrating dies on tong and handling equipment.
- Positions Supplied
| Position | Minimum Experience | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| CRT Supervisor | Minimum 5 years CRT operations | Leads CRTi tool operations; responsible for make-up, breakout and cementing procedures |
| Crew Supervisor | Minimum 5 years tubular running | Oversees conventional tubular running operations and rig-floor crew |
| CRT Operator | Minimum 3 years CRT operations | Operates CRTi equipment under supervisor direction |
| Tong Operator | Minimum 3 years tong operations | Operates manual and hydraulic power tongs for casing and tubing make-up |
| CRT Technician | Minimum 2 years CRT maintenance | Maintains and inspects CRTi equipment to OEM and API standards |
| Stabber | Minimum 2 years rig floor experience | Guides and stabs tubulars during running operations |
- Training & Certification
Training includes industry standard and safety programmes such as H2S Safety, Basic First Aid, Fire Fighting, Rigging and Slinging, Safety on the Rig, Safe Driving and Forklift Safety. All CRTi Supervisors, Operators and Technicians are trained at Volant's Training facilities covering CRTi Assembly, Maintenance (2 and 2B), Operation, Category 3 & 4, MLT Ring Selection and Installation and Connection Make Up.
Certifications are available on request. All personnel meet client and operator requirements prior to mobilisation.