Ok, I guess I could start with a typical day around here. I get between 5:30 and 6:30 depending on whether or not there is a safety meeting on. Most days start at 6:30, when I get prepared to deal with the shift change at 7:00. I manage the gun locker for the Bear Monitors and they have to leave and return with the shirt change. Every rigg needs a Bear Monitor for safety.
After the drill crews are changed over, which can happen anywhere between 7:00 and 8:00 (and again, are done by helicopter) I go for breakfast. If I want to get it before that I have be at breakfast at 6:00.
After breakfast I walk around camp for a safety and health inspection. Then I adjust the sleeping arrangements and the departure list to adjust for any changes from the day before. This is constantly tweeked through the day as people come and go unexpectedly. Through out the day I hang about the Medic tent, and monitor my radio which I have to carry with them 24/7 to be available. I may assist with work around camp which can consist of anything from loading and unloading diesel and propane deliveries, groceries or other goods, which all arrive by helicopter, or float plane. If they arrive by float plane, they need to me moved from the dock to their storage area in camp, by helicopter of course. The barrels are 45 gallons and weigh about 450lbs each. We move four at a time by helicopter.
I see a few patients for bumps, scrapes, sore throats etc. I do some work on the computer and while away the day, getting 3 great meals every day plus desserts and lots of coffee. What could be better.
Shift change occurs again at 7:00 pm with the same results. Lately a smooth shift change has been rare as the helicopter and planes have been tied up with weather problems but mostly with tours, that are running for investors of the project. Tours are continual and are extremely disruptive for the work crews as everything depends on the availability of air support.
Bye for now
Rick
