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Operations Manager

  • Arabian Drilling Company
  • Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
  • Posted 18 Oct
  • Verified source
Job type
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Seniority
Manager
Salary
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Summary

Arabian Drilling Company is seeking an Operations Manager for its talent pool, with the job location listed as Dhahran and the work location described as the head office or an assigned location. The role oversees onshore or offshore rig operations across company bases, with a focus on safe, efficient and cost-effective service delivery. Applicants need at least 15 years of experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, and experience with different rig types and well types. A supervisor-level IWCF or IADC well control certificate and stuck pipe certification are required.

The posting

As published on arabdrill.com. Pulled from the employer's site and shown as they wrote it.

Job Location

Head Office or Assigned Location

Reports to

Operations Director

Job Purpose

The Operations Manager takes full responsibility for overseeing all aspects of rig operations, encompassing onshore or offshore activities across all company bases. This leadership role ensures efficient, safe, and cost-effective service delivery across the fleet, strictly adhering to industry standards, company policies, and environmental regulations. To maximize performance and minimize distractions for the Rig managers, The Operations Manager must ensure that Rig Managers are essentially solely focused on safe and efficient rig operations and that that they receive adequate support from the diverse administrative functions.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Performance Optimization & Client Service:
  • Operational Leadership & Technical Expertise:
  • Cost Management & Strategic Planning:
  • Client Relations & Business Development:
  • Human Resources Management:

Total Years of Experience (Minimum)

  • 15 years of experience

Relevant Experience

  • Experience working on various drilling rigs (onshore/offshore) and well types (exploratory, development).
  • Proven track record of leading and motivating drilling crews to achieve safe and efficient well completion.
  • Experience in well planning, wellbore control procedures, and rig optimization techniques.
  • Strong understanding of drilling rig systems, equipment, and maintenance procedures.

Education / Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

High School

Certifications

Valid IWCF or IADC well control certificate – Supervisor Level

Stuck pipe certification

HSE

General Guideline and Disclaimer

The employee must adhere to all applicable policies, processes, procedures, instructions, and controls, so that work is carried out in a consistent, best-in-class, safe, secure, and sustainable manner. The preceding job description is only a summary of the typical nature and level of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The Company, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to modify the job description at any time and to assign the employee additional tasks and responsibilities as needed.

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Skills

  • HSE Management

Arabian Drilling Company

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ReferenceGH 37C1 ECAE CE74

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