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Rig Manager

  • Arabian Drilling Company
  • Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
  • Posted 18 Oct
  • Verified source
Job type
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Work mode
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Seniority
Manager
Salary
Not stated

Summary

Arabian Drilling Company lists this Rig Manager role as part of a talent pool, with work at the head office or an assigned location. The role oversees the safe, efficient and profitable operation of an assigned onshore or offshore drilling rig and serves as the primary client liaison. Applicants need at least 15 years of drilling operations experience, including 5 years as a rig manager; rig superintendent experience is preferred. A relevant bachelor's degree and valid supervisor-level IWCF or IADC well control and stuck pipe certifications 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 Manager

Job Purpose

The Rig Manager is responsible for an assigned onshore or offshore drilling rig's safe, efficient, and profitable operation. This position serves as the primary client liaison and fosters positive relationships. To maximize performance and minimize distractions for the Rig Supervisors, The Rig Manager must ensure that OIM/Rig Superintendent and other front-line leaders at the rig site are essentially solely focused on safe and efficient rig operations and that diverse administrative aspects requiring attention are kept to the minimum.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Leadership:
  • Safety & Compliance:
  • Client Relations:
  • Logistics & Maintenance:
  • Performance Optimization 1:
  • Performance Optimization 2:

Total Years of Experience (Minimum)

15 years of experience in drilling operations including 5 years as rig manager on drilling rigs onshore and/or offshore

Relevant Experience

  • Proven track record of leading and motivating drilling crews.
  • Experience in managing drilling operations from spud-to-release.
  • Demonstrated ability to optimize drilling performance and minimize downtime.
  • Strong understanding of HSE regulations and commitment to safety best practices.
  • Minimum two years of experience as a rig superintendent (Preferable).

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

Oil, gas and energy

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ReferenceGH C270 24E9 85B1

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