ND Rig Manager

Steel Partners•Williston, ND

About The Position

The Rig Manager is responsible for every aspect of the rig operations, including set up, take down and moving, along with the safety of all crew members. The Rig Manager is responsible for daily paperwork and other matters of business pertaining to the Rig. The Rig Manager ensures that the rig operations comply with the environmental and government regulations as well as regulation the production and costs therein. The Rig Manager will need to be able to exhibit working knowledge of all parts on a Workover Rig and should be able to troubleshoot the mechanics of the rig and equipment on site.

Requirements

High school Diploma, GED or equivalent
1-2 years of Floor Hand experience
1-2 years of Derrick hand experience
1-2 years of Relief Operator experience
1-2 years of Operator experience
Advanced Problem solving and organizational skills.
Excellent customer service, interpersonal skills and verbal / written English communication skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment, run pipe Talley’s, figure pipe weights, keep good pipe counts, know how to space out pumping units, run and pull ESP’s, know pipe torques specifications, pick up and operate power swivel and principles of operating mud pumps.
Supervisory level of well control training
Class B CDL license to drive workover rig (not required-but encouraged)
Ability to bend, stoop, and lift objects of up to seventy five pounds (75#) for extended periods of time
Basic Computer skills
This position requires standing, walking, and sitting while working either indoors or outdoors
Ability to pass company’s pre-employment exam that also consists of a drug screen and physical
Acceptable criminal history
Ability to read, write and speak English to the extent that they are able to understand verbal and written instructions as well as give verbal and written instructions in English; and the ability to use simple mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals (addition, subtraction, division and multiplication) to make job related calculations.

Responsibilities

Available to work beyond the traditional 8-hour workday; available to work Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, to meet operational needs. Well services work is generally performed during day-light hours, Monday through Friday, occasionally on Saturday and or Sunday. Certain operations cannot however be completed during a single daylight period and must be continued without interruption, over several consecutive days. Such operations are referred to as “24-hour operations,” and require two or more shifts, crews, to operate the rig. Able to work at heights up to or greater than 50 feet.
Dependability is imperative. Reporting for work at the prescribed location and time, dressed for deployment to work, is essential. Unauthorized absences will result in discipline up to and including employment termination.
Field training to coach for quality
Enforce company policy and procedure.
Maintain accurate inventory of all prudent tools on location.
Maintain accurate inventory of chemicals utilized on location.
Ensure that cost effective decisions are made to meet company standards and expectations.
Prepare rig tickets correctly and in timely fashion to include correct pricing on rig rates, re-billable items, manage hours for crew members daily.
Review JSA’s daily, ensure that hazard identification is properly utilized and managed.
Ensure all crew members are equipped with proper PPE for the job being conducted.
Maintain communication with company representative at all times to ensure that proper chain of command is followed on decisions concerning lease locations.
Maintain contact with General Manager to ensure that proper chain of command is followed internally.
Report all health, safety, environmental and equipment damage incidents immediately.
Maintain compliance to meet and/or exceed federal, state, county and city regulations.
Assist in SSE development, promotional development, and self-development as requested by operations and safety management.
Keep current all certifications ie: Well Control, CDL, PEC Safe Land, H2S, etc. for all crew members.
Maintain lift register and records for OSHA, Lease Operator and Steel compliance audits.
Must be able to successfully perform the duties of a rig operator, floor hand, and derrick hand.
Complies with the client’s and the company’s safe operating procedures. All activities are to be performed consistent with the company’s Safe Operating Procedures, to provide the maximum protection for all workers at the work site, the environment, the equipment; and complete the tasks efficiently.