Rig Manager - Permian Basin

Patterson-UTI•Midland, TX

About The Position

The Rig Manager oversees all daily rig operations, employees, drilling activities, and rig equipment. The role is responsible for safety and compliance with Company policies, planning and directing drilling operations and rig moves, maintaining equipment, minimizing downtime, and addressing operational and personnel issues. The Rig Manager communicates regularly with Company personnel, third parties, and Customer representatives and works under the direction of the Drilling Superintendent. The position requires leadership of the rig crew, including supervision, direction, training, and performance management. The Rig Manager plans daily operations and preventative maintenance, inspects equipment, troubleshoots issues, manages rig resources and costs, and helps maintain productive relationships with customers. The role also includes rig upkeep and housekeeping, paperwork and reporting, leading pre- and post-tour meetings, and filling in for other rig-based employees as needed. This role is based in a heavy industrial environment and requires work indoors and outdoors in varying weather, at heights, around moving machinery and loud equipment, and with potentially hazardous chemicals. The position follows a rotational schedule of 14 days on and 14 days off, with 12.5-hour shifts that may be days or nights, weekends, and holidays. Mandatory or unscheduled hours may also be required with little or no advance notice. Travel to and work at remote locations is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of rig-based work experience.
At least 1 year of experience as a Driller.
Experience as a Driller or Rig Manager on an AC/VFD-style rig.
Supervisory-level Well Control certification.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Safety Training.
Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of all rig crew positions: Floorhand, Motorhand, Derrickhand, and Driller.
Strong computer skills, including reports, email, spreadsheets, and graphs.
Ability to use standard formulas and basic mathematical equations to calculate and report rig-operation metrics.
Ability to communicate directions and expectations effectively to rig crew members and third parties.
Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to understand instructions, give clear instructions, and communicate with Customer representatives.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces, and to exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently or 10 to 20 pounds constantly.
Ability to climb steep stairs repeatedly, climb ladders or stairs, and perform physical tasks including reaching, squatting, and kneeling.
Comfort working at heights of 50 feet or greater for extended periods.
Spatial awareness and near and far vision sufficient to move safely around the work environment and monitor ongoing work.
Ability to work an irregular sleep schedule and respond to operational, equipment, or maintenance issues.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, which may include a hard hat, safety glasses, coveralls, work gloves, respirator, and hearing protection.
Willingness to travel to and work in remote locations on a 14-days-on/14-days-off rotation, with 12.5-hour shifts that may include days or nights, weekends, and holidays.
Willingness to work mandatory and unscheduled hours outside the assigned schedule with little or no advance notice.
Willingness and ability to attend and successfully complete classroom training and testing to qualify for a rig assignment.
Ability to meet pre-employment testing requirements, which may include drug and alcohol testing and background checks, and periodic drug or alcohol testing during employment, subject to applicable laws.
Demonstrated leadership competencies in building and maintaining effective relationships, developing self and others, building effective teams, courageous leadership, managing vision and purpose, business acumen, drive for results, customer focus, and decision quality.

Nice To Haves

Advanced education, such as college or trade school.
1–2+ years of experience as a Rig Manager.
Experience as a Rig Manager on Omron, Peak, or XK rigs.

Responsibilities

Lead and promote the safety of onsite personnel, aiming for incident-free work.
Supervise, direct, and train rig crew members and ensure compliance with safety and operational procedures.
Manage rig operations, production, maintenance, costs, personnel, and Company resources to meet business objectives.
Understand Comprehensive Rig Inspection criteria and regularly inspect and maintain the rig and equipment.
Build productive partnerships with Customer representatives.
Plan preventative maintenance and arrange necessary replacement supplies.
Anticipate, troubleshoot, and resolve operational, equipment, and maintenance issues to minimize downtime.
Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment and address team-member and customer concerns or disputes.
Plan daily rig operations with the Driller and Customer representative.
Lead pre- and post-tour meetings, including crew fit-for-duty evaluations.
Fill in for the Driller or other rig-based employees as needed.
Prioritize and manage work independently, including in the presence of distractions.
Read and write emails and prepare daily rig paperwork, status reports, and other operational business documents.
Perform general rig and drilling-floor upkeep, including sweeping, shoveling, cleaning, painting, and washing equipment.
Plan and supervise rig moves, including rig-up and rig-down procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned, including duties outside the job description.