Rig Manager - Oklahoma

Patterson-UTI•El Reno, OK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rig Manager is responsible for daily rig operations, supervising rig employees, drilling activities, and rig equipment. The role ensures compliance with company policies and procedures, promotes safe work, plans maintenance, and minimizes rig downtime. The Rig Manager provides leadership and direction in resolving operational and personnel issues and plans drilling operations and rig moves. Regular communication with company personnel, third parties, and customer representatives is required. The position reports to the Drilling Superintendent. The successful candidate sets high standards, communicates professionally, seeks new knowledge and experiences, uses factual data to develop practical solutions, and adjusts to different environments and audiences. The role involves work in a heavy industrial environment, including exposure to moving overhead machinery, loud equipment, and potentially hazardous chemicals. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in varied weather conditions and remote locations on a 14-days-on/14-days-off rotation, with 12.5-hour shifts that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Mandatory and unscheduled hours may also be required with little or no advance notice. An irregular sleep pattern is required to support drilling operations and address unexpected issues. The position requires physical work, including frequent exertion of 25–50 pounds of force, repetitive climbing, and the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds while walking on uneven surfaces. The Rig Manager must be comfortable working at heights of 50 feet or greater, maintain awareness of moving objects, and wear required personal protective equipment. Duties include rig upkeep and housekeeping, as well as planning and supervising rig moves and rig-up/rig-down procedures. The role also requires reading and preparing emails and reports, using computer applications and basic mathematics, communicating clearly in English, and completing classroom training and testing to qualify for a rig assignment. Pre-employment screening and periodic drug and/or alcohol testing may apply, subject to applicable law.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Well Control certification.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Safety Training.
Ability to complete the Supervisory Well Control course within 14 days of the start date.
Demonstrated ability to successfully 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, and to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to understand and give instructions and communicate with customer representatives.
Ability to lift, carry, pull, push, reach, squat, kneel, and climb ladders or stairs; frequently exert 25–50 pounds of force and constantly exert 10–20 pounds of force to move objects.
Ability to repetitively climb steep stairs and independently lift and carry 50 pounds while walking on uneven surfaces.
Comfort working at heights of 50 feet or greater for extended periods.
Ability to maintain spatial orientation and awareness around moving objects and judge near and far distances to monitor and direct work safely.
Ability to work an irregular sleep pattern and respond to operational, equipment, or maintenance needs.
Willingness to travel to and work in remote locations on a 14-days-on/14-days-off rotational schedule, working 12.5-hour shifts that may include days, 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 applicable pre-employment testing requirements, potentially including drug and alcohol tests and background checks, and periodic drug and/or alcohol testing during employment, subject to state and federal laws.

Nice To Haves

Advanced education, such as college or trade school.
Prior experience as a Rig Manager with PTEN.
Experience as a Rig Manager on an AC/VFD-style rig.
Demonstrated ability in leadership competencies including 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.

Responsibilities

Lead safety efforts for onsite personnel with the goal of incident-free operations.
Supervise, direct, and train drilling rig crew members, ensuring compliance with safety and operational procedures.
Manage rig operations, production, maintenance, costs, and personnel in support of company business objectives.
Understand Comprehensive Rig Inspection (CRI) criteria and regularly inspect and maintain the rig and equipment to support continual improvement.
Build productive partnerships with customer representatives.
Apply management principles including delegation, motivation, discipline, goal setting, and performance evaluation.
Plan preventative maintenance and replacement supplies, and operate and maintain rig equipment efficiently.
Anticipate, troubleshoot, and resolve operational, equipment, and maintenance issues to minimize downtime.
Adhere to company policies, guidelines, and work requirements.
Promote an inclusive work environment where employees of all backgrounds feel valued.
Address and resolve concerns and disputes among team members and customers.
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.
Work independently and prioritize tasks while managing distractions.
Safeguard company resources, equipment, and personnel.
Read and write emails and prepare daily rig paperwork, status reports, and other operational business documents.
Maintain the rig and drilling floor, including sweeping, shoveling, cleaning, painting, washing equipment, and related housekeeping.
Plan and supervise rig moves, including rig-up and rig-down procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned, including duties outside this job description.