Rig Manager - Permian Basin

Patterson-UTI•Warfield, TX

About The Position

The Rig Manager is responsible for daily rig operations, including supervising rig employees, drilling activities, and equipment. The role ensures compliance with company policies and operating procedures, promotes safe work for all onsite personnel, plans maintenance to minimize downtime, and provides leadership in resolving operational and personnel issues. The Rig Manager plans and directs drilling operations and rig moves and regularly communicates with company personnel, third parties, and customer representatives. The role works under the direction of the Drilling Superintendent. The position requires work in a heavy industrial environment and both indoors and outdoors in varied weather conditions. Work may involve moving machinery, loud equipment, hazardous chemicals, heights, remote locations, irregular sleep patterns, and mandatory or unscheduled hours. The stated schedule is 14 days on and 14 days off, with 12.5-hour shifts that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

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 successfully complete the duties of Floorhand, Motorhand, Derrickhand, and Driller positions.
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 effectively in English, verbally and in writing, to understand and deliver instructions and communicate with crew members, third parties, and customer representatives.
Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and climbing ladders or stairs.
Ability to exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Ability to repeatedly climb steep stairs and independently lift and carry 50 pounds while walking on uneven surfaces.
Comfort working at heights of 50 feet or more for extended periods.
Ability to maintain spatial awareness and judge near and far distances while monitoring moving equipment and work activities.
Ability to work an irregular sleep pattern and be available to observe drilling procedures and address unanticipated operational, equipment, or maintenance issues.
Willingness to travel to and work in remote locations on a 14-days-on/14-days-off rotational schedule, with 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 required to qualify for a rig assignment.
Ability to meet pre-employment testing requirements, which may include drug and alcohol testing and background checks, and to undergo periodic drug or alcohol testing during employment, subject to applicable law.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment at designated times, potentially including a hard hat, safety glasses, coveralls, work gloves, respirator, and hearing protection.
Demonstrated ability in building and maintaining effective relationships, developing self and others, building effective teams, courageous leadership, managing vision and purpose, business acumen, driving results, customer focus, and decision quality.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead efforts to ensure the safety of onsite personnel, with the goal of incident-free work.
Supervise, direct, and train drilling rig crew members and ensure compliance with safety and operational procedures.
Manage rig operations, production, maintenance, costs, and personnel to meet company business objectives.
Understand Comprehensive Rig Inspection criteria and pursue continual improvement through regular rig and equipment inspections and maintenance.
Initiate and foster productive partnerships with customer representatives.
Apply management principles, including delegation, motivation, discipline, goal setting, and performance evaluation.
Plan preventive maintenance and necessary replacement supplies, and operate and maintain rig equipment.
Anticipate, troubleshoot, and resolve operational, equipment, and maintenance issues to minimize downtime.
Adhere to company policies, guidelines, and work requirements.
Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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, prioritize tasks, and manage distractions.
Take responsibility for company resources, equipment, and personnel.
Read and write emails and prepare daily rig paperwork, status reports, and other business documents related to rig operations.
Maintain the rig and drilling floor, including sweeping, shoveling, cleaning, painting, washing equipment, and other housekeeping.
Plan and supervise rig moves, including rig-up and rig-down procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.