TX Rig Manager

Steel Partners•Andrews, TX

15h

About The Position

The Rig Manager is responsible for all aspects of rig operations, including setup, takedown, moving, and crew safety. The role includes handling daily paperwork and other business matters related to the rig, ensuring compliance with environmental and government regulations, and managing production and costs. The Rig Manager must have working knowledge of all parts of a workover rig and be able to troubleshoot rig and onsite equipment mechanics.

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 and interpersonal skills, and verbal and written English communication skills.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to run pipe tallies, calculate pipe weights, maintain accurate pipe counts, space out pumping units, run and pull ESPs, understand pipe torque specifications, pick up and operate a power swivel, and understand the principles of operating mud pumps.
Supervisory-level well control training.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to pass the company's pre-employment exam, including a drug screen and physical.
Acceptable criminal history.
Ability to read, write, and speak English well enough to understand and give verbal and written instructions, and perform job-related calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Dependability and reporting to the prescribed location and time, dressed for work.
Availability to work beyond a traditional eight-hour workday and on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays as operational needs require.
Ability to work at heights up to or greater than 50 feet.
Ability to bend, stoop, and lift objects up to 75 pounds for extended periods.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit while working indoors or outdoors.

Nice To Haves

Class B CDL license to drive a workover rig; not required but encouraged.

Responsibilities

Manage rig operations, including setup, takedown, and moving, and ensure crew safety.
Complete daily paperwork and other rig-related business matters.
Ensure operations comply with environmental and government regulations and manage production and costs.
Provide field training and coaching to support quality.
Enforce company policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate inventories of relevant tools and chemicals at the location.
Make cost-effective decisions that meet company standards and expectations.
Prepare rig tickets accurately and promptly, including rig rates, rebillable items, and daily crew hours.
Review JSAs daily and ensure hazards are properly identified and managed.
Ensure crew members have appropriate PPE for the work being performed.
Maintain communication with company representatives and follow the proper chain of command for decisions concerning lease locations.
Maintain contact with the General Manager and follow the proper internal chain of command.
Immediately report health, safety, environmental, and equipment-damage incidents.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, county, and city regulations.
Assist with SSE development, promotional development, and self-development as requested by operations and safety management.
Keep crew certifications current, including Well Control, CDL, PEC Safe Land, and H2S certifications.
Maintain lift registers and records for OSHA, Lease Operator, and Steel compliance audits.
Be able to perform the duties of a rig operator, floor hand, and derrick hand.
Follow client and company safe operating procedures to protect workers, the environment, and equipment and complete tasks efficiently.