ND Rig Manager

Steel Energy•Williston, ND

About The Position

The Rig Manager is responsible for all aspects of workover rig operations, including setup, takedown, and moves, as well as the safety of crew members. The role handles daily rig paperwork and business matters, ensures compliance with environmental and government regulations, and manages production and costs. The Rig Manager must have working knowledge of workover rig components and be able to troubleshoot rig and on-site equipment mechanics. Work is generally performed during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work. Some operations require continuous work over several consecutive days using two or more shifts and crews. The role requires availability beyond a traditional eight-hour workday, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays as operational needs require, and the ability to work at heights of 50 feet or more.

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, 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 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.
Ability to bend, stoop, and lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds for extended periods.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit while working indoors or outdoors.
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 sufficiently to understand and give verbal and written instructions, and to perform job-related calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Ability 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.
Dependability and punctuality, including reporting to the prescribed location and time dressed for deployment to work.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee workover 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 for quality.
Enforce company policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate inventories of tools and chemicals at the job location.
Make cost-effective decisions that meet company standards and expectations.
Prepare rig tickets accurately and promptly, including rig-rate pricing and rebillable items, and manage crew members’ daily hours.
Review JSAs daily and ensure hazards are identified and managed.
Ensure crew members have appropriate PPE for their jobs.
Maintain communication with the company representative and General Manager, following the proper 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 to complete tasks efficiently.