Senior Rig Operations Manager (Kuwait)

Mogi I/O : OTT/Podcast/Short Video Apps for you; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 424,000 - 507,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rig Superintendent is a senior operations leader responsible for the performance and profitability of assigned rigs, including HSE, maintenance, and asset protection. The role oversees drilling operations, crew management, and client relationships to deliver safe, cost-efficient projects on time.

Key duties include supervising drilling and well completion, optimizing day-to-day activities, and coordinating logistics with subcontractors and suppliers to maintain uninterrupted operations on

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in managing all aspects of wellbore operations.
• Proven track record of leading drilling crews and improving performance.
• Strong focus on HSE compliance and safety leadership.
• Ability to build and maintain positive client and internal stakeholder relationships.
• Experience coordinating logistics and managing subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and optimizing day-to-day drilling operations and well completion.
• Managing profitability, performance, and operational integrity of rigs.
• Upholding quality assurance standards and lead HSE initiatives.
• Leading, motivating, and training multiple drilling crews and subcontractors.
• Coordinating rig logistics and external support services to ensure continuity.
• Serving as on-site primary contact for clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Drilling operations

Rig management

HSE compliance

People management

Client relations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical Degree or Diploma in Drilling Technology

Tools

IWCF Well Control Supervisor

IADC Well Control Certification

Job description

Job Purpose

The Rig Superintendent is a highly experienced and results-oriented leader within the Operations department, taking overall responsibility for the performance and profitability of assigned rigs. This leadership role encompasses Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), maintenance, operations, personnel management (including subcontractors), and asset protection/management. The successful candidate will foster a culture of excellence that prioritizes safety and collaboration while building strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient, cost-effective project completion.

• As a Rig Superintendent, you will be primarily responsible for the overall supervision of rig activities. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Drilling Operations & Well Completion: Overseeing and optimizing day-to-day drilling operations to ensure efficiency and technical success.
• Rig Management & Oversight: Managing the overall performance, profitability, and operational integrity of the assigned rigs.
• Quality Assurance & HSE: Upholding stringent quality assurance standards, ensuring compliance with HSE regulations, and leading safety initiatives across the operation.
• Personnel Management & Training: Leading, motivating, and managing multiple drilling crews (including subcontractors) and overseeing personnel training and development.
• Logistics & Support Services: Coordinating rig logistics, supply chains, and external support services to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Client Relations & Business Development: Acting as the primary point of contact for clients on-site, building positive, long-lasting relationships, and addressing stakeholder needs effectively.
• Required Experience & Competencies
• experience in the oil field.
• Proven track record of leading, managing, and motivating multiple drilling crews.
• Extensive, hands-on experience in managing all aspects of wellbore operations.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize drilling performance, reduce operational costs, and consistently meet project timelines.
• Strong understanding of HSE regulations and a proven, demonstrable commitment to safety leadership.
• Solid experience in building and maintaining positive client and internal stakeholder relationships.

Location : Kuwait

Budget : 3500 KD

Job Purpose

The Rig Superintendent is a highly experienced and results-oriented leader within the Operations department, taking overall responsibility for the performance and profitability of assigned rigs. This leadership role encompasses Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), maintenance, operations, personnel management (including subcontractors), and asset protection/management. The successful candidate will foster a culture of excellence that prioritizes safety and collaboration while building strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient, cost-effective project completion.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• As a Rig Superintendent, you will be primarily responsible for the overall supervision of rig activities. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Drilling Operations & Well Completion: Overseeing and optimizing day-to-day drilling operations to ensure efficiency and technical success.
• Rig Management & Oversight: Managing the overall performance, profitability, and operational integrity of the assigned rigs.
• Quality Assurance & HSE: Upholding stringent quality assurance standards, ensuring compliance with HSE regulations, and leading safety initiatives across the operation.
• Personnel Management & Training: Leading, motivating, and managing multiple drilling crews (including subcontractors) and overseeing personnel training and development.
• Logistics & Support Services: Coordinating rig logistics, supply chains, and external support services to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Client Relations & Business Development: Acting as the primary point of contact for clients on-site, building positive, long-lasting relationships, and addressing stakeholder needs effectively.
• Required Experience & Competencies
• experience in the oil field.
• Proven track record of leading, managing, and motivating multiple drilling crews.
• Extensive, hands-on experience in managing all aspects of wellbore operations.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize drilling performance, reduce operational costs, and consistently meet project timelines.
• Strong understanding of HSE regulations and a proven, demonstrable commitment to safety leadership.
• Solid experience in building and maintaining positive client and internal stakeholder relationships.

Relevant Experience

• Proven track record of leading, managing, and motivating multiple drilling crews.
• Extensive, hands-on experience in managing all aspects of wellbore operations.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize drilling performance, reduce operational costs, and consistently meet project timelines.
• Strong understanding of HSE regulations and a proven, demonstrable commitment to safety leadership.
• Solid experience in building and maintaining positive client and internal stakeholder relationships.

Education & Qualifications

• Basic Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Any Graduation is accepted.
• Preferred Education: A Technical Degree or Diploma in Drilling Technology or a related engineering field is highly preferred.

Certifications

• Well Control: Valid IWCF or IADC Well Control Certificate at the Supervisor Level.
• Additional: Other industry-recognized drilling and HSE certifications will be considered an asset.