Rig Manager - Well Servicing

Colonial Group; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision coverage

Retention bonus

5% matched savings program

Job summary

Colonial Group is looking for an experienced Rig Manager to supervise the well servicing rig crew on location in Canada. The role focuses on safely operating the rig, maintaining equipment, and ensuring NSC compliance.

You will coordinate daily activities with clients, suppliers and service providers while mentoring crew members and promoting company safety standards. This full-time seasonal position offers immediate benefits, a retention bonus, and local work opportunities across our crews,

Qualifications

• Rig Manager position requires leadership of crew in well servicing operations.
• Must have prior service rig or driller experience and valid driving license.
• Tickets and certifications in H2S Alive, First Aid with CPR, CSO and related safety training are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all well servicing operations on location.
• Monitor the condition of rig equipment and coordinate repairs.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Coordinate daily activities with clients, suppliers and third-party service providers.
• Provide training and mentorship to crew members.

Skills

Rig operations

Leadership

Safety compliance

English fluency

Pre-employment testing

Weather adaptability

Tools

H2S Alive

First Aid CPR

CSO

Fall Protection Rig Work

Rig Rescue for Rig Work

Well Service Blowout Prevention

Boiler Certification

CAOEC Rig Assessor

Air Brakes Endorsement

Class 5 Driver's License

Job description

Rig Manager is the supervisor of the well servicing rig crew responsible for the safe operation of the well servicing rig. This leadership role oversees all rig operations, ensuring the safety and performance of crew members while maintaining compliance with operational, HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental, HR (Human Resources) and administrative requirements. The Rig Manager coordinates daily activities with clients, suppliers and third-party service providers, supports operational planning and execution, and provides leadership, training and mentorship to crew members. Rig Manager is responsible for promoting company safety standards and procedures, National Safety Code(NSC) compliance, and the continuous development of personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all well servicing operations on location
• Monitor the condition of rig equipment, reporting major mechanical issues to Operations field office and coordinating required repairs
• Ensure compliance with HSE, regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures
• Coordinate daily activities with clients, suppliers, and third-party service providers
• Training and mentorship with crew members

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Previous service rig experience working in Driller, and Rig Manager position
• Valid full Class 5 Drivers license & reliable transportation
• Air Brakes Endorsement is preferred
• Preferred Industry Tickets:
  • H2S Alive
  • Standard First Aid with CPR
  • CSO (Common Safety Orientation)
  • Fall Protection for Rig Work
  • Rig Rescue for Rig Work preferred
  • Well Service Blowout Prevention (BOP)
  • Boiler Certification
  • CAOEC Rig Assessor considered an asset
• Ability to pass pre-employment testing
• Fluent in Written/Spoken English
• Be willing to work in all weather conditions and work environments with work away from home for periods of time

What we offer:

• Immediate Employee Benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retention Bonus
• Matched Savings Program - up to 5%
• Steady crews with opportunity for local work

Rig Manager position is full-time seasonal position. Seasonal work is based on operational requirements, project schedules, weather and environmental conditions and other factors outside our control.