Rig Manager M / F

ES Recrut; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A recruitment consultancy is looking for an experienced Rig Manager to oversee geothermal drilling campaigns in France. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience, expertise in regulatory compliance, and strong leadership skills. This permanent position based in Paris offers a competitive salary and benefits including field bonuses and paid leave.

Prestations

Field bonuses

Per diem allowance

Additional paid leave (RTT)

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in drilling operations (oil, gas, geothermal).
• Previous roles such as Rig Manager or Drilling Superintendent.
• Fluency in HSE and ICPE regulations.

Responsabilités

• Oversee the entire drilling campaign from mobilization to completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors and on-site stakeholders.
• Implement HSE standards and regulatory requirements.
• Produce daily drilling reports and technical logs.

Connaissances

Leadership in field operations

HSE and ICPE regulatory knowledge

Communication with multidisciplinary teams

Problem anticipation and management

Formation

Graduate from an engineering school

Description du poste

ES RECRUT is a recruitment consultancy based in the Pau metropolitan area (Southwest France). We specialize in direct, respectful, and efficient hiring methods that ensure long-term success for both employers and candidates.For us, proximity is the foundation of a successful recruitment process — and of your future well-being within the company.

Our client is a growing player in the renewable energy sector, currently scaling up its operations across France.

To support the execution of complex geothermal drilling campaigns, we are looking to recruit a Rig Manager (M / F) for a permanent position based in Pau (64), France.

Your Role

As Rig Manager, you will oversee the entire drilling campaign — from site mobilization through to the completion of production tests. You will coordinate all subcontractors and on-site stakeholders, while ensuring compliance with HSE standards, technical quality, and project targets.

You will act as the technical lead on site and serve as the central point of communication with engineering, project, QHSE and operations teams.

Your responsibilities

• Preparing the drilling site and coordinating all on-site personnel (subcontractors, experts, geologists, geophysicists, etc.)
• Supervising drilling operations, casing, cementing, heavy handling, and testing
• Implementing and enforcing HSE standards and regulatory requirements (ATEX, safety plans, ICPE, zero-discharge policies)
• Maintaining daily communication with engineering teams, project management, and regulatory authorities (e.g. DREAL, prefecture, inspections)
• Producing daily drilling reports and technical logs, documenting incidents, non-conformities and lessons learned
• Managing site logistics, consumables, equipment readiness, and the intervention planning

Your Profile

• You are a graduate from an engineering school (e.g., Mines Paris, ENSG Nancy) and have at least 8 years of experience in drilling operations (oil, gas, or geothermal). You have already held positions such as Rig Manager or Drilling Superintendent, and are fully autonomous when it comes to supervising complex field operations.
• You are fluent in HSE and ICPE-related regulatory frameworks, with a solid understanding of the interactions with public authorities. You are recognized for your leadership in the field, your ability to keep operations under control, and your communication with multidisciplinary teams.
• You are methodical, hands-on, proactive, and capable of anticipating and managing unexpected situations. You know how to maintain operational continuity in challenging environments.
• While French language skills are a strong plus, they are not mandatory.
• You are eager to join a flexible, fast-moving organization, where execution and strategy go hand-in-hand, and where entrepreneurial spirit is valued. You know how to represent the company’s interests clearly and constructively with clients, authorities, and partners.

Conditions & Benefits

Base salary starting at €60,000 to €75,000 gross / year, depending on experience

Additional benefits: field bonuses, per diem allowance, RTT (additional paid leave for extra hours)

Based in Paris (75), with regular travel (rotations 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off).

You don’t need to live in France full-time — a rotational setup from another European country is possible.

Position available immediately.