FIELD.RIG MANAGER I

Nabors; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors is seeking a Rig Manager in Kuwait to oversee the coordination and performance of all rigs in the unit with a strong focus on drilling operations. The role requires leadership, safety oversight, and the ability to manage resources and training for staff.

You will work to ensure ISM compliance, cost control, and effective client communication, while maintaining relationships with Joint Venture partners and ensuring adherence to contract terms and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Some form of management training or formal educational experience is preferred.
• Professional Experience: Minimum 5 years as Rig Manager with 3000 HP rig / Deep Drilling Operations; 8-10 years in drilling operations preferred.
• Languages: Bi-lingual English and Arabic.
• Licenses: Valid Well Control Level 4 and Drilling Supervisor certifications; safety training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operations of all rigs in the unit with emphasis on drilling operations.
• Ensure safety standards and procedures are followed; review performance and provide resources and training.
• Maintain client relations and report to field superintendent; manage capital expenditures and cost control.
• Ensure ISM compliance and oversee maintenance coordination to minimize downtime.
• Lead monthly safety meetings; investigate incidents and implement preventive measures.
• Review monthly financial reports and respond to client penalties with the team.

Skills

Bi-lingual English/Arabic

Leadership

Communication

Cross-cultural

Teamwork

Education

Management training

Job description

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.

Job Description

The Rig Manager is responsible for coordinating the operational functions of all the Rigs in the Unit, with special emphasis on the drilling operations, towards effective and efficient performance of the Rigs.

Job Info

• Apply Before 08/31/2026, 12:00 AM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Area 7 Street 1 Plot 28, East Ahmadi, 61008, KW

Responsibilities

Demonstrates commitment to the Company safety policies by frequent discussions, review, consultations and audits made on the Unit Selects appropriate standards, specifications and safe working procedures including drills and incorporate those in the drilling operational procedures of his Unit; Monitors adherence to standards, specifications and procedures and review performance of department staff; Ensures that staff are provided with sufficient resources and training to achieve their safety objectives; Ensure that the personnel is properly trained and with valid certificates; Conducts monthly safety meetings with all Head of department staff; Ensures that incidents causing harm or damages to personnel, the environment or equipment are properly investigated using formalized, systematic procedures and that effective measures are taken to prevent any recurrence; Ensure that environmental standards are adhered to; Reports promptly to the line management, any violation of safety regulations by the personnel, even this such violation has not resulted in an accident; Investigate all LTA�s with an immediate effect along with HSE team. Continuously checks on operations through reports from the Unit; Determines effectiveness of general operations and initiate improvements where required; Develops and maintain cordial relations with operational level supervisors of customer representatives and joint venture partners; Directs operations personnel in maintaining work standards, policies and procedures of Company; Keeps informed of various governmental rules and regulations that affect rig operations and adhere to same; Responsible for reviewing monthly financial reports and explanation of variances for operations under his authority; Responsible for proposing to Field Superintendent, issuing and controlling capital expenditures via the AFE system. Determines effectiveness of general operations and initiate improvements where required; Maintain cost control over the rig operations while maintaining company standards; Ensures that the preventive maintenance is properly followed and coordinates the repairs or the maintenance to minimize the down time in cooperation with Rig Maintenance team. Ensures that the Unit is in compliance with ISM standards. Informs the client of the operations and of the problems encountered. Maintains with Client a good relationship. Insure that the terms of the contract with the Client as respected as the best as possible. Analyses with the Rigs Superintendents the Unit penalties in order that to solve the pendants items that the client penalizes the Company. Prepares and attends to the quality meetings with the client.

Qualifications

Education: Some form of management training or formal educational experience is preferred. Professional Experience: Skills � Technical: Minimum 5 years Experience as Rig Manager with 3000 HP rig /Deep Drilling Operations, 8-10 years progressive experience in drilling operations is preferred. Supervisory experience is preferred. Skills � Communication: Bi-lingual is preferred (English, Arabic). Verbal communication skills necessary. Skills � People: Ability to interact with individuals in a cross-cultural environment. Leadership and employee development skills. Team oriented. Licenses, Certifications, Credentials, and Other Requirements: Valid Well Control Level 4 - Drilling Supervisor Level & Certified in all required safety training programs, including but not limited to underwater safety, firefighting, and helicopter underwater escape. Must pass pre-employment and random drug tests.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nabors is committed to providing equal enrollment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.  To learn more about our Fair Employment practices, please refer to the Nabors Code of Conduct .