Senior Rig Operations Lead

ADES Holding Company; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

ADES Holding Company in Kuwait seeks a superior authority at rig location to lead safety, drilling integrity, client relations, and environmental compliance, ensuring operations meet project requirements and the allocated rig budget.

The role provides onboard leadership for department heads and requires coordination with the Rig Manager and client representatives to plan, review, and execute the well program.

Qualifications

• Requires High School or Vocational Technical Qualification.
• Minimum 8 years in Land drilling and workover operations.
• 3 years as Night Tool Pusher in land drilling.

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise drilling, moving and maintenance departments.
• Review client well program with Rig Manager before operations.
• Ensure well program schedules and safe instructions are issued with JSA and PTW.
• Coordinate with Client Representative and rig heads on execution plan.
• Plan and supervise rig activities including maintenance and drilling fluids.
• Maintain compliance with company procedures and safety standards.
• Ensure emergency procedures and housekeeping meet company requirements.

Skills

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Situation Awareness

Problem Solving

Agility & Pace

Business & Financial Acumen

Education

High School or Vocational Technical Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ADES Holding Company in Kuwait seeks a superior authority at rig location to lead safety, drilling integrity, client relations, and environmental compliance, ensuring operations meet project requirements and the allocated rig budget.

The role provides onboard leadership for department heads and requires coordination with the Rig Manager and client representatives to plan, review, and execute the well program.