Assistant Rig Manager

COSL AS; Sandnes; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Modern offices and canteen facilities

Collaborative and supportive work envt

Job summary

COSL Drilling Europe AS is seeking an experienced Assistant Rig Manager to support the Rig Manager in Stavanger. The role focuses on rig management, compliance with regulations, logistics, equipment, and client meetings, with emphasis on safety and operational efficiency.

The candidate should have a petroleum engineering background, at least 5 years in oil and gas drilling, and fluency in Norwegian and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with a focus on drilling operations.
• In-depth knowledge of drilling procedures, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools used in drilling operations.
• Fluent in Norwegian and English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Assist and relieve the Rig Manager in the management of the rig.
• Ensure the rig is operated in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations, quality systems, maintenance programs and budget.
• Rig Performance Process (Lessons Learned).
• Riser, tubular and drilling equipment management and logistics ensuring valid certification.
• Manage rig move preparations and facilitate rig move meetings.
• Manage the onshore logistics requirements for the rig.
• Attend Client meetings and follow up 3rd party requirements for the rig.
• Ensure that operations are conducted according to contract.
• Continuously develop, improve and strengthen the organisation along with performance of work.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Knowledge of drilling operations

Norwegian & English fluency

Software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field

Tools

Drilling software

Job description

Assisting the Rig Manager in rig management, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing logistics, equipment, rig moves, and client meetings.

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, focusing on drilling operations
• In-depth knowledge of drilling procedures, equipment, and safety protocols
• Fluent in Norwegian and English (spoken and written)
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Modern offices and excellent canteen facilities

Assistant Rig Manager

In COSL Drilling Europe, we place great value on our core principles: Honesty, Motivation, and Cooperation. Our primary commitment is to achieve our ultimate HSE goal of zero injuries and zero damage to personnel, the environment, and assets.

COSL is a cost-efficient drilling contractor dedicated to delivering solutions for the energy transition with advanced, low-emission drilling rigs. We rely on all employees to contribute actively to building a strong company culture, ensuring that CDE maintains its position as one of the preferred suppliers of drilling services.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Assistant Rig Manager to join our team.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Assisting and relieving the Rig Manager in the management of the rig.
• Ensure the rig is operated in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations, quality systems, maintenance programs, contractual commitments and budget.
• Rig Performance Process (Lessons Learned)
• Riser, tubular and drilling equipment management and logistics ensuring valid certification
• Manage rig move preparations and facilitate rig move meetings
• Manage the onshore logistics requirements for the rig
• Attend Client meetings and follow up 3rd party requirements for the rig
• Ensure that operations are conducted according to contract
• Continuously develop, improve and strengthen the organisation along with performance of work

Qualifications/ Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with a focus on drilling operations.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse teams.
• In-depth knowledge of drilling procedures, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools used in drilling operations.
• Fluent in Norwegian and English(spoken and written).

We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Modern offices and excellent canteen facilities
• A collaborative and supportive work environment

In COSL Drilling Europe, we provide a platform for growth, innovation, and meaningful impact within a dynamic and supportive work environment. Our team members are encouraged to grow both personally and professionally, while actively contributing to environmental sustainability.

COSL Drilling Europe is an equal opportunity employer.

Workplace:

COSL Drilling Europe head office in Stavanger

• Read more about COSL Drilling Europe AS on www.cosl.no

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package and benefits.
• Modern offices and excellent canteen services
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

Always do better is our guiding principle leading us through the energy transition and towards our vision of becoming the preferred supplier of drilling services. We are known for having the most efficient drilling units and a strong safety performance and culture.
COSL Drilling Europe was established in 2005, and has its head office located in Stavanger, Norway. Today we operate four modern drilling units. We have a solid owner with stable ratings in China Oilfield Services Limited, listed at the Shanghai Stock Exchange, with ambitions to strengthen its foothold in the North Sea.
Our four semi-submersible drilling rigs were delivered from the yard respectively in November 2010 (COSLPioneer), November 2011 (COSLInnovator), May 2012 (COSLPromoter) and November 2014 (COSLProspector). The first drilling operations started in Norway in August 2011 and COSL Drilling Europe has since then been in continuous operation drilling and completing wells in Norway, UK, Faroe Islands and New Zealand.
The drilling units are of a similar design and have all proven strong and consistent performance deliveries.
Our rig portfolio has a proven track record of having the most efficient and best-performing rigs in the North Sea. COSL is setting a new standard in the North Sea with its energy efficiency.