Assistant Rig Manager: Drilling Ops & Logistics

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

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.