Offshore Drilling Rig Manager - Safety & Operations Leader

Noble Corporation; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Noble Corporation seeks an experienced drilling operations leader to ensure rig activities align with the contract and that well programs are executed per operator instructions. You will liaise daily with offshore leadership, the operator's onshore representative, and Noble's onshore support staff to fulfill contract obligations.

Responsibilities include applying effective well execution plans, maintaining the Noble Maintenance Program, guiding pre-planning, leading safe, capable crews,

Qualifications

• OMDP experience or 5+ years offshore experience.
• Strong leadership and teamwork capabilities.
• Promote a safety-is-a-value culture.
• Good working knowledge of drilling systems offshore.
• Working knowledge of HSE practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and react with diverse groups and operations.
• Ability to recognize and resolve conflict.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel domestically, internationally and offshore.

Responsibilities

• Apply effective and efficient well execution plans and ensure rig crews are properly inspecting, maintaining and operating assigned drilling rigs.
• Responsible to ensuring the Noble Maintenance Program is properly implemented and maintained on each assigned rig.
• Guide rig personnel in pre-planning upcoming jobs with materials on hand to ensure that all planned and unplanned opportunities are maximized.
• Maintain competent and capable rig crews and provide leadership in fostering the safety-is-a-value culture.
• Assist in annual budget preparations and cost control procedures and be accountable for rig operating budget.
• Responsible for safe team work with respect to all rig operations.
• Promote the principles of continuous improvement.
• Maintain good two way communication with team members, both onshore and offshore.
• Ensure regulatory compliance is properly maintained.
• Coordinate the development of newly appointed senior team members offshore.
• Provide guidance and support to onshore and offshore personnel as required.
• Ensure interfaces to operator HSE programs are defined and understood by rig crews.
• Perform a necessary key leadership role for the assigned region.
• Support the provision of consulting and specialist services related to all aspects the operation of assigned MODU's.
• Work to keep personnel turnover to a minimum.
• Ensure the application of Noble's policies and procedures to create effective work practices.
• Act as a communicator for functional and organizational activities between assigned rigs and office personnel.

Skills

OMDP experience

Offshore experience

Drilling operations management

Leadership skills

Safety culture advocate

HSE practices knowledge

Communication/interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Microsoft Office proficiency

Travel (domestic/international/offhore

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Noble Corporation seeks an experienced drilling operations leader to ensure rig activities align with the contract and that well programs are executed per operator instructions. You will liaise daily with offshore leadership, the operator's onshore representative, and Noble's onshore support staff to fulfill contract obligations.

Responsibilities include applying effective well execution plans, maintaining the Noble Maintenance Program, guiding pre-planning, leading safe, capable crews,