Saudi Arabia: Rig manager Tool pusher

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is seeking a candidate in As Sudiyah, Oman to lead operations in the drilling environment. Responsibilities include supervising rig personnel, ensuring safety compliance, and managing drilling operations effectively.

The successful applicant will be responsible for training and evaluating staff, planning resource requirements, and preparing operational reports. Clear communication with team members and client representatives is essential for this role, alongside a focus on optimizing operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead rig teams and assign tasks effectively.
• Strong commitment to HSE standards and regulatory compliance.
• Experience defining objectives and developing operational plans.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all operations are conducted safely and in compliance with HSE standards.
• Lead and supervise rig personnel, assigning tasks and overseeing daily activities.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluation of rig staff.
• Define project objectives and develop operational plans.
• Oversee drilling operations, ensuring they meet targets and safety expectations.
• Identify updates to operating standards to optimize efficiency.
• Provide clear communication to the team through written and verbal instructions.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses; prepare documentation.
• Plan and manage the erection, dismantling, and mobilization of drilling rigs.
• Coordinate delivery of drilling tools, fuel, and necessary materials.
• Conduct rig inspections and prepare condition reports.
• Monitor equipment and rig condition; ensure preventive maintenance.
• Evaluate wellbore conditions and communicate drilling outcomes.
• Serve as the main point of contact with operating personnel and client representatives.
• Prepare operational reports, highlighting drilling progress and challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Planning & Coordination

Communication

Incident Investigation

Recruitment & Onboarding

Job description

At H&P, our people are our strength.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all operations are conducted safely and in compliance with HSE standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and supervise rig personnel, including assigning tasks, setting priorities, and overseeing daily activities.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance evaluation of rig staff.
• Define project objectives and develop operational plans in alignment with senior management directions, including manpower and resource requirements.
• Oversee and analyze all drilling operations, ensuring they meet performance targets and safety expectations; recommend procedure improvements when needed.
• Identify and implement updates to operating standards, procedures, and programs to optimize efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Provide clear, concise communication to the team through written and verbal instructions.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses; prepare and submit proper documentation.
• Plan and manage the erection, dismantling, and mobilization of drilling rigs.
• Coordinate delivery of drilling tools, fuel, water, and all necessary materials to the site.
• Conduct rig inspections and prepare rig condition reports.
• Monitor equipment and rig condition to ensure preventive maintenance is carried out effectively.
• Evaluate wellbore conditions and communicate drilling outcomes.
• Serve as the main point of contact with on‑site operating personnel and client representatives.
• Prepare operational reports, highlight drilling progress, identify challenges, and outline equipment needs for management review.