Senior Rig Manager ( Kuwait)

Mogi I/O : OTT/Podcast/Short Video Apps for you; Oman; On-site; OMR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mogi I/O : OTT/Podcast/Short Video Apps for you is seeking a Rig Superintendent to lead drilling operations, HSE, and asset management for assigned rigs.

The role requires managing crews (including subcontractors), coordinating logistics, and maintaining client relationships to ensure safe, cost-efficient project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in oil field operations and drilling environment.
• Proven leadership of multiple drilling crews.
• Hands-on wellbore operations experience.
• Strong HSE knowledge and safety leadership.
• Experience with client and stakeholder relations.
• Ability to optimize drilling performance and control costs.

Responsibilities

• As a Rig Superintendent, you will be primarily responsible for the overall supervision of rig activities.
• Drilling Operations & Well Completion: Overseeing and optimizing day-to-day drilling operations to ensure efficiency and technical success.
• Rig Management & Oversight: Managing the overall performance, profitability, and operational integrity of the assigned rigs.
• Quality Assurance & HSE: Upholding stringent quality assurance standards, ensuring compliance with HSE regulations, and leading safety initiatives across the operation.
• Personnel Management & Training: Leading, motivating, and managing multiple drilling crews (including subcontractors) and overseeing personnel training and development.
• Logistics & Support Services: Coordinating rig logistics, supply chains, and external support services to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Client Relations & Business Development: Acting as the primary point of contact for clients on-site, building positive, long-lasting relationships, and addressing stakeholder needs effectively.

Skills

Oil field experience

Drilling crew leadership

Wellbore operations

Drilling optimization

HSE leadership

Client/stakeholder management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical Degree or Diploma in Drilling Technology

Tools

IWCF/IADC Well Control (Supervisor)

Drilling certifications

Job description

Job Purpose

The Rig Superintendent is a highly experienced and results-oriented leader within the Operations department, taking overall responsibility for the performance and profitability of assigned rigs. This leadership role encompasses Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), maintenance, operations, personnel management (including subcontractors), and asset protection/management. The successful candidate will foster a culture of excellence that prioritizes safety and collaboration while building strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient, cost-effective project completion.

• As a Rig Superintendent, you will be primarily responsible for the overall supervision of rig activities. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Drilling Operations & Well Completion: Overseeing and optimizing day-to-day drilling operations to ensure efficiency and technical success.
• Rig Management & Oversight: Managing the overall performance, profitability, and operational integrity of the assigned rigs.
• Quality Assurance & HSE: Upholding stringent quality assurance standards, ensuring compliance with HSE regulations, and leading safety initiatives across the operation.
• Personnel Management & Training: Leading, motivating, and managing multiple drilling crews (including subcontractors) and overseeing personnel training and development.
• Logistics & Support Services: Coordinating rig logistics, supply chains, and external support services to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Client Relations & Business Development: Acting as the primary point of contact for clients on-site, building positive, long-lasting relationships, and addressing stakeholder needs effectively.
• Required Experience & Competencies
• experience in the oil field.
• Proven track record of leading, managing, and motivating multiple drilling crews.
• Extensive, hands-on experience in managing all aspects of wellbore operations.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize drilling performance, reduce operational costs, and consistently meet project timelines.
• Strong understanding of HSE regulations and a proven, demonstrable commitment to safety leadership.
• Solid experience in building and maintaining positive client and internal stakeholder relationships.

Location : Kuwait

Budget : 3500 KD

Job Purpose

The Rig Superintendent is a highly experienced and results-oriented leader within the Operations department, taking overall responsibility for the performance and profitability of assigned rigs. This leadership role encompasses Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), maintenance, operations, personnel management (including subcontractors), and asset protection/management. The successful candidate will foster a culture of excellence that prioritizes safety and collaboration while building strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient, cost-effective project completion.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• As a Rig Superintendent, you will be primarily responsible for the overall supervision of rig activities. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Drilling Operations & Well Completion: Overseeing and optimizing day-to-day drilling operations to ensure efficiency and technical success.
• Rig Management & Oversight: Managing the overall performance, profitability, and operational integrity of the assigned rigs.
• Quality Assurance & HSE: Upholding stringent quality assurance standards, ensuring compliance with HSE regulations, and leading safety initiatives across the operation.
• Personnel Management & Training: Leading, motivating, and managing multiple drilling crews (including subcontractors) and overseeing personnel training and development.
• Logistics & Support Services: Coordinating rig logistics, supply chains, and external support services to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Client Relations & Business Development: Acting as the primary point of contact for clients on-site, building positive, long-lasting relationships, and addressing stakeholder needs effectively.
• Required Experience & Competencies
• experience in the oil field.
• Proven track record of leading, managing, and motivating multiple drilling crews.
• Extensive, hands-on experience in managing all aspects of wellbore operations.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize drilling performance, reduce operational costs, and consistently meet project timelines.
• Strong understanding of HSE regulations and a proven, demonstrable commitment to safety leadership.
• Solid experience in building and maintaining positive client and internal stakeholder relationships.

Relevant Experience

• Proven track record of leading, managing, and motivating multiple drilling crews.
• Extensive, hands-on experience in managing all aspects of wellbore operations.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize drilling performance, reduce operational costs, and consistently meet project timelines.
• Strong understanding of HSE regulations and a proven, demonstrable commitment to safety leadership.
• Solid experience in building and maintaining positive client and internal stakeholder relationships.

Education & Qualifications

• Basic Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Any Graduation is accepted.
• Preferred Education: A Technical Degree or Diploma in Drilling Technology or a related engineering field is highly preferred.

Certifications

• Well Control: Valid IWCF or IADC Well Control Certificate at the Supervisor Level.
• Additional: Other industry-recognized drilling and HSE certifications will be considered an asset.