Rig Manager

UrbaCon Contracting & Trading Company; Qatar; On-site; QAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracting company in Qatar is seeking an experienced Rig Manager to oversee day-to-day rig operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in drilling activities. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory role, with strong knowledge of rig systems and well control practices. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required, and experience in GCC will be a plus. The position entails effective leadership, adherence to HSE regulations, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of working experience, with 5 years in a supervisory position.
• 2 years of GCC experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily rig operations including drilling, maintenance, and safety compliance.
• Supervise rig personnel and ensure safety awareness.
• Coordinate rig mobilization and rig-up/ring-down activities.
• Enforce HSE policies and well control procedures.
• Monitor rig equipment performance and manage routine maintenance.
• Liaise with supervisors, engineers, and contractors for alignment.
• Conduct safety meetings and incident investigations.
• Manage rig inventory and ensure availability of tools.
• Report activities accurately and timely.
• Resolve operational issues promptly.

Skills

Knowledge of rig systems

Leadership and team management

HSE requirements understanding

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

ERP knowledge, preferably SAP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Technical certificates

Job description

Job Summary

The Rig Manager leads the day-to-day management of rig operations and personnel, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant drilling activities. The role is responsible for supervising rig crews, maintaining operational readiness, and coordinating closely with drilling and maintenance teams to meet project objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage daily rig operations, including drilling, maintenance, and safety compliance.
• Supervise and lead rig personnel to ensure high levels of performance and safety awareness.
• Coordinate rig mobilization, rig-up, and rig-down activities as required.
• Enforce adherence to HSE policies, well control procedures, and industry standards.
• Monitor rig equipment performance and oversee routine maintenance activities.
• Liaise with drilling supervisors, engineers, and contractors for operational alignment.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Manage rig inventory and ensure availability of necessary tools and spare parts.
• Report rig activities, incidents, and operational status accurately and timely.
• Identify and resolve operational issues promptly, escalating critical matters as needed.

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of rig systems, drilling operations, and well control practices.
• Effective leadership and team management skills.
• Solid understanding of HSE requirements and safety culture enforcement.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• ERP knowledge; preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role (this point to be available for all roles that have SAP access).

Job Experience

Minimum 8 years working experience, 5 years in a relevant supervisory position, 2 years GCC experience is a plus.

Competencies

• Agility
• Asset Management L4
• Build High-Performing Teams
• Drilling Engineering L4
• Leadership
• Logistics & Transportation Management L4
• Provide Direction
• Quality
• Regulatory Compliance & Safety Standards L4
• Resilience
• Safety Management L4

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or any related field
• Certificate in any Related Technical Certificates or any related field