Drilling Manager

Blue Hat HR Services; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 241,000 - 337,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Hat HR Services is seeking an experienced Rig Manager for onshore drilling and workover operations in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on managing the overall operation of assigned rigs, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of the approved program.

Key responsibilities include directing daily rig operations, supervising crews, and ensuring HSE and client standards. Preference given to those with onshore rig management experience and certificates such as IWCF/WellSharp.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in drilling, petroleum engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years in a relevant rig management/senior supervisory role.
• A minimum of 16 years of experience in drilling and workover rigs.
• Experience with a truck mounted jack rigs of 750 Hp.
• Those who have studied in Europe or South America shall be given priority.
• Demonstrated onshore rig management experience; offshore-only experience is not acceptable.
• Valid IWCF or IADC WellSharp certification at the level and discipline required by assigned duties.
• TAPROOT incident investigation training preferred, or mandatory if required by company/client policy.
• Saudi Aramco operational experience is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily rig operations in accordance with the approved drilling/workover program and company procedures.
• Supervise Toolpushers, Night Toolpushers, rig crews, and third-party service providers.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, HSE procedures, relevant industry standards, and Saudi Aramco requirements where applicable.
• Monitor rig performance, downtime, nonproductive time (NPT), equipment reliability, and operational KPIs.
• Lead safety meetings, incident reporting, investigations, and corrective-action implementation.
• Coordinate with the Operations Superintendent and client representatives.
• Ensure equipment inspections, maintenance, certifications, and personnel competency records are current.

Skills

Rig management

Team leadership

HSE compliance

Education

Diploma or degree in drilling, petroleum engineering, or related technical field

Tools

IWCF WellSharp certification

TAPROOT training

Job description

Are you an experienced Rig Manager with a strong background in Drilling and Workover Rigs and having experience in onshore truck mounted jack rigs with 750 HP ? Then you are the one we are looking for .

Our client is a leading Saudi based Aramco contractor working for Aramco projects all over Saudi Arabia. Your responsibility includes manage the overall operation of an assigned onshore drilling or workover rig, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of the approved program.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily rig operations in accordance with the approved drilling/workover program and company procedures.
• Supervise Toolpushers, Night Toolpushers, rig crews, and third-party service providers.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, HSE procedures, relevant industry standards, and Saudi Aramco requirements where applicable.
• Monitor rig performance, downtime, nonproductive time (NPT), equipment reliability, and operational KPIs.
• Lead safety meetings, incident reporting, investigations, and corrective-action implementation.
• Coordinate with the Operations Superintendent and client representatives.
• Ensure equipment inspections, maintenance, certifications, and personnel competency records are current.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Diploma or degree in drilling, petroleum engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years in a relevant rig management/senior supervisory role.
• A 16 years of experience in Drilling and Workover Rigs.
• Experience with a truck mounted jack rigs of 750 Hp.
• Those who have studied in Europe or South America shall be given priority.
• Demonstrated onshore rig management experience; offshore-only experience is not acceptable.
• Valid IWCF or IADC WellSharp certification at the level and discipline required by assigned duties.
• TAPROOT incident investigation training preferred, or mandatory if required by company/client policy.
• Saudi Aramco operational experience is an added advantage.

Employment: Full time / Permanent /

Rotation : 5 weeks on / 5 weeks off

Salary: Range SAR 21,600 - 30,240 /month or up to USD 8000/month

What You Can Expect From the Employer ?

• Career growth and professional development