Onshore Rig Manager: 5/5 Rotation, 750 HP Truck-Mounted

Client of Blue Hat HR Services LLC; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotation 5 weeks on/off

Rig Site Bonus SAR 150/day

Medical insurance

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include direct daily rig operations, supervising rig crews, enforcing HSE standards, monitoring KPIs, and coordinating with client representatives.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in drilling, petroleum engineering, or related technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in a rig management/senior supervisory role with independent rig management experience on truck-mounted 750 Hp rigs.
• Minimum of 16 years of progressive experience in Drilling & Workover rigs.
• EU/US/SA priority exposure is a plus; Europe or South America study background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily rig operations in line 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 and Saudi Aramco standards.
• Monitor rig performance, downtime, NPT, equipment reliability and KPIs.
• Lead safety meetings, incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with the Operations Superintendent and client representatives.
• Ensure equipment inspections, maintenance, certifications and competency records are current.

Skills

Rig management

Operations supervision

Safety leadership

KPI monitoring

Education

Diploma or degree in drilling or petroleum engineering

High school diploma with related technical experience

Tools

IWCF or IADC WellSharp certification

Job description

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

Responsibilities include direct daily rig operations, supervising rig crews, enforcing HSE standards, monitoring KPIs, and coordinating with client representatives.