Onshore Rig Move Lead — Drilling & Logistics

Client of Blue Hat HR Services LLC; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Blue Hat HR Services LLC is seeking an experienced Rig Move Supervisor to oversee onshore drilling rig moves. The role requires coordinating multiple contractors, ensuring safety, and managing logistics for mobilization, rig-up, and commissioning at remote well sites.

The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of rig move procedures, heavy transport, and journey-management, with IWCF/IADC certifications considered an advantage for potential well-control duties.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing onshore drilling work over rig moves.
• Strong knowledge of rig-up/rig-down procedures and heavy transport logistics.
• Experience coordinating multiple contractors and remote well-site operations.
• IWCF/IADC certification is an advantage for well-control responsibilities.
• TAPROOT or similar incident investigation training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop rig-move plans, schedules, resource requirements and execution procedures.
• Coordinate rig-down, dismantling, transport, rig-up and commissioning activities.
• Supervise rig-move crews, transport contractors, lifting teams and subcontractors.
• Verify access roads, well-site readiness, equipment condition and transportation requirements.
• Ensure lifting plans, load-securing, journey management and risk assessments are reviewed and approved.
• Monitor rig-move costs, delays, equipment damage and operational readiness.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements and company procedures.

Skills

Rig move planning

Rig-up / rig-down procedures

Heavy transport & lifting operations

Workover & Drilling experience

Contractor coordination

Journey-management training

IWCF / IADC certification

Education

Diploma or High School qualification

Job description

Client of Blue Hat HR Services LLC is seeking an experienced Rig Move Supervisor to oversee onshore drilling rig moves. The role requires coordinating multiple contractors, ensuring safety, and managing logistics for mobilization, rig-up, and commissioning at remote well sites.

The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of rig move procedures, heavy transport, and journey-management, with IWCF/IADC certifications considered an advantage for potential well-control duties.