Saudi Arabia: Rig manager Tool pusher

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drilling services company operating in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced individual to lead and manage rig operations. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, supervising personnel, and overseeing drilling performance. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of drilling operations, and excellent communication abilities. Join us as we respond to the evolving demands of the drilling industry with innovative solutions and technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills in managing rig operations.
• Strong understanding of HSE standards and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills for team management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operations in compliance with regulations.
• Lead and supervise rig personnel, assigning tasks.
• Conduct rig inspections and prepare condition reports.
• Plan mobilization and erection/dismantling of drilling rigs and coordinate material deliveries.
• Investigate incidents and prepare proper documentation.
• Prepare operational reports and highlight drilling progress for management review.

Job description

At H&P, our people are our strength. ### **Responsibilities*** Ensure all operations are conducted safely and in compliance with HSE standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.* Lead and supervise rig personnel, including assigning tasks, setting priorities, and overseeing daily activities.* Participate in recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance evaluation of rig staff.* Define project objectives and develop operational plans in alignment with senior management directions, including manpower and resource requirements.* Oversee and analyze all drilling operations, ensuring they meet performance targets and safety expectations; recommend procedure improvements when needed.* Identify and implement updates to operating standards, procedures, and programs to optimize efficiency and reduce operational costs.* Provide clear, concise communication to the team through written and verbal instructions.* Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses; prepare and submit proper documentation.* Plan and manage the erection, dismantling, and mobilization of drilling rigs.* Coordinate delivery of drilling tools, fuel, water, and all necessary materials to the site.* Conduct rig inspections and prepare rig condition reports.* Monitor equipment and rig condition to ensure preventive maintenance is carried out effectively.* Evaluate wellbore conditions and communicate drilling outcomes.* Serve as the main point of contact with on-site operating personnel and client representatives.* Prepare operational reports, highlight drilling progress, identify challenges, and outline equipment needs for management review.Thank you for your interest in joining our team!For more than 100 years, Helmerich & Payne (H&P) has expanded drilling operations to meet the increasing demands of a complex and globalized industry. But our industry is changing, with software, algorithms and automation playing a more important role than ever before. We are committed to being a partner to our customers in their operations by providing custom drilling solutions and technologies that don’t just meet, but exceed, their evolving goals and expectations. It’s this commitment that drives us to invest in the brightest people and the most advanced technologies, to support our customers’ operations every step of the way.