Senior Onshore Drilling Rig Manager (750 HP Truck Rig)

Blue Hat HR Services; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 254,000 - 304,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Hat HR Services represents a leading Saudi Aramco contractor seeking an experienced Rig Manager for onshore drilling/workover operations in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on managing the overall operation of an assigned rig, ensuring safe, efficient execution of the approved program.

Key responsibilities include directing daily rig operations, supervising crews, maintaining HSE compliance, monitoring KPIs, and coordinating with client representatives. Saudi Aramco exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in drilling, petroleum engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in a rig management/senior supervisory role.
• 16 years of experience in Drilling and Workover Rigs.
• Experience with a truck mounted jack rigs of 750 Hp.
• Priority for candidates studied in Europe or South America.
• Onshore rig management experience; offshore-only not acceptable.
• IWCF or IADC WellSharp certification as required by duties.
• TAPROOT incident investigation training preferred or mandatory if required by 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

Onshore operations

Safety leadership

Education

Diploma/degree in drilling

Tools

IWCF/WellSharp certification

Job description

Blue Hat HR Services represents a leading Saudi Aramco contractor seeking an experienced Rig Manager for onshore drilling/workover operations in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on managing the overall operation of an assigned rig, ensuring safe, efficient execution of the approved program.

Key responsibilities include directing daily rig operations, supervising crews, maintaining HSE compliance, monitoring KPIs, and coordinating with client representatives. Saudi Aramco exposure is a plus.