Senior Workforce Planner

Saudi Aramco Nabors Drilling; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drilling services company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Crew Manager to develop and manage crew plans across multiple rigs. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of relevant experience and strong exposure to crew structures and rotations. You will be responsible for ensuring crew coverage, coordinating mobilizations, and aligning crew deployment with QHSE standards. A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration is preferred. Join us to support our operational excellence and Saudization initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong exposure to rig crew structures, positions, and rotations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage crew plans for rigs.
• Ensure full crew coverage and compliance with schedules.
• Coordinate mobilization and replacements to avoid downtime.
• Track Saudi vs. non-Saudi crew mix and support Saudization objectives.

Skills

Crew management

Operational scheduling

HR coordination

Compliance monitoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Job description

Description

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and manage short-term and long-term crew plans for all rigs in line with operational schedules and contract requirements.
• Ensure full crew coverage for all positions
• Coordinate crew mobilization, demobilization, and back-to-back replacements to avoid downtime.
• Maintain accurate rotation planning (e.g., 28/28, 35/35) and ensure compliance with approved rotation schedules.
• Act as the single point of contact for rig management on crew availability, shortages, and replacements.
• Coordinate with HR Operations for onboarding, transfers, promotions, and offboarding.
• Liaise with Training & Competency teams to align crew deployment with certification, competency gaps, and development plans.
• Work closely with QHSE to ensure only compliant and medically fit personnel are mobilized.
• Support Saudization objectives by prioritizing Saudi crew deployment where qualified and available.
• Track and report Saudi vs. non‑Saudi crew mix across rigs.
• Coordinate progression plans (CAMS) to ensure a sustainable Saudi talent pipeline.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date crew data.
• Highlight risks related to crew shortages, fatigue, compliance, or cost overruns and recommend mitigation actions.
• Optimize crew deployment to minimize idle time, overtime, and unnecessary mobilization costs.
• Support Operations and Finance with manpower forecasts and cost impact analysis.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge and Experience -

• 5 - 7 years of relevant experience
• Strong exposure to rig crew structures, positions, and rotations

Education and Certifications -

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration preferred.