Drilling Site Manager

Zanskar

Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

18 days PTO + accrual increase based

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Short term and long term disability

Equity Packages

401k with matching

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Zanskar is seeking a Drill Site Manager to lead a single drilling rig on a rotational schedule, with 50% on-site presence and full-time salaried status. You will supervise the crew, ensure safe, efficient progress, and deliver daily reports in coordination with the Drilling Superintendent and engineering staff.

Responsibilities include leading daily rig activities, enforcing HSE standards, monitoring drilling parameters, coordinating logistics, maintaining equipment readiness, mentoring crew,

Qualifications

5+ years of drilling experience with supervisory responsibility on a drilling rig.
Experience with rotary and directional drilling, cementing, and drilling fluids.
Understanding of well control fundamentals and safety procedures.
Ability to travel and tolerate extended field rotations.
Strong communication and basic computer skills for daily reporting.

Responsibilities

Lead daily rig activities and supervise drilling crews to deliver the well plan safely and on schedule.
Enforce HSE and regulatory requirements with pre-shift safety meetings and permits.
Monitor drilling parameters and communicate variances to the Drilling Superintendent.
Coordinate on-site logistics to minimize non-productive time.
Maintain rig equipment readiness and initiate maintenance when needed.
Generate accurate daily operation, cost, and HSE reports; participate in after-action reviews.
Mentor crew members on safe work practices and drilling procedures.
Support continuous improvement with practical efficiency or safety enhancements.

Skills

Drilling experience

Supervisory role

Rotary drilling equipment

Directional drilling

Cementing

Drilling fluids

Well control fundamentals

Google Workspace

Daily reporting

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Role Overview

Title: Drill Site Manager

Hours: Full Time; Salaried

Location: Rotational; 50% on-site

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Leader: Drilling Superintendent

Mission – Why we exist and why we need you

Geothermal energy is a massive renewable energy resource sitting below our feet. There is 2,300 times more energy in geothermal heat in the ground than in oil, gas, coal, and methane combined. At Zanskar, we’re using better technology to find and develop new geothermal resources in order to make geothermal a cheap and vital contributor to a carbon-free electrical grid.

Outcomes - Problems you'll solve

As a Drill Site Manager, you will be the on-site lead for a single drilling rig, executing the approved drilling program, supervising the crew, and ensuring safe, efficient progress each shift. You will work closely with the Drilling Superintendent and engineering staff, escalating issues and providing accurate daily reports.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily rig activities and supervise drilling crews to deliver the well plan safely and on schedule.
Enforce HSE and regulatory requirements; conduct pre-shift safety meetings and ensure proper permits are in place.
Monitor drilling parameters (MSE, ROP, WOB, mud properties, etc.) and adjust within program guidelines; promptly communicate variances to the Drilling Superintendent.
Coordinate on-site logistics - materials, consumables, and service personnel, to minimize non-productive time.
Maintain rig equipment readiness by scheduling routine inspections and first-line maintenance; initiate work orders for more complex repairs.
Generate accurate daily reports (operations, costs, and HSE) and participate in after-action reviews.
Mentor and train crew members on safe work practices and basic drilling procedures.
Support continuous improvement by suggesting practical efficiency or safety enhancements observed in the field.

Competencies – What we're looking for

5+ years of drilling experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory driller role on a drilling rig or equivalent work.
Working knowledge of rotary drilling equipment, directional drilling, cementing, drilling fluids, and well control fundamentals.
Ability to travel and work extended field rotations (e.g., 14 on/14 off or 14 on/7 off as operations dictate).
Proven track record of maintaining a safe work environment and following standard operating procedures.
Strong communication and basic computer skills for daily reporting (Google Workspace or similar).

Preferred Qualifications

Geothermal drilling and flow testing background.
Training in performance drilling using MSE
Familiarity with preventative maintenance programs and basic rig troubleshooting.

General Field Requirements

At least 18 years old, eligible to work in the U.S., and possess a valid driver’s license with no major infractions in the past three years.
Commit to personal and team safety, demonstrate professionalism, and maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather, lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs, bending, kneeling, and standing for long periods.
Able to navigate remote locations with GPS and follow company communication protocols.

Benefits