Field (Drilling Rig) Superintendent – West Texas

Precision Drilling; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Drilling invites applications for a Field (Drilling Rig) Superintendent in West Texas. The role oversees land-based drilling operations, ensuring alignment with company and regulatory standards. You will manage field staffing, safety, and performance while coordinating with Rig Managers on maintenance and operations.

Ideal candidates have extensive oilwell drilling experience, with a track record in Rig Manager roles in U.S. operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; engineering/technical degree considered an asset.
• Minimum 3+ years’ oil well drilling experience in a Rig Manager capacity, with at least 2 years in U.S. operations.
• 10+ years in the drilling/oilfield industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee drilling operations for the assigned area and ensure compliance with policies.
• Maintain field presence at rig sites to evaluate operations and provide proactive feedback.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, development, performance management, and employee relations.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory requirements are met across operations.
• Coordinate with Rig Managers on maintenance, equipment issues, and downtime prevention.

Skills

Mud pumps

Engines

Top drives

Communication

MS Office

Education

High school diploma/GED

Engineering/technical degree asset

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Field (Drilling Rig) Superintendent – West Texas

Company: Precision Drilling

Location: West Texas (Midland-Odessa)

Summary

The Field Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and managing drilling operations for their geographical area. This role is critical in overseeing land-based drilling operations in accordance with company, operator, and regulatory bodies’ policies.

Responsibilities

Technical Operational Excellence

• Leverage internal and external company support systems to maximize operational outcomes.
• Manage resources to proactively plan upcoming operations.
• Analyze reports and coordinate follow-up as appropriate.
• Regularly inspect equipment, tools, and operations; work closely with Rig Managers to identify, track, and resolve all rig equipment issues.
• Assist Rig Managers in troubleshooting and all maintenance procedures.
• Ensure all equipment tracking is accurate.
• Have a consistent active field presence at rig sites to evaluate and provide proactive feedback to the Rig Managers and monitor operations.
• Improve the level of service to customer performance, establishing benchmarks and ensuring target KPIs are met.

People Leadership

• Lead all aspects of the employment cycle, including hiring, onboarding, development, performance management, discipline, and employee relations.
• Maintain full rig staffing through proactive workforce planning, crew management, and development of a strong talent pipeline by conducting behavioral interviews and crew assessments to ensure personnel meet company standards and operational needs.
• Set clear performance expectations and KPIs for Rig Managers; provide coaching, feedback, and accountability to drive results and uphold Precision standards including follow up when gaps identified.
• Evaluate leadership and crew competencies to identify training needs, ensure completion of required courses, and maintain full compliance with company and client requirements, including critical certifications.
• Partner with HR and Field Training teams to manage employee relations, address ethics concerns, and develop and mentor Rig Managers, Drillers, and high-potential employees to strengthen the talent pipeline.

Safety Performance

• Maintain the standard of safety excellence.
• Ensure crew training is completed and compliant with Company standards.
• Assist in HSE audits, develop and monitor corrective actions, and assist in incident investigations.
• Participate in effective safety meetings with good communication, discussing safety trends and concerns.

Customer Service

• Communicate regularly with the operator’s representatives in areas of well planning, operations, and personnel. Elevating both opportunities and concerns.
• Support the administration of current contracts regarding reimbursable charges, labor increases, and operational summaries to ensure timely invoicing in these areas.
• Collaborate with the Sales on evaluation and preparation of customer interactions.
• Work with Sales to negotiate contracts, provide cost estimates, trucking bids, and ensure billing accuracy.
• Manage the customer relationship through positive and negative situations. Embracing multiple points of contact and support.
• Resolving customer conflict and appropriate resolution.
• Engage with customers, review drilling programs, and ensure rig capabilities meet or exceed requirements.

Financial Management

• Attend company-directed training, reviews, and utilize resources to close gaps identified in billing processes.
• Oversee rentals, purchase orders, and work orders, verifying accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with corporate policies.

Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of mud pumps, engines and top drives.
• Possess excellent communication skills and able to lead by example.
• Working knowledge of MS office: Word, Excel and e-mail.
• Ability to stay highly motivated and inspire others.
• Ability to demonstrates a well-defined sense of diplomacy.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to adapt to and learn fast new software.
• Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.
• Ability to be resourceful, flexible, and adaptable.
• Ability to keep up to speed on new technology.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; engineering or technical degree/diploma considered an asset.
• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in oil well drilling in a Rig Manager capacity, with at least 2 years working in U.S. drilling operations.
• 10+ years of experience in the drilling/oilfield industry preferred.