Onsite Tubulars Capital Equipment Manager

hpinc; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Helmerich and Payne (H&P) in Tulsa, OK seeks a Manager of Capital Equipment - Tubulars to lead strategic asset management, lifecycle planning, and reliability initiatives across the western hemisphere’s rig fleet. The role partners with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and HSE to optimize asset performance and drive cost-effective, safe drilling operations.

The position requires advanced knowledge of drilling equipment, strong leadership, and proven project execution to ensure

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of land drilling rig equipment and FlexRig operations.
• Strong understanding of well control equipment, drilling fluids systems, and mechanical equipment utilized in drilling operations.
• Knowledge of asset management principles, lifecycle planning, reliability engineering, and maintenance best practices.
• Understanding of relevant industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze operational and financial data to support strategic decision-making.
• Strong project management and program execution capabilities.
• Effective leadership and team-building skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functional areas.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the H&P Core Values: Actively C.A.R.E., Customer First, Relentless Innovation, One Team, and Do the Right Thing.
• Lead asset management strategies for specialized drilling equipment across the H&P rig fleet.
• Develop lifecycle management plans, replacement strategies, maintenance requirements, and equipment standards for assigned asset categories.
• Manage capital equipment utilized in drilling operations and support functions. Facilitate transfers of assets according to business needs.
• Monitor asset reliability, utilization, maintenance costs, and operational performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement standardization initiatives to improve fleet consistency, equipment performance, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and HSE teams to resolve equipment issues and support field operations.
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations regarding equipment selection, deployment, modifications, upgrades, and replacement.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action development for significant equipment failures.
• Lead or support capital projects involving specialized drilling equipment and related infrastructure.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets associated with assigned asset categories.
• Evaluate new technologies, products, and vendors to improve safety, reliability, and operational performance.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, customer requirements, OEM recommendations, and applicable industry standards.
• Support internal audits, equipment inspections, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, asset utilization, cost optimization, and operational performance.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to employees and stakeholders supporting specialized equipment programs.

Skills

Asset management

Lifecycle planning

Reliability engineering

Budgeting & cost control

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Strategic decision-making

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Job description

Helmerich and Payne (H&P) in Tulsa, OK seeks a Manager of Capital Equipment - Tubulars to lead strategic asset management, lifecycle planning, and reliability initiatives across the western hemisphere’s rig fleet. The role partners with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and HSE to optimize asset performance and drive cost-effective, safe drilling operations.

The position requires advanced knowledge of drilling equipment, strong leadership, and proven project execution to ensure