Rig Manager - Permian Basin

Socket.dev; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterson-UTI seeks a Rig Manager to lead all daily rig operations, supervise crew, and ensure safety and efficiency on site. The role includes directing drilling activities, rig moves, and coordination with Customer representatives, while upholding company safety standards and operational procedures.

The position requires strong leadership, analytical thinking, and the ability to work in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 years of rig-based work experience.
• 1 year experience as a Driller.
• Experience as Driller or Rig Manager on AC/VFD style rig.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure safety of all onsite personnel and prevent incidents.
• Supervise drilling rig crew and ensure adherence to safety/operational procedures.
• Manage rig operations, production, maintenance, and costs to meet business objectives.
• Inspect rig and equipment regularly to improve CRI criteria.
• Plan and supervise rig moves and communicate with Customer representatives.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Drilling operations

Equipment maintenance

Team supervision

Problem solving

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

Well Control Certification

CPR / First Aid

H2S Safety Training

Tools

Omron rigs experience

AC/VFD style rig

Job description

The Rig Manager is responsible for every aspect of daily rig operations and supervises all employees working on the rig as well as drilling activities and rig equipment.This includes compliance with Company policies, rules and regulations, ensuring that employees and onsite personnel are working safely, planning maintenance and minimizing rig down time.The Rig Manager provides leadership, safety compliance and direction in resolving operational and personnel issues.The Rig Manager is also responsible for planning and directing drilling operations,rigmoves, aswellasregularcommunicationwithCompanypersonnel,thirdparties and Customer representatives.

The successful candidate will: set high standards of performance for themselves and others; be professional in written, verbal and personal actions in any situation; seek new knowledge and experiences; have an analytical mindset that can utilize factual data to develop creative and business-oriented solutions; be self- aware and adjust accordingly to different environments and audiences.

This role performs under the direction of the Drilling Superintendent.

DetailedDescription:

• Provideleadershiptoensuresafety ofallonsite personnelwithgoalofworking incident- free
• Supervision,direction andtrainingofdrillingrigcrewmembers includingcompliance with all safety and operational procedures
• Managementofrigoperations,production,maintenance,costsandpersonnel tothe meet the Company’s business objectives
• UnderstandComprehensiveRigInspection(CRI)criteriaandstriveforcontinual improvement by regularly inspecting and maintaining rig and equipment
• InitiateandfosterproductivepartnershipwithCustomer representative
• Understandandusebasicmanagementconcepts andprinciplesincludingdelegation, motivation, discipline, goal setting and performance evaluation
• Efficientlyandproficientlyoperate andmaintainrigequipmentbyplanningpreventative maintenance including necessary replacement supplies
• Anticipate,quickly troubleshootandresolve operational,equipmentandmaintenance issues to minimize rig downtime
• Work in a heavy industrial environment which includes working around constantly movingoverhead machinery,beingincloseproximity toloudequipmentandhandling potentially hazardous chemicals
• AdheretoCompanypolicies, guidelinesandworkrequirements
• Promoteadiverseandinclusiveworkenvironmentwhereemployeesofallbackgrounds feel included and their contributions are valued
• Promptlyaddress andresolveconcerns anddisputesamongteammember sand customers with the goal of building a stronger, more cohesive work group
• Plandaily rig operationswithDriller andCustomerrepresentative
• Leadpreandpost tourmeetingsincludingcrewfit-for-duty evaluations
• FillinforDriller orotherrig-basedemployeesasneeded
• Workindependentlyandprioritizetaskswhilemanaging distractions
• ResponsibilityforCompanyresources,equipment,andpersonnel
• Read/writeemails andpreparedailyrigpaperworkincludingstatusreports andother business matters related to rig operations
• Generalupkeepoftheriganddrillingfloor;includesregular sweeping,shoveling, cleaning, painting, washing of equipment and related housekeeping duties
• Planandsuperviserigmoves includingrigup/downprocedures
• Otherduties asassignedthat maybeoutsideofthisjob description

JobRequirements:

• Whileperformingthejob,willberequired tolift/carry,pull/push,reach,squat,kneel, and or climb ladders or stairs
• Exerting25to50 poundsofforce frequently,and/or10to20pounds offorce constantly to move objects
• Abletorepetitivelyclimbsteepstairs andbeabletoliftandcarry50pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces
• Mustbecomfortableworking atheights(50ft.orgreater)forextendedperiods of time
• Maintainspatial orientationandawareness tosafelymovearoundworkenvironment with many moving objects
• Clearvision tojudgenearandfardistancestomaintainawareness of,watch,anddirect ongoing work activities of employees and third parties
• Ability to read, write and speak English to the extentneeded to understand verbal and writteninstructionsandtogiveclearverbalandwritten instructionsinEnglish todirect rigemployees and third parties as wellascommunicatewithCustomerrepresentatives
• Thisjobrequiresanirregularsleep pattern,astheRigManager needsto beavailableto observe and direct specified drilling procedures as well as resolve unanticipated rig operational, equipment or maintenance issues
• Wearrequired PersonalProtectiveEquipment (PPE)atalldesignatedtimeswhichcould include but is not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, coveralls,work gloves, respirator, and hearing protection
• Demonstratedability tosuccessfullycomplete dutiesofallrigcrewpositions (Floorhand, Motorhand, Derrickhand and Driller)
• Mustpossess strongcomputerskills(.e.g.,reports,email,spreadsheets,graphs,etc.)
• Mustbeabletoutilizestandard formulasandbasic mathematicalequationstocompute and report various rig operation metrics
• Mustbeabletoverballycommunicatedirectionsandexpectationseffectivelytotherig crew and third parties
• Willingtotravelto and workinremote locationsonarotationalschedule whichconsists of 14 days on / 14 days off, working 12.5 hour shifts that can include daysor nights and as well as weekends and holidays
• Willingtoworkmandatoryandunscheduledhours outsideofyourassignedschedule with little or no advanced notice
• Mustbewillingandabletoattendandsuccessfullycomplete classroomtrainingand testing to qualify for a rig assignment
• Able to successfully meet pre-employment testing requirements which may include, without limitation, pre-employment drug and alcohol test(s) and background checks as wellasdrugand/oralcohol testingperiodicallyduring employment(subjecttostateand federal laws)

Demonstratedability inthefollowingleadershipcompetencies:

• BuildsandMaintainsEffective Relationship
• DevelopsSelfandOthers
• BuildsEffective Teams
• CourageousLeadership
• ManagingVision andPurpose
• BusinessAcumen
• DriveforResults
• Customerfocus
• DecisionQuality

Minimum Qualifications:

• HighSchool DiplomaorGED
• Validstate-issueddriver’slicenseandbeeligible tomeetrequirementsofCompany’s Vehicle Use Agreement and Driving Policy
• 3years ofrig-basedworkexperience
• 1yearexperienceasa Driller
• ExperienceasaDriller orRigManageronanAC/VFDstyle rig

Certifications:

• Supervisory level Well Control
• CPR/FirstAid
• HydrogenSulfide(H2S)Safety Training

PreferredQualifications:

• Advanced education (e.g., college, trade school, etc.)
• 1 - 2 years experience as a Rig Manager
• Experience as a Rig Manager on Omron, Peak or XK rigs

Additional Details:

This position requires work both indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions, including precipitation, cold/heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions. The Rig Manager will be regularly exposed to the typical conditions of the local area where the rig is located. Southern states generally experience hot summers where temperatures range from 80° to low 100° with high humidity; winters have temperatures that generally do not go below 20°. Northern states generally have hot summers with similar conditions and have cold,windy winters, with low temperatures that can be as cold as -40°.

The New Standard for Drilling Performance Drill safer, smarter and faster with Patterson-UTI Drilling’s comprehensive fleet of pad-capable rigs featuring advanced walking systems to enhance your operations so you can reach your apex.

Patterson-UTI is committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, offering equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of personal characteristics protected by law. Employees are encouraged to report any concerns through multiple channels.