Rig Operations Leader: Safety, Drilling & Downtime Mastery

Patterson-UTI Drilling Company, LLC; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterson-UTI Drilling Company, LLC in Texas is seeking a Rig Manager to lead daily rig operations and supervise all crew members while ensuring safety, compliance and performance. The role involves planning rig moves, directing drilling activities, and coordinating with Customer representatives to meet business objectives.

The ideal candidate will drive incident-free work, manage maintenance planning, and communicate effectively across shifts and with leadership, customers, and onsite teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with rig experience.
• Strong safety knowledge and compliance with procedures.
• Ability to lead diverse crews and communicate clearly.
• Experience planning rig moves and drilling operations.
• Knowledge of maintenance planning and downtime minimization.
• Capable of working in remote locations on travel rotations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure safety of all onsite personnel with goal of working incident- free
• Supervision, direction and training of drilling rig crew members including compliance with all safety and operational procedures
• Management of rig operations, production, maintenance, costs and personnel to the meet the Company's business objectives
• Understand Comprehensive Rig Inspection (CRI) criteria and strive for continual improvement by regularly inspecting and maintaining rig and equipment
• Initiate and foster productive partnership with Customer representative
• Plan daily rig operations with Driller and Customer representative
• Lead pre and post tour meetings including crew fit-for-duty evaluations
• Fill in for Driller or other rig-based employees as needed
• Work independently and prioritize tasks while managing distractions

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Rig oversight

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Advanced rigging training

Job description

Patterson-UTI Drilling Company, LLC in Texas is seeking a Rig Manager to lead daily rig operations and supervise all crew members while ensuring safety, compliance and performance. The role involves planning rig moves, directing drilling activities, and coordinating with Customer representatives to meet business objectives.

The ideal candidate will drive incident-free work, manage maintenance planning, and communicate effectively across shifts and with leadership, customers, and onsite teams.