Rig Manager for Drilling Rig (Alaska, USA)

Job Description

The Rig Manager is responsible to ensure that drilling schedules are achieved in compliance with company guidelines, policies and procedures. The position liaises with client representatives and rig site leadership to achieve operational objectives and milestones. The position is responsible for all operations and departments involved with the drilling and completion of the well. Also, to ensure that all work is performed safety, efficiently and according to procedure. This position is responsible for all operations, including but not limited to, hoisting, circulating, rotating, running casing, cementing or well control. The Rig Manager I takes total ownership of all operations, departments and personnel pertaining to the drilling and completion of the well.

Education, experience, and certifications:
o High School diploma is required.
o Must be able to obtain appropriate offshore or, onshore certifications
o Should have at least 5 years of work experience pertaining to drilling.
o Should have at least 3 years of supervisory experience.
Multi languague preferred as this position could be based in various countries.

Necessary qualifications, skills and abilities:
Able to identify and understand functionality of various rig equipment.
Able to identify and understand functionality of various tubular sizes and thread types.
Knowledgeable and proficient in basic rigger’s role to ensure safe lifting operations are performed.
Knowledgeable of mechanical systems and be skilled at working with hand and power tools.
Must have the capacity to work effectively under pressure in ambiguous and complex situations.
Can demonstrate knowledge and be able to function the following equipment: o Diverter, Well head, BOP and associated control equipment o Automated pipe handling equipment o Drilling control and safety systems o Anti-collision surface equipment systems
Can demonstrate knowledge and execution of the following operations: o Drilling and well operations o Well integrity and well control o Dropped objects prevention o Line of fire, zone of exclusion and safe zone operations o Pipe measurement, number, strapping and tallying of pipes o Tripping and back reaming o Running casing and completions o Troubleshooting downhole problems and equipment failures.
Should have good verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate in English with staff, management, customers and vendors.
Must possess sound reasoning skills, common sense and the ability to follow directions.
Must possess basic mathematical skills (equivalent to a high school education) and be proficient in rig math.

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