About this position
Manager
Savanna Drilling
Job Description
General Statement of Duties
- The Rig Manager is responsible for the effective leadership and supervision of rig crews; maximizing the profitability and efficiency of rig operations and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Supervision Received:
- The Rig Manager reports to the Field Superintendent
- Monitored by Health and Safety management
Supervision Exercised:
- Supervision of assigned rig crew(s): driller directly and all other rig staff and personnel operating on the lease as required.
Summary of Duties (Duties may include, but are not limited to the following):
- Manage the daily operation of the rig;
- Coordinate the work of the crew, ensuring that operations run smoothly, safely and efficiently;
- Organize the set-up and shut down of the rig;
- Ensure procedures and policies are posted and understood;
- Prepare and submit required reports and necessary paperwork; establish operating procedures for equipment; implement preventative maintenance and organize servicing supplies and equipment;
- Communicate corporate information to all rig personnel on an ongoing basis;
- Manage, motivate and support the performance and development of rig crews, including orientation of new crew members, on the job training, supervision and appropriate discipline;
- Monitor the rig and maintain equipment at optimal productivity and profitability;
- Work with the oil company representative as necessary to maintain a level of excellence set forth by their company and Savanna, including input towards the daily operations and procedures;
- Adhere to environmental and safety legislation, policy and recommended practice;
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Mechanical aptitude;
- Good working knowledge of relevant equipment and practices;
- Ability to direct, motivate and develop teams through empathetic leadership;
- Ability to manage conflict and deal with challenging people issues;
- Commitment to modeling, facilitating and supporting Savanna’s core values in all aspects of day-to-day operations and decision-making;
- Cultural awareness and commitment to managing diversity in the field.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving capability;
- Ability to communicate, collaborate and keep others informed of key processes, policies etc.;
- Ability to plan and implement initiatives/decisions in a timely and effective manner.
Education and Experience:
- Must have valid H2S ticket, Standard First Aid ticket, Loader Training, Safeland, and Well Control (IADC) ticket;
- Must have a valid driver’s license;
- Relevant experience of field work in the oilfield services industry. Previous experience must include supervisory responsibility;