Rig Manager at WTS Energy

Job Number: 26116
Location: Nigeria
Type of Employment: Permanent

Job Description

• The rig manager will have the responsibility for the management, the supervision and the direction of the crew onboard the rig.
• The rig manager will also make sure the execution of operations on the rig is done in a safe, economic and efficient manner that meets the client’s expectations.

The Role

• To plan and manage the activities of the drill crew.
• To demonstrate and promote safety leadership to the rig crews.
• Management of rig operations, production, maintenance, costs and personnel to the assigned rig you will be managing.
• Supervision, direction and training of drill crew members.
• Ensure that drilling operations are conducted in accordance with policies and practices of the company and the Operator.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 Years' international experience working as a Rig Manager.
• Must have good communication skills in both written and spoken English.
• Must have at least 8 years of experience within the oil drilling industry and have at least 2 years in International Operations.
• Must be in possession of current IWCF Certificate at Supervisory Level.
• Must have a thorough theoretical and practical knowledge of Drilling Operations and all equipment used on the rigs. Where necessary his experience shall be supplemented to include the operation of semi-automatic pipe handling and drilling equipment.
• Good leadership and supervisory experience.