Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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;

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