Rig Manager, 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 implementinitiatives/decisionsin 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;