Rig Manager - PA/OH - Chesapeake Energy - Canton, OH

The Rig Manager supervises, oversees, and coordinates activities of workers engaged in drilling oil and gas wells in area consisting of one or more well sites

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Directs workers to erect, dismantle and move drilling rigs, and drilling crews in setting up and operating power units, draw works and other drilling equipment Plans delivery of drilling tools, fuel, water and other supplies for use at drill site Orders type of drilling bits to be used according to type of strata encountered Directs workers in mixing drilling mud and circulating mud in borehole and in the use of specialized drilling mud to prevent blowouts from gas pressure Orders installation of control head (valve device) to control flow when well begins to produce gas or oil. May supervise operations at producing wells to maintain and regulate flow of gas or oil Works closely with Drilling Company Man and all other third party contractors to ensure the overall operation is productive and efficient Ensure department and employees are operating within all Chesapeake, state, federal, etc. guidelines, policies, and regulations. Provide employees with guidance in handling policies, procedures, and service standards Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge of safety rules and guidelines involved with each operation of the job Knowledge of single line pull – drill pipe strengths – pump pressure liner Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. The ability to teach and instruct others The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not necessarily involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person Able to work and communicate effectively with all levels of co-workers, clients, and other external contacts Demonstrate basic computer knowledge through effective use of a personal computer including Microsoft Office applications. Able to learn company specific applications Any associate who drives a company or personal vehicle for Company business must possess a valid driver licenses and follow all guidelines that are outlined in the Company’s Fleet Policy Education and Work Experience Required
Minimum three years related experience in the oil or natural gas industry Preferred
High school diploma or GED Blow Out Prevention (BOP) certification
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