Rig Manager - Parker Drilling Company - Mexico, MO

Parker Drilling Company
Job Description
Job Title: Rig Manager

SUMMARY

The Sr. Rig Manager and Jr. Rig Managers share the same responsibilities with the exception of the Sr. Rig Manager working days and the Jr. working nights. They coordinate the work of the crews on each rig and the work of any additional crewman or technicians that may be assigned to the rig.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

-- Must maintain a safe working environment, keep the rig pollution free, and have a knowledge of regulatory compliance.

-- Coordinates safety meetings and pre-job safety meetings.

-- Must have excellent well control skills, sustains the upkeep of rig equipment and suggests improvements, and maintains the paperwork (including morning reports, IADC daily log report, etc.)

-- Keeps the superintendent updated on operations; inspects for hidden hazards, inspects lifesaving equipment and safety equipment; plans job repair and maintenance; and helps coordinate rig move with staff, managing staff.

-- Must be able to perform First Aid/CPR.

-- Must know everyone's fire and abandon station and be sure everyone else is also aware of their station.

-- Must take a defensive driving class, and able to be firm (but understanding) to all personnel.

-- Plans various rig activities such as repairs, daily maintenance of drilling fluids, rigging up or down, etc. Sees that activities are coordinated with a minimal loss of time or effort.

-- Orders rig supplies, parts, and materials -- anticipating and requisitioning each item so that required items are on hand when needed.

-- Communicates with Drilling Superintendent on all matters of special significance.

-- Responsible for compliance with all government regulations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

-- Overall Supervisor of the rig.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
-- Must possess a High School diploma.
-- Must possess at least 5 years experience.

* Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed at any time at the discretion of your manager, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

-- Must possess good oral and written communication skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

-- Must possess basic math skills.

REASONING ABILITY
-- Must possess excellent reasoning ability.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

-- Must be certified to perform First Aid/CPR.
-- Must have passed a defensive driving class.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting, standing, walking, lifting materials (maximum 100 pounds), carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, climbing using legs and arms, balancing, stooping, kneeling, repeated bends, crawling, reaching high and low, and repetitive twisting or pressure, involving wrist and hands. Hearing, seeing (including depth perception and peripheral vision), ability of rapid mental coordination simultaneously. Must be able to tolerate continuous vibrations and elevated noise levels as well as tolerate wearing personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to, a hard hat, steel toed safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, safety glasses, goggles and full body harness. Mentally alert for entire regular shift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position works in various locations – both in the U.S. in internationally. In international locations, may be subject to extreme temperatures, hostile environments, civil unrest, etc. Also, travel to and from work location may require extended layovers in unfamiliar locations. Exposure to temperature changes, wetness, confined spaces, chemicals, grease and oil, working with ladder/scaffold, working with hands in water, and working alone. Parker Drilling Company will supply adequate training and equipment to meet the functions of the job. FLOORHAND
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