Rig Manager

January 9, 2026

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates core values and safety standards according to the H&P way

• Ensures the safe operation of the facility, including the work site, equipment and personnel that come directly under their control and complies with health, safety and environmental legislation

• Directs and supervises work of area personnel; determines work priorities and schedules work assignments; interviews and recommends candidates; evaluates, orients, counsels, and trains subordinate personnel and recommends associated personnel action

• Defines projects objectives; develops operating plan; including manpower requirements, in compliance with senior management decisions. Develops programs to comply with organization requirements

• Analyzes and oversees drilling operations including safety and recommends changes in procedures to meet goals and objectives

• Identifies, develops, and recommends revision of standards, operating procedures, and new programs to reduce operating cost and improve efficiency; provides team with clear and concise written and verbal guidelines

• Investigates incidents, accidents and injuries and submits reports

• Plans and directs team to erect, dismantle, and move drilling rigs

• Plans delivery of drilling tools, fuel, water, and other supplies for use at drill site

• Inspects rig and submits rig condition reports

• Monitors the conditions of drilling rigs and equipment to ensure preventive maintenance procedures are followed

Company
Helmerich & Payne Inc