Rig Manager

The Rig Manager has overall responsibility for the delivery of safe, efficient, and profitable operations for the Operating Unit. They provide leadership, implement plans, and guide execution for the rig to support the Operating Area strategy. They are responsible for the operational and safety performance of the rig and communicate results and recommendations to the Operations Director. They lead teams of managers and optimize the talent required to execute operations strategies.

Responsibilities

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall performance of Rig, ensuring delivery of performance targets and goals.
• Responsible for preparing and managing the budget/forecasts in line with overall plans for the Rig and contract requirements.
• Active member of the Area's management team, collaborating with Area leadership to meet company goals, while supplying expertise and guidance on operations projects and systems.
• Championing Safety and responsible for driving and embedding safety culture Rig.
• Responsible for managing customer relationships, collaborating on and managing start-ups, operational execution status, demobilizations, and short-term strategic objectives.
• Accountable for ensuring all Rig operations are conducted in accordance with national and international acts and regulations, Seadrill's policies, directives and procedures, labor union agreements, and financial regulations (Sox).
• Collaborates with other Rig Managers and Functions to achieve the organization's goals and objectives, identifying and directing improvement where appropriate.
• Evaluate well program and assist the client with well optimization.
• Support the management onboard in safe practices to maintain primary well control and to regain primary well control if primary well control is lost.
• Provide and contribute to the development of leadership capabilities among senior rig personnel and rig team.
• Ensure training, development plans, and appraisals of all rig personnel are in accordance with Seadrill's directives.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in the drilling industry, including experience from a managerial level or relevant educational experience in Engineering, in combination with industry experience.
• Proven ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence direct and indirect stakeholders.
• Knowledge and understanding of how to manage the financial aspect of rig operations – for example, P&L, forecast, etc.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration across Functions and rigs.
• Demonstrate people Management skills, with the ability to drive engagement, utilize succession planning to develop talent, and manage performance.
• Fluent English skills, both written and oral.
• Offshore experience is a preference but not a requirement.
• Experience working in operations spanning a variety of geographies, cultures, and languages.
• Experience working in another Function is preferable.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• BSc in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Basic Safety Training.
• Financial training for non-finance people.
• Management of Major Emergencies.

About Us

SAFETY AT SEADRILL
Our goal is to ensure that ‘nobody gets hurt' whilst performing their job. Everyone at Seadrill has a part to play in meeting our safety commitment.

Through strong leadership and personal responsibility from all employees, we take a systematic approach to identifying, managing and preventing the hazards involved in our day to day operations.

Nothing is more important to us than the health, safety and security of our workforce and the communities in which we operate and behaving responsibly towards our shared environment.

We are vigilant, disciplined and always looking out for one another. We have developed and embedded a strong safety culture onshore and offshore, fostered by all employees, who each have a personal responsibility and the authority to put an immediate stop to the job if they believe it to be unsafe.

Everyone at Seadrill is accountable for helping to build this culture of care. This includes:

• Compliance with the Seadrill Code of Conduct and Fight Against Corruption.
• Compliance with applicable internal and external governing requirements.
• Non-compliances are promptly acted on and reported to the direct supervisor.
• The standard for tidiness and cleanness is adhered to.
• Good and clear communications with all involved parties.

SEADRILL BEHAVIORAL FRAMEWORK
In Seadrill, setting the standard is not just about what we deliver, but how we deliver it. We co-created our Behavioral Framework with our employees, where we identified four key competencies that define our culture and help us to live our values. Our behaviors are embedded in the way we work and support and guide us day to day:

• Drive & Ownership
• Change & Forward Thinking
• Service Delivery

This position is also for people with disabilities.

We recognize that our people are key to helping us to achieve our vision, so we have fostered a culture that encourages, supports and celebrates diversity of all kinds. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we operate in.

JOIN SEADRILL
We value our people and want to retain them. So, we offer a competitive package built around an attractive base salary and a range of benefits tailored to your location.

Join Seadrill. Own the Opportunity.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1357
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 4425 Westway Park Blvd, Houston, TX, 77041, US (On-site)