Rig Manager

Summary

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.

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

Essential

• 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.
• Commercial understanding.
• 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.

Desired

• 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

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Valid IWCF Level 4 certification.
• Basic Safety Training.
• Financial training for non-finance people.
• Management of Major Emergencies.