Assistant Rig Manager
Position Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- USCG MODU OIM License, Unrestricted, Surface Units Underway or Surface Units on Location. Working towards Unrestricted License
- Strong technical background in drilling operations and support equipment
- Excellent leadership, communication and management skills
- Proficient computer skills in office software and company proprietary software
- Experienced in marine environmental and hazardous material regulations and procedures, offshore marine operations, industrial environment, and drilling operations
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and to follow-up on all tasking to completion
- Ability to claim and accept ownership of rig equipment and processes, and to provide appropriate leadership when called upon
- Excellent customer service skills to deal with all manner, and type, of customers
- Completed all training requirements for Assistant Rig Manager
Essential Functions
- Responsible for the overall operation, management, and safety of the unit.
- Ensure that all operations proceed in a safe manner, and correct or notify responsible parties of any unsafe acts and/or conditions which exist.
- Supervise and monitor rig positioning and anchor mooring or preloading and leg penetration during rig movement and placement.
- Plan and supervise rig activities such as repairs, daily maintenance of drilling fluids, rigging up or down, etc. with a minimal loss of time or effort.
- Coordinate with designated supervisors all evolutions effecting the vessel ballast and loading.
- Order needed rig supplies, parts and materials, ensuring needed items are on hand.
- Make decisions regarding utilization of equipment, making sure the rig and support equipment is used properly and not endangered or damaged.
- Conduct daily brief with the Rig Manager to update on current drilling operations.
- Support and carry out orders from the Rig Manager during adverse weather conditions or situations where vessel and personnel safety are involved.
- Conduct daily operations meeting with key personnel to plan, execute, and monitor major daily evolutions ensuring safe and efficient operations.
- Participate in pre-tour, post tour, special operations, and weekly safety meetings.
- Communicate regularly with the Operator’s on site representative, and promote good relations with the client organization.
- Complete all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner, maintaining an up-to-date file system and an orderly office.
- Take all necessary actions to control drilling rig costs.
Contact Information
Noble Drilling Services Inc.
13135 South Dairy Ashford Suite 800
Sugar Land, TX 77478
ATTN: Personnel Department
Inclusion of job title listed above is required on all correspondence.
Fax: 281-276-6464
E-mail: jobs@noblecorp.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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