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Precision Drilling Corporation Looking for Rig Manager/Driller at Calgary, AB Full Time
Rig Manager/Driller – Kuwait (FIFO)
Grey Wolf Drilling International Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Precision Drilling, is recruiting for safety-driven and experienced Drillers & Rig Managers to assist our Kuwait operations starting in early 2023. Responsibilities include the following:
Drillers:
- Operate and monitor all drilling systems and equipment, in accordance with safe and acceptable practices within company guidelines and policy;
- Supervise and direct the daily activities of the drill crew, as well as direct rig move activities;
- Keep a log of daily good history which includes all equipment used in the well, number of pipe joints, special tools used, problems encountered, etc;
- Conduct regular BOP shut-in and safety drills with all members of the drill crew;
- Conduct pre-tour meetings with rig crews;
- Check the set-up of the good control equipment on a daily basis;
- Participate in preventative and regulatory safety inspections and meetings as per company Target Zero rules and Key Beliefs.
The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications:
- Must have completion of post-secondary education;
- Must have a minimum of seven (7) Years of Drilling Industry experience in Oil and Gas well drilling;
- Must have a minimum of two (2) Years experience in their present position;
- Must be fluent in written and spoken English;
- Able to demonstrate excellent safety leadership;
- Able to communicate effectively at all levels;
- Has experience assisting in the effective management of personnel and operations;
- Able to impact and influence people; and,
- Able to build customer relationships.
- Current IWCF or other valid well control certificate
- Preference for candidates with Amphion experience
Rig Managers:
- Manage and direct the daily activities of the rig crew in accordance with the client goals within company expectations;
- Coordinate rig moves with client and transportation personnel;
- Conduct pre-tour meetings with rig crews;
- Ensure that the permit-to-work system and other HSE management tools are used correctly;
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with operator’s representatives, subcontractors and other personnel on the rig; and,
- Participate in preventative and regulatory safety inspections and meetings as per the company’s Target Zero Rules and Key Beliefs.
The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications:
- An Accredited Engineering degree/diploma is preferred but not required;
- Must have a minimum of ten (10) Years of Drilling Industry experience in Oil & Gas well drilling;
- Must have a minimum of two (2) Years experience in present position;
- Must be proficient with computer hardware, and the software Microsoft Suite;
- Must be fluent in written and spoken English;
- Able to demonstrate excellent safety leadership;
- Able to communicate effectively at all levels;
- Has experience assisting in the effective management of personnel and operations;
- Able to impact and influence people; and,
- Able to build customer relationships.
As an employee of Grey Wolf International, you can expect a competitive salary, industry-leading training, immediate eligibility for you and your dependents to enroll in our medical, health and dental plans and a 28/28 work rotation with paid time off. Flights and immigration support are provided.
