The Tourpusher is responsible to ensure that drilling schedules are achieved in compliance with company guidelines, policies and procedures. The position liaises with client representatives and rig site leadership to achieve operational objectives and milestones. The position is responsible for all operations and departments involved with the drilling and completion of the well. Also, to ensure that all work is performed safety, efficiently and according to procedure. This position is responsible for all operations, including but not limited to, hoisting, circulating, rotating, running casing, cementing or well control. The Rig Manager takes total ownership of all operations, departments and personnel pertaining to the drilling and completion of the well.

Essential functions

• Provide visible leadership with a Total Ownership attitude. Owns safety standards.
• Supervise and ensure the safety of drilling crew as well as efficient operations.
• Enforce, clarify, and follow Company policies, standards, and procedures.
• Support and assist onsite HSE Advisor for implementing rig site surveys, safety evaluations and hazard identification (hazard hunts).
• Collaborate with HSE Advisor to ensure personnel training matrix is updated and kept current.
• Follow the client’s daily drilling plans.
• Promote operational excellence through procedural discipline.
• Ensure crews achieve Company and client competency standards.
• Train and supervise crew members on standard operating procedures to include, but not limited to, proper care and maintenance of the rig and drill string, including lubrication of equipment and housekeeping.
• Delegate work effectively with a clear definition of requirements and expectations.
• Responsible for morale and order within crew.
• Ensure Authorized To Operate (ATO) and Approved Competent Operator (ACO) are applied and followed.
• Maintain records and certifications of all drill pipe, subs and tools.
• Maintain records and certifications of all BOPE.
• Ensure that Company preventive maintenance procedures are implemented and observed.
• Ensure that sling/lifting gear register is current and certifications valid, preform periodic inspections to ensure lifting gear is in good condition
• Responsible for periodic scheduled rig inspections and filing of all pertinent reports.
• Collaborate with client drilling representative and coordinate with drill crew to accomplish optimum desired drilling conditions.
• Monitors and reviews the tracking of rotating hours on tubular/BHA/Tools.
• Collaborates with vendors and service personnel to ensure a smooth transition for scheduled operational changes.
• Ensure performance of daily checks on Well control equipment; FOSV, Kelly cock valve, IBOP, Koomey, etc.
• Ensure rig crews’ competencies are developed and sufficient to perform their duties and responsibilities.
• Manage daily rig activities to include but not limited to drilling operations, HSE concerns, supply chain support, scheduling of maintenance and personnel issues.
• Ensure all rig operations are carried out in compliance with policies and procedures while adhering to any state and/or federal regulations.
• Ensure rig staffing levels are maintained appropriately to ensure project is completed safely and efficiently.
• Attend and actively participate to contribute knowledge, guidance and recommendations at all safety, operational, or leadership meetings.
• Monitor critical inventories and coordinate with supply chain personnel to ensure that equipment, parts and materials are received appropriately.
• Ensure that scheduled preventative maintenance is completely proficiently in order to minimize operational downtime.
• Responsible for periodic scheduled rig inspections and filing of all pertinent reports.
• Comply with platform emergency response plan or station bills during emergencies and/or drills.
• Provide guidance and support to drill crew and third party personnel when installing rig specific equipment, including but not limited to casing, cementing, wire line and completion equipment.
• Ensures that rig crew personnel are proficient in responding to well control situations.
• Maintain and disseminate information on rig equipment and drill string performance or failures.
• Collaborate with warehouse/materialman to ensure parts, materials and rig equipment are delivered proficiently
• Perform additional duties, responsibilities, and special projects as may be directed.

Additional functions

The Tourpusher is responsible to ensure that drilling schedules are achieved in compliance with company guidelines, policies and procedures. The position liaises with client representatives and rig site leadership to achieve operational objectives and milestones. The position is responsible for all operations and departments involved with the drilling and completion of the well. Also, to ensure that all work is performed safety, efficiently and according to procedure. This position is responsible for all operations, including but not limited to, hoisting, circulating, rotating, running casing, cementing or well control. The Rig Manager takes total ownership of all operations, departments and personnel pertaining to the drilling and completion of the well.

Necessary qualifications, skills and abilities

• Able to identify and understand functionality of various rig equipment.
• Able to identify and understand functionality of various tubular sizes and thread types.
• Knowledgeable and proficient in basic rigger’s role to ensure safe lifting operations are performed.
• Knowledgeable of mechanical systems and be skilled at working with hand and power tools.
• Must have the capacity to work effectively under pressure in ambiguous and complex situations.
• Can demonstrate knowledge and be able to function the following equipment: o Diverter, Well head, BOP and associated control equipment o Automated pipe handling equipment o Drilling control and safety systems o Anti-collision surface equipment systems
• Can demonstrate knowledge and execution of the following operations: o Drilling and well operations o Well integrity and well control o Dropped objects prevention o Line of fire, zone of exclusion and safe zone operations o Pipe measurement, number, strapping and tallying of pipes o Tripping and back reaming o Running casing and completions o Troubleshooting downhole problems and equipment failures.
• Should have good verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate in English with staff, management, customers and vendors.
• Must possess sound reasoning skills, common sense and the ability to follow directions.
• Must possess basic mathematical skills (equivalent to a high school education) and be proficient in rig math.
• Education, experience, and certifications: o High School diploma is required. o Must be able to obtain appropriate offshore or, onshore certifications o Should have at least 5 years of work experience pertaining to drilling. o Should have at least 2 years of supervisory experience.

Position competencies

• Initiating & Driving Change • Acts as a catalyst for and takes responsibility for leading, directing, and managing organizational change • Develops new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions • Creates work environment that encourages creative thinking and innovation • Drives step changes in how the company operates • Understands how to change and addresses not only systems and processes, but also cultural aspects of change • Is good at bringing the creative ideas of others to market • Develops a change strategy that includes milestones and timelines • Accurately assesses the potential barriers and resources necessary for change initiatives • Understands and supports the need for change • Envisions and articulates the intended result of the change process • Provides direction and focus during the change process • Helps to generate support of the changes throughout the organization • Identifies and enlists allies who support the change process • Provides resources, removes barriers, and acts as an advocate for those initiating change
• Result Focused • Establishes clear, specific performance goals, expectations, and priorities • Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully • Is constantly and consistently one of the top performers • Very bottom-line oriented • Steadfastly pushes self and others for results • Navigates quickly and effectively to resolve problems and obstacles • Persists to complete tasks / responsibilities, even in the face of difficulties • Develops a sense of urgency in others to complete tasks • Operates with personal ownership and looks for ways to improve performance all the time • Challenges him- or herself and others to raise the bar on performance • Focuses people on critical activities that yield a high impact • Holds self and others accountable for delivering high-quality results on time and within budget (e.g., models high work standards and demands the same from others)
• Team Work • Blends people into teams when they are needed • Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team • Shares wins and successes • Fosters open dialogue • Lets people finish and be responsible for their work • Seeks consensus among diverse viewpoints as a means of building group commitment • Defines success in terms of the whole team • Creates a feeling of belonging in the team • Values the contributions of all team members • Creates an environment that encourages open communication amongst team members • Creates an environment that encourages collective problem solving amongst team members
• Customer Focus • Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers • Gets first-hand customer information and uses it to understand customers' business issues and needs for improvements in products and services • Acts with customer in mind • Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect • Genuinely enjoys working with customers to build long-term partnerships • Creates a sense of customer focus throughout their team/ department/ business unit

Physical demands and work environment

• Oversee and manage the overall quality of projects and/or employee performance.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
• Ability to walk on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, ice)
• Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, carry, push/pull, reach, and use repetitive wrist and hand movements.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and/or ramps while carrying tools requiring a reasonable degree of physical stamina and agility and involving moderate to severe physical exertion
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions (Cold or Heat)
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, reason logically, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to comprehend, remember, and follow verbal and written directions and comply with Company policies, procedures and standard.
• Ability to work in noisy environments