Drilling Manager

Drilling Manager

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with an Oil&Gas Services company in The Woodlands, Texas

Job Description:
Pay Rate: $50/hr + depending on experience plus Medical, Dental and Vision under a W-2 Contract to Hire
Hours: Monday to Friday - 8am to 5pm (40 hours week)
Location: Office

Job Summary:
The Drilling Manager is responsible of managing the Wellsite Supervisors in the Integrated Operations projects for the company, including geothermal and conventional drilling operations.
Manages several wellsites and acts as the main focal point interacting with the customer, leads all elements of the operations including company products, services, and contracted parties.
They must demonstrate effective leadership in all matters related to HSE ensuring that safe working practices are being always applied and must demonstrate clear understanding through compliance of the latest company and customer’s standard operating procedures, checklists, recommended practices, and forms where applicable.
The main objective is to drive and assure flawless HSE performance, on-time delivery, consistency, and Service Delivery excellence.
The position reports to the Project Manager or Operations Manager depending on the project and/or location.
The Drilling Manager report to the I&S Drilling Superintendent.

Essential Responsibilities:
Leads and ensures the company and industry safety culture at the wellsites and in the office. Ensures safe and accident/incident free operations.
Leads and participates in HSE related event investigations and follows-up on remedial actions.
Ensures safety management and leadership at the wellsite.
Implements and ensures compliance of HSE Emergency Response Systems including geothermal-specific hazards such as high-temperature zones and corrosive fluids.
Promotes and coaches the implementation of HSE and service delivery management systems.
Ensures all business activities are in accordance with Baker Hughes HSE policies, Legal Compliance requirements and Core Values.
Provides direct instruction and supervision to the I&S Wellsite Supervisors on day-to-day regarding wellsite activities and operations.
Effectively manages the application of drilling engineering principles, including well planning, drill string design, downhole dynamics, pore and fracture pressure analysis, drilling fluid management, hydraulics, and drill bit selection.
Supports preparation of the operation budget and utilization forecast.
Supports and advises in planning maintenance jobs to be carried out. Monitors rigs and equipment inspection schedules as per Standards and Procedures.
Responsible for ensuring that policies, standards, and procedures are implemented and understood for the wellsite operations assigned.
Ensures well control best practices are followed as per industry standard, client, and company requirements.
Has advanced understanding of directional drilling including horizontal and Extended Reach wells, cementing, casing/liner running, and fishing.
Has advanced understanding of Rig Systems and Rig Floor Operations.
Provides resolution to a diverse scope and range of complex problems at the well site where analysis of data requires having a broad knowledge of the product line tool(s) and/or services and wellsite operations.
Coordinates several rigs simultaneously.
Supports implementation of new technologies and processes in rig operations.
Effective problem identification and solution skills. Proven analytical and organizational ability.
Provides advice and direction to customers and third-party wellsite resources as appropriate.
Ensures rigs under supervision operate in accordance with contractual obligations and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Acts as front-line training coach and assessor for rig personnel
Appraises the training needs of the field personnel and makes recommendations to management to allow the necessary training to be provided.
Supports and implements the Competency System for senior positions and identifies areas of strength and development.
Assessor for the field supervisors in line with the competency system.

Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
20+ years of relevant experience with at least 10+ years as a Wellsite Leader and 5+ years of geothermal drilling.
Valid well control certificate level 4 IWCF or equivalent for Geothermal drilling requirements.
Demonstrates flexibility and commitment by working across both fields and rig locations, ensuring seamless coordination and support for field operations.
Comprehensive knowledge of well control best practices and procedures for geothermal applications.
Comprehensive knowledge about Field Service operations, installation, and maintenance operations
Competency to plan, problem solve, organize, direct and control wellsite operations.

Note that if you get hired you must undergo a background check, a driving records check and a drug screening