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This includes compliance with Company policies, rules and regulations, ensuring that employees and onsite personnel are working safely, planning maintenance and minimizing rig down time. The Rig Manager provides leadership, safety compliance and direction in resolving operational and personnel issues. The Rig Manager is also responsible for planning and directing drilling operations, rig moves, as well as regular communication with Company personnel, third parties and Customer representatives.\nThe successful candidate will: set high standards of performance for themselves and others; be professional in written, verbal and personal actions in any situation; seek new knowledge and experiences; have an analytical mindset that can utilize factual data to develop creative and business-oriented solutions; be self- aware and adjust accordingly to different environments and audiences\nThis role performs under the direction of the Drilling Superintendent.\nDetailed Description:\nProvide leadership to ensure safety of all onsite personnel with goal of working incident- free\nSupervision, direction and training of drilling rig crew members including compliance with all safety and operational procedures\nManagement of rig operations, production, maintenance, costs and personnel to the meet the Company’s business objectives\nUnderstand Comprehensive Rig Inspection (CRI) criteria and strive for continual improvement by regularly inspecting and maintaining rig and equipment\nInitiate and foster productive partnership with Customer representative\nUnderstand and use basic management concepts and principles including delegation, motivation, discipline, goal setting and performance evaluation\nEfficiently and proficiently operate and maintain rig equipment by planning preventative maintenance including necessary replacement supplies\nAnticipate, quickly troubleshoot and resolve operational, equipment and maintenance issues to minimize rig downtime\nWork in a heavy industrial environment which includes working around constantly moving overhead machinery, being in close proximity to loud equipment and handling potentially hazardous chemicals\nAdhere to Company policies, guidelines and work requirements\nPromote a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees of all backgrounds feel included and their contributions are valued\nPromptly address and resolve concerns and disputes among team member sand customers with the goal of building a stronger, more cohesive work group\nPlan daily rig operations with Driller and Customer representative\nLead pre and post tour meetings including crew fit-for-duty evaluations\nFill in for Driller or other rig-based employees as needed\nWork independently and prioritize tasks while managing distractions\nResponsibility for Company resources, equipment, and personnel\nRead / write emails and prepare daily rig paperwork including status reports and other business matters related to rig operations\nGeneral upkeep of the rig and drilling floor; 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