Precision Drilling
Field (Drilling Rig) Superintendent - West Texas
Precision Drilling, Odessa, Texas, United States, 79767
Company: Precision Drilling
Location: West Texas (Midland-Odessa)
Summary
The Field Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and managing drilling operations for their geographical area. This role is critical in overseeing land-based drilling operations in accordance with company, operator, and regulatory bodies' policies.
Responsibilities
Technical Operational Excellence: • Leverage internal and external company support systems to maximize operational outcomes. • Manage resources to proactively plan upcoming operations. • Analyze reports and coordinate follow-up as appropriate. • Regularly inspect equipment, tools, and operations; work closely with Rig Managers to identify, track, and resolve all rig equipment issues. • Assist Rig Managers in troubleshooting and all maintenance procedures. • Ensure all equipment tracking is accurate. • Have a consistent active field presence at rig sites to evaluate and provide proactive feedback to the Rig Managers and monitor operations. • Improve the level of service to customer performance, establishing benchmarks and ensuring target KPIs are met.
People Leadership: • Lead all aspects of the employment cycle, including hiring, onboarding, development, performance management, discipline, and employee relations. • Maintain full rig staffing through proactive workforce planning, crew management, and development of a strong talent pipeline by conducting behavioral interviews and crew assessments to ensure personnel meet company standards and operational needs. • Set clear performance expectations and KPIs for Rig Managers; provide coaching, feedback, and accountability to drive results and uphold Precision standards including follow up when gaps identified. • Evaluate leadership and crew competencies to identify training needs, ensure completion of required courses, and maintain full compliance with company and client requirements, including critical certifications. • Partner with HR and Field Training teams to manage employee relations, address ethics concerns, and develop and mentor Rig Managers, Drillers, and high-potential employees to strengthen the talent pipeline.
Safety Performance: • Maintain the standard of safety excellence. • Ensure crew training is completed and compliant with Company standards. • Assist in HSE audits, develop and monitor corrective actions, and assist in incident investigations. • Participate in effective safety meetings with good communication, discussing safety trends and concerns.
Customer Service: • Communicate regularly with the operator's representatives in areas of well planning, operations, and personnel. Elevating both opportunities and concerns. • Support the administration of current contracts regarding reimbursable charges, labor increases, and operational summaries to ensure timely invoicing in these areas. • Collaborate with the Sales on evaluation and preparation of customer interactions. • Work with Sales to negotiate contracts, provide cost estimates, trucking bids, and ensure billing accuracy. • Manage the customer relationship through positive and negative situations. Embracing multiple points of contact and support. • Resolving customer conflict and appropriate resolution. • Engage with customers, review drilling programs, and ensure rig capabilities meet or exceed requirements.
Financial Management: • Attend company-directed training, reviews, and utilize resources to close gaps identified in billing processes. • Oversee rentals, purchase orders, and work orders, verifying accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with corporate policies. • Manage capital and operating expenditures to meet budget and profitability targets, reviewing financial performance monthly with Rig Managers and ensuring adherence to SOX and other financial controls.
Knowledge & Skills • Working knowledge of mud pumps, engines and top drives. • Possess excellent communication skills and able to lead by example. • Working knowledge of MS office: Word, Excel and e-mail.• Ability to stay highly motivated and inspire others. • Ability to demonstrates a well-defined sense of diplomacy. • Ability to multitask. • Ability to adapt to and learn fast new software. • Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines. • Ability to be resourceful, flexible, and adaptable. • Ability to keep up to speed on new technology.
Education & Experience • High school diploma or GED required; engineering or technical degree/diploma considered an asset. • Minimum of 3+ years' experience in oil well drilling in a Rig Manager capacity, with at least 2 years working in U.S. drilling operations. • 10+ years of experience in the drilling/oilfield industry preferred.
Location: West Texas (Midland-Odessa)
Summary
The Field Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and managing drilling operations for their geographical area. This role is critical in overseeing land-based drilling operations in accordance with company, operator, and regulatory bodies' policies.
Responsibilities
Technical Operational Excellence: • Leverage internal and external company support systems to maximize operational outcomes. • Manage resources to proactively plan upcoming operations. • Analyze reports and coordinate follow-up as appropriate. • Regularly inspect equipment, tools, and operations; work closely with Rig Managers to identify, track, and resolve all rig equipment issues. • Assist Rig Managers in troubleshooting and all maintenance procedures. • Ensure all equipment tracking is accurate. • Have a consistent active field presence at rig sites to evaluate and provide proactive feedback to the Rig Managers and monitor operations. • Improve the level of service to customer performance, establishing benchmarks and ensuring target KPIs are met.
People Leadership: • Lead all aspects of the employment cycle, including hiring, onboarding, development, performance management, discipline, and employee relations. • Maintain full rig staffing through proactive workforce planning, crew management, and development of a strong talent pipeline by conducting behavioral interviews and crew assessments to ensure personnel meet company standards and operational needs. • Set clear performance expectations and KPIs for Rig Managers; provide coaching, feedback, and accountability to drive results and uphold Precision standards including follow up when gaps identified. • Evaluate leadership and crew competencies to identify training needs, ensure completion of required courses, and maintain full compliance with company and client requirements, including critical certifications. • Partner with HR and Field Training teams to manage employee relations, address ethics concerns, and develop and mentor Rig Managers, Drillers, and high-potential employees to strengthen the talent pipeline.
Safety Performance: • Maintain the standard of safety excellence. • Ensure crew training is completed and compliant with Company standards. • Assist in HSE audits, develop and monitor corrective actions, and assist in incident investigations. • Participate in effective safety meetings with good communication, discussing safety trends and concerns.
Customer Service: • Communicate regularly with the operator's representatives in areas of well planning, operations, and personnel. Elevating both opportunities and concerns. • Support the administration of current contracts regarding reimbursable charges, labor increases, and operational summaries to ensure timely invoicing in these areas. • Collaborate with the Sales on evaluation and preparation of customer interactions. • Work with Sales to negotiate contracts, provide cost estimates, trucking bids, and ensure billing accuracy. • Manage the customer relationship through positive and negative situations. Embracing multiple points of contact and support. • Resolving customer conflict and appropriate resolution. • Engage with customers, review drilling programs, and ensure rig capabilities meet or exceed requirements.
Financial Management: • Attend company-directed training, reviews, and utilize resources to close gaps identified in billing processes. • Oversee rentals, purchase orders, and work orders, verifying accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with corporate policies. • Manage capital and operating expenditures to meet budget and profitability targets, reviewing financial performance monthly with Rig Managers and ensuring adherence to SOX and other financial controls.
Knowledge & Skills • Working knowledge of mud pumps, engines and top drives. • Possess excellent communication skills and able to lead by example. • Working knowledge of MS office: Word, Excel and e-mail.• Ability to stay highly motivated and inspire others. • Ability to demonstrates a well-defined sense of diplomacy. • Ability to multitask. • Ability to adapt to and learn fast new software. • Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines. • Ability to be resourceful, flexible, and adaptable. • Ability to keep up to speed on new technology.
Education & Experience • High school diploma or GED required; engineering or technical degree/diploma considered an asset. • Minimum of 3+ years' experience in oil well drilling in a Rig Manager capacity, with at least 2 years working in U.S. drilling operations. • 10+ years of experience in the drilling/oilfield industry preferred.