Noble Corporation · 8 hours ago
Assistant Rig Manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expNoble Corporation is a leader in offshore drilling services, and they are seeking an Assistant Rig Manager to support the Rig Manager in ensuring safe and efficient rig operations. The role involves collaboration with offshore leadership and onshore support teams to maintain operational excellence, promote safety, and drive performance through teamwork.
ConstructionNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Apply effective and efficient well execution plans and ensure rig crews are properly inspecting, maintaining and operating assigned drilling rigs
Responsible to ensuring the Noble Maintenance Program is properly implemented and maintained on each assigned rig
Guide rig personnel in pre-planning upcoming jobs with materials on hand to ensure that all planned and unplanned opportunities are maximized
Maintain competent and capable rig crews and provide leadership in fostering the “safety-is-a-value” culture
Assist in annual budget preparations and cost control procedures and be accountable for rig operating budget results
Responsible for safe team work with respect to all rig operations
Promote the principles of continuous improvement
Maintain good two way communication with team members, both onshore and offshore
Ensure that standards of supervision and employee performance are monitored and communicated to rig crews through verbal communication and continuous conversations
Ensure equipment repair and returns are monitored and expedited and certification requirements are met
Perform audits and rig inspections as necessary to maintain the highest operational standards
Coordinate the development of newly appointed senior team members offshore
Ensure regulatory compliance is properly maintained
Participate in company required and recommended training
Provide guidance and support to onshore and offshore personnel as required
Ensure compliance with Noble’s HSE Management System
Ensure that interfaces to operator HSE programs are defined and understood by rig crews
Perform a necessary key leadership role for the assigned region
Support the provision of consulting and specialist services related to all aspects the operation of assigned MODU’s
Support the provision of offshore drilling services including HSE performance, operation and maintenance of assigned region drilling units and performance of all ancillary operations and services which are provided within the region
Work to keep personnel turnover to a minimum
Ensure the application of Noble’s policies and procedures to create effective work practices
Act as a communicator for functional and organizational activities between assigned rigs and office personnel
Facilitate personnel resource and succession planning and promote appropriate professional development and training opportunities for employees
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
5+ years of offshore experience
Effective drilling operations management and leadership skills
Ability to promote a 'safe and efficient' culture
Good working knowledge of general drilling systems for offshore based operations
Working knowledge of HSE practices common to the company and the industry
Leadership and teamwork skills and behaviors which support a team based organization
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to understand and react with diverse groups and operations
Ability to recognize and resolve conflict
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Travel is an essential job function (domestic, international and offshore)
Company
Noble Corporation
Noble is a leading offshore drilling contractor for the oil and gas industry.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.75B2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2023-04-03Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2022-11-22Post Ipo Debt· $350M
Leadership Team
Jennifer (Murray) Yeung
Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller
Amanda Busfield, SHRM-SCP
Senior Organizational Development Partner
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