DESCRIPTION:

This individual will have worked their way from Floor Hand position, up through the ranks, becoming familiar with equipment and company procedures. The Rig Manager will have a minimum of 1 year as Relief Rig Manager, (Driller/Relief) and two years of drilling experience. He must have requisite computer skills and have all the necessary training for the position. The Rig Manager possesses the ability to observe, and train worker(s) with different backgrounds and abilities.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

- Responding to Operations Manager and Field Supervisor requests, and communicating with client representatives.
- Managing all location activities regarding the rig, crew, and equipment, including organizing rig moves and spotting on location.
- Assessing crew competencies, identifying training needs, and executing approved operational and training plans.
- Ensuring all required documentation, daily tour reports, certifications, and records are properly maintained and kept up to date.
- Enforcing compliance with government, oil company, and internal regulations, policies, and environmental procedures.
- Overseeing rig equipment maintenance and upgrades within management-determined financial limits, and facilitating communication with Nisku Engineering and personnel departments.
- Preparing and conducting site safety meetings while monitoring and correcting crew behavior.
- Preparing and submitting required daily and monthly reports to Operations.

Experience

Required: Practical mechanical knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate equipment and work activities are key for managing rig operations.



Clear communication and attention to equipment readiness support safe, dependable teamwork.

Candidates must be immediately eligible to work in Canada, possess onshore (land) oilfield experience (excluding offshore-only workers and non-oilfield drillers such as diamond or water well drillers), and have a demonstrated history of experience.

Drug Testing Policy: pre-employment, random, and pre-access drug testing. While THC is accepted, testing positive for any other drugs results in immediate termination.

Schedule/Pay

- Positions are full-time, contract/seasonal (roughly 100 to 200+ days per year, paid hourly) operating on a 14-days-on / 7-days-off schedule with 12-hour shifts. Accommodations vary between camp and non-camp, and candidates receive live-out allowances.
- Rig Manager: day rate, + bonuses and pension plan. It varies between $1100 and $1550 depending on position worked.
- Camp $115 per day allowance
- Non Camp $220 per day allowance
- All employees need to find their way to Calgary or Edmonton before being shuttled to the site.

HAZARDS OF JOB:

- Travelling to and from the job in remote areas of Canada
- Isolation for extended periods of time
- Mental and physical stress
- Mental and physical fatigue
- Extreme weather conditions
- Damaged or faulty equipment
- Back, leg and arm strains (poor ergonomics)
- Managing different behaviors of his crew
- Working around moving loads on rig moves
- Inspecting damaged, or compromised equipment
- Conflicts and workplace violence

Pay: $1,100.00-$1,550.00 per day

Experience:

- Relief Rig Manager: 1 year (required)
- Drilling : 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Rig Manager (Calgary)
🏢 Vertical Staffing Resources
📍 Calgary