Drilling Manager

Key Responsibilities: Develop rig-move plans, schedules, resource requirements, and execution procedures. Coordinate rig-down, dismantling, transportation, rig-up, and commissioning activities. Supervise rig-move crews, transport contractors, lifting teams, and subcontractors. Verify access roads, wellsite readiness, equipment condition, and transportation requirements. Ensure lifting plans, load securing, journey management, and risk assessments are reviewed and approved. Coordinate with client representatives, logistics, maintenance, and HSE teams. Monitor rig-move costs, delays, equipment damage, and operational readiness. Ensure compliance with applicable client requirements and company procedures. Qualifications and Experience A diploma or High School qualification or a related technical field preferred. Proven experience managing onshore drilling/workover rig moves. Strong knowledge of rig-up/rig-down procedures, heavy transport, lifting operations, and logistics. 16+ years of proven experience in Workover & Drilling segment. Experience coordinating multiple contractors and remote wellsite operations. Relevant lifting, rigging, transport safety, and journey-management training. You must have onshore as well as offshore experience. TAPROOT training preferred for incident investigation and root-cause analysis. IWCF/IADC certification is an advantage if the role also includes well-control responsibilities. Location: Al Khobar , Saudi Employment: Full time / Permanent Annual Leave : 30 days / year. Paid Air Ticket. Salary Range : SAR 21,600 – 30,240/month Rig Site Bonus / day: SAR 150/day Food and accommodation provided if you are assigned in site. Career growth and professional development Exposure to landmark projects Collaborative work environment Competitive salary package Employment visa Medical insurance Show more Show less