Experienced (Drilling) Rig Managers

In business since 2001, Savanna Drilling offers an extensive fleet of modern drilling rigs and experienced personnel. From our extremely efficient and quick moving Hybrid and Top Drive Single (TDS) rigs to our Heavy and Ultra Heavy Doubles capable of drilling over 6000m (18,000ft) right up to our 1500HP Velox Triple rig platform with ratings of up to 750,000-pound hook loads, our fleet is capable of drilling virtually any onshore oil and natural gas well in the world safely and cost effectively. Savanna Drilling has operational bases in Canada, the United States, and Australia.

Savanna Drilling Canada is searching for **Experienced** **Rig Managers** to join our growing team in AB and SK. As Rig Manager at Savanna, you will be responsible for the effective leadership and supervision of rig crews; maximizing the profitability and efficiency of rig operations and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- **Why work for Savanna? We offer**:_
- _**Competitive Wage and Steady Work**_
- _**Immediate Health and Dental Benefit Coverage**_
- _**Earn extra $$$$ if you refer experienced hands**_
- _**Company provided work gear including coveralls, hard hat and gloves (Employee Discount card for Safety Gear Purchases)**_
- _**Company provided Safety Glasses and Boot Allowances**_
- _**Company Paid Training**_
- _**Competitive Safety Incentive Program**_
- _**Amazing Company match Employee Stock Savings Plan - 150% employer match**_
- _**Other Employee perks (such as discounts with our retail partners)**_

**Summary of Duties (Duties may include, but are not limited to the following)**:

- Manage the daily operation of the rig;
- Coordinate the work of the crew, ensuring that operations run smoothly, safely and efficiently;
- Organize the set-up and shut down of the rig;
- Ensure procedures and policies are posted and understood;
- Prepare and submit required reports and necessary paperwork; establish operating procedures for equipment; implement preventative maintenance and organize servicing supplies and equipment;
- Communicate corporate information to all rig personnel on an ongoing basis;
- Manage, motivate and support the performance and development of rig crews, including orientation of new crew members, on the job training, supervision and appropriate discipline;
- Monitor the rig and maintain equipment at optimal productivity and profitability;
- Work with the oil company representative as necessary to maintain a level of excellence set forth by their company and Savanna, including input towards the daily operations and procedures;
- Adhere to environmental and safety legislation, policy and recommended practice;
- Other duties as assigned.

**Required Education and Experience**:

- Must have valid H2S Alive ticket, Standard First Aid ticket, eGSO, Confined Space Rescue ticket, Loader Training, Fall Protection ticket, Rig Rescue ticket, Detect & Control of Flammable Substances ticket, Boiler Ticket, and Well Control (Second Line) ticket;
- Must have a valid driver’s license;
- Relevant experience of field work in the oilfield services industry. Previous experience must include supervisory responsibility;
- Journeyman Rig Technician or equivalent experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Work Location: In person