Transocean Company is the world's largest offshore drilling contractor, provides the most versatile fleet of mobile offshore drilling units to help clients find and develop oil and natural gas reserves. Building on more than 50 years of experience with the highest specification rigs, our approximately 18,000 employees are focused on safety and premier offshore drilling performance.
We are currently recruiting for the position of:
Job Title: Rig Manager - Nigerian Nationals
Job ID: 2000924
Location: Lagos
Reports To: Operations Manager
Department: Operations
Basic function:
- Fully accountable for all rig operations, safety of people and management of rig assets in accordance with Transocean’s core processes, performance and maintenance standards.
- RM is the primary customer contact for day to day operations and is accountable for managing the customer relationship.
- RM must lead by example and show visible demonstration of the Transocean Vision by focusing on these three areas: People, Customers and Execution.
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent with rig based experience.
- Technical or Engineering degree (ex: Drilling, Petroleum, Mechanical or other), in lieu of above.
Experience:
- 6 to 10 years of experience in the drilling industry with a minimum 5 years in one or more of these positions: offshore supervisor, Assistant Rig Manager, Asset Manager, Operations or Project Engineer, or a successful management training program participant (ex: MAP, OMDP or REP).
Skills:
- Ability to use company provided proprietary software (ex: GMS, RMS, and APT).
- Must possess very good communication skills; oral and written.
- Ability to plan, strategize and direct operational issues as required.
- Basic understanding of Profit and Loss statement.
- Leadership skills to manage and develop individuals within the rig and office teams.
Special Requirements:
- Ability to motivate and lead people within a challenging operating environment. Familiarity with a wide range of rig and well operations and downhole problems.
- Possess a sound knowledge and understanding of Transocean operation standards, in particular Transocean Operations Manuals, Well Control Handbook, Marine Compliance Manual, Maintenance Standards and Asset Management Handbook.
- Familiarity with codes, regulations, flag state, classification societies, equipment maintenance and industry standards required for safe operations.
- Must act as champion and mentor to rig crews to build strength in rig safety, asset management, and overall performance culture.
Supervision:
- This position directly supervises the OIM, Asset Manager, Assistant Rig Manager and Operations Engineer when in place.
Budgets:
- Ability to oversee budget plans in line with the company strategic and long term objectives. Clear understanding of the company’s financial deliverables.
Ingenuity:
- Ability to prioritize and handle complex daily situations concerning operations, personnel, customer, reporting, and local labor issues.
Application Closing Date
30th April, 2014
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should
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