We are growing and is looking for more colleagues to join our great working environment in our new office in Stavanger.

The assistant Rig Manager is responsible for all aspects of rig management for the assigned rig, ensuring effective operation in compliance with company, contractual and regulatory requirements. He/she is also responsible for timely updates to Project Schedules and costs for distribution to the Project Lead (Rig Manager or Project Manager) and the Engineering Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop key strategic and operational relationships with client representatives in pursuit of both client and company objectives

Ensure that clients drilling schedules are achieved in compliance with company and industry guidelines and procedures, through appropriate management of manpower, equipment and materials

Assist with key decision making with regard to rig operations e.g. downtime/re-start operations based on evaluation of circumstances.

Ensure all rig operations are carried out in compliance with Company policies and procedures

Liaise with appropriate regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with legislative and industry requirements

Represent company at customer interface meetings on technical and regulatory issues

Provide reports as required by the organization and client, including KPI reports, monthly rig reports, variance reports, operating budget reporting and end of month rig utilization report

Act as adviser to the business and operations team on best technical or engineering solutions

Participate in periodic review of rig specific status reports for the classification societies

Participate in periodic review and update of the rig specific verification scheme

Provide visible leadership and serve as role model to company employees

Mentor, coach and develop employees in meeting company expectations

Assist with all costings and budgeting for rig movements and operations

Manage change effectively through participation in the Hazard Management, Stop Work and/or Corrective Action Procedures

Assist in the management of and effectively participate in the SOAR program and encourage others to actively participate

Assist in the management of RMS, HSE related policies & procedures

Qualification requirements:

Bachelor degree in technical disciplines or technical college ("teknisk fagskole") will be an advantage

Experience from the same position

Operational experience from either jack-ups or floaters

Leader experience