Rig Supervisor

Rig Supervisor

Location:

Reno, NV, US, 89511

Rig Supervisor

Position Summary

The Rig Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient operations of the rig; ensuring operational excellence while upholding Ormat's safety and standards.

Essential Functions

* Strictly adhere to and enforce all safety procedures and company policies.

* Ensure safe and efficient operation of drilling/work over activities.

* Oversee operations as well as mechanical functions of equipment.

* Administer safety program and perform weekly safety audits of overall rig and equipment.

* Responsible for immediately reporting all accidents and incidents following appropriate reporting procedures.

* Responsible for providing leadership and guidance to drillers and crew members.

* Involved in disciplinary action of personnel in coordination with management team in accordance with company policies and procedures;

* Responsible for daily accountability of labor, disposable inventory, and maintenance records of equipment.

* Responsible for training the drilling crews in safety procedures and proper operation procedures.

* Must be able to assist the drilling crew with drilling operation when needed.

* Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner.

* Travel extensively to other locations on hitch/ shiftwork schedule, including rural areas, other states and internationally, to work where the rig is operating

* Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays, when necessary.

Other Responsibilities

* May be assigned as the safety supervisor or officer at the drilling/work over rig.

* Perform other duties as directed

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

* Must have the ability to understand procedures and instructions to the areas of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school;

* 5 years drilling experience in the mechanical operations and procedures of a drilling and/or work over rig, to include firsthand knowledge at each position;

* Must have strong technical, teambuilding, operational, and problem-solving skills;

* Must have prior supervisory experience;

* Must have excellent verbal, visual and written communications skills;

* Must be able to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation;

* Must have the ability to communicate at a level that will enable the employee to safely and efficiently perform the job duties;

* Must have the ability to communicate verbally and visually in a clear and effective manner including in noisy and low illumination environments;

* Must be able to safely operate a forklift, heavy equipment and auxiliary equipment;

* Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner;

* Must possess at any time a valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT's auto insurance carrier.

Physical Requirements

* Position requires sitting approximately 10% and standing up to 90%;

* Must be able to wear required protective equipment, as required by safety procedures and regulations;

* Must be able to frequently climb and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways;

* Must be able to work at extreme heights and in confined spaces;

* Position requires standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling;

* Position operates outdoors, frequent exposure to severe weather conditions and elements, must be able to work in severe weather conditions.

Nearest Major Market:
Reno

Nearest Secondary Market:
Tahoe